Crafters Club

2 New Gypsy Giveaway from Cutting Above!!!!

2009-09-26T16:05:00.001-04:00

Have you heard the good news?? Cutting Above is giving away 2 Gypsys!!! Oh my how I would love to win one of these!!! Cutting Above is a new blog place for industry news, tutorials, videos, and anything thats related to Scrapbooking!! Provo Craft is helping them celebrate by donating 2 Gypsys!! Also on Sept. 24th they will be featured on HSN so be sure to set your DVR's!! I'm keeping my fingers, toes, and anything else that will cross in hopes of winning one of these!!!

Win $1,000 at TheCuttlebugSpot.com!

2009-07-12T09:41:00.000-04:00

I have just discovered that The Cuttlebug Spot is having a contest - "The Journey to 1,000"! They are trying to reach 1,000 followers by the end of July and need your help. To enter all you have to do is go to their site, sign up as follower and complete a few easy steps and you could win a $1,000 gift certificate to Custom Crops (www.CustomCrops.com)! GO NOW and check it out at www.TheCuttlebugSpot.com

BIG SHOT DIE PACK GIVE AWAY!!!!!

2009-07-06T21:53:00.002-04:00

Stampin Addicts dot com has tons of ideas using the Stampin’ Up! Big Shot and is giving away a Big Shot Die Pack as part of the Stampin’ Up! summer celebration. To enter, all you have to do is write about it. This is my entry. Now give me my dies.

Great Big Shot ideas and if you don't have one you will GET one and if you have one you will GET the dies.

Do you miss them?

2009-07-06T21:39:00.002-04:00

Go to http://blessedalatte.blogspot.com/ and show your support.

Retired Accessory Listing

2009-01-07T17:38:00.001-05:00

Item #	Product Description	Availability
111377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963	ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
107212	MATEYS MAP
106749	BRIGHT BULBS
109672	BRONCO
108978	SANDY SHELLS
110332	SNOW
101233	SNOWFLAKE
109694	SWEET STARS
111249	TAKE A NUMBER

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

Christmas Day!

2008-12-25T06:00:00.000-05:00

Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas!

Day 24 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-24T06:00:00.000-05:00

Day 23 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-23T06:00:00.000-05:00

Day 22 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

This page is my favorite! I love this stamp set!

Ask Frames

2008-12-21T08:00:00.000-05:00

I am not sure who to credit with these frames, but my Mom, Cheryl Sims had given me the idea and helped me create them. I am giving them to my in-laws for Christmas and I am just so proud and excited to be giving them!

Day 21 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-21T06:00:00.002-05:00

A simple but elegant design using the Cuttlebug.

Day 20 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-20T06:00:00.000-05:00

I should have added rhinestones or dazzling diamonds to make the flakes sparkle...

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Make your own Calendars

2008-12-19T15:47:00.006-05:00

I just had to share these calendars. I used the make your own calendar kits from the holiday mini. My whole family made them at Thanksgiving and I made a few for customers. I was really impressed with how they turned out.

Day 19 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

The first page I did with Bleaching. I was not so happy with it, but it was a learning experience. I tried to use a lot of different techiniques in the calendar, some were good and some not so good.

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 18 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

Look at the 18... Ooopss I stamped upside down and my son embossed it for me, but complained the entire time... Mom - Just do a new one, but I did not... :) LOL not sure why I was being stubborn... Another of the line up and I still have not colored in... Oh well at least I can say my project was 90% complete, I just hate punch lists!!!

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 17 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-17T06:00:00.000-05:00

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 16 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 15 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 14 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-14T06:00:00.001-05:00

My son helped me a lot when I was making the calendar and the day number is a bit off center, but I still think it is cute....

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 13 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 12 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-12T06:00:00.000-05:00

This was using the bleaching technique and I think it looks really neat for a "winter" scene. As always - looks better in real life.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Melinda Andreyo

Day 11 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-11T16:24:00.006-05:00

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Day 10 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-10T06:11:00.004-05:00

Okay - so there is a lazy bone in me too.... I wanted to highlight the center snowman, but still have not gotten around to it! Maybe today???

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Melinda Andreyo

Day 9 of the Advent Calendar

2008-12-09T06:59:00.009-05:00

Day 9 - This is one of my favorite pages...

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Advent Calendar

2008-12-08T21:04:00.010-05:00

Hi. I have been very, very busy working on projects, but was not able to show them off... My camera had been on the fritz for quite some time now and I just could not get any photos. On black Friday my mom and I went to Sam's Club at 5AM and I got a new camera. Nikon CoolPix S550. I really like mine, but my mom is not so sure she likes hers.... Anyway - to all those patient soles... I will be posting my advent calendar... It is a bit unlike those you have seen. It is a flip book (bound on the top) with an envelope for each day of advent (well actually 1-24 and not the actual advent season). Inside the envelope is a special note. Some lady's in my club were putting blessing inside the envelopes, others were putting items that they can do to show love to other and God during the advent season. The fun was decorating the back side of the pages so the book had a focal point, the BACK. Anyway - Each day I am going to share my calendar - Since I am a bit late, today I am showing the first 8 pages. All art work is copywrite Stampin' Up!® and the designs are Melinda Andreyo, Independent Stampin' Up! Consultant.

OOPS.... I stamped the wrong direction... Did not fix the page - Thought it might be nice for later years to see the OOPS as I progress with my skills.

See you tomorrow with page 9... Stay Tuned.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Melinda Andreyo

Trying Soot Stamping...

2008-10-23T22:13:00.005-04:00

The card is not great, but I tried it. The card needs something... My husband says it is too dark and my mom says it has stark lines. Oh well. I will keep trying, but I thought it would be fun to show. I will say it does look a bit better in person than these photos show.

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Homemade cards for sale

2008-10-22T10:45:00.009-04:00

High Quality Homemade Cards for Sale!!! 1 for $3.00 or 4 for $10.00, plus shipping of $4.00.

The Thanksgiving & Christmas cards will be mailed directly to you for you to personalize and mail to your recipient.

I will also take orders and create cards per your personal requirements for any holiday. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentines, Easter, Halloween, Birthday, Sympathy or Thank you cards.

I accept payment with Paypal or personal check. Also check out the classes I am offering and the crafter's club. They are great times with friends or an opportunity to make new ones.

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Melinda Andreyo

Create A Calendar!!!!

2008-10-21T09:29:00.011-04:00

Make-a-Calendar class will be held late November, early December. I will schedule dates and times with each participant to make sure I can accommodate all participants schedules. Can’t make it to a class, but would still like a calendar kit – I will mail the kit directly to you with detailed instructions, just add $4.80 to the $12.00 cost of your 1st calendar and $10.00 for each additional calendar purchased. Worried about your kids – Bring them along. Any other questions or concerns, just ask me – I am sure we can come up with a solution to allow you to attend the class.

All women can use a purse calendar. They can keep this calendar close at hand to record all their important dates and times. I am using the Create-a-Calendar kit that is found in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

The kit includes everything that you will need, plus I will have all my stamp sets and other embellishments available for you to use to personalize the calendar to you or your recipient's style. To give your calendar additional style, I will bind your calendar with a metal spine (bronze or silver).Your first calendar is $12 and any additional calendars are $10. These calendars will make great gifts for teachers, friends and family! Remember all the stocking stuffer and little thanks yous, you like to give to show your appreciation (hair stylist, girlfriends or doctors). Payment due at class (cash/check) or I can send you a PayPal invoice near your class date.

Preregistration for this class is a MUST as I have to order these calendars so they are here in time for class. Preregister by November 10 directly to my email.

Register Soon!

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

October 2008 Club

2008-10-19T17:17:00.013-04:00

Above is a photo of the 3 projects we will be making at club this month. Aren't they so great. I wanted to show of the versatility of the stamp sets so I used the upsy daisy set with DSP. The spider was just a series of punches. The card inspirations were from SCS under the upsy daisy stamp sets and the spider was from Dawn G. my wonderful up line.

I still have room if you would like to join club. I would love to have you as a member.

Don't forget about all the wonderful special this month - esp. my personal special - FREE SHIPPING!

joys of crafting and fellowship,

Mindy Andreyo

Don't Miss out on the Current Month Specials including FREE SHIPPING!

2008-10-18T12:00:00.001-04:00

Don't miss out on the current month specials:

FREE SHIPPING! YES FREE SHIPPING!!!
I am celebrating the opening of my Stampin' Up! business. For the month of October, I am offering FREE SHIPPING, YES FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $75.00 or more. You will also be eligible for hostess benefits with a minimum of $150.00 order. Don't delay, this is the perfect time to place an order and combine the fantastic Stampin' Up! specials with my personal FREE SHIPPING special. Call or e-mail me your order today. The free shipping offer is redeemable only through Melinda Andreyo, Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Contact me before the end of October to take advantage of this offer.

Stampin' Up! is also offering the Large Tip Aqua Painter as an individual purchase and for only $7.25. No limits or minimum purchase requirements!

What a perfect month to hostess a party.... The aqua painters are priced incredibly low, 20 percent off the selected birthday/celebration stamp sets, in addition to the hostess incentive stamps you earn with a minimum of $150.00 party, but with a $350.00 party you can choose ANY one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free in additional to hostess benefits! Don't Wait - Email me to book your party today!

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

Open House update....

2008-10-17T15:47:00.004-04:00

The open house went FANTASTIC! I had a great time showing off all the goodies, making the make-and-takes and spending time with friends. Here are some photos of the displays.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

OPEN HOUSE!!!

2008-10-13T21:23:00.003-04:00

I have worked so hard over the past week and am excited to say that my Open House is here! Tomorrow from 4 to 8 come and browse all I have made. I am so excited to share my projects with you.

Also remember to register for my class - Just drop me an e-mail to Mindya@comcast.net

3D Projects, Teachers gifts 1 and/or 2, Christmas Cards 1, 2 and/or 3, and the crafters club! I have tons of great ideas for all the classes!

2008-10-11T07:39:00.003-04:00

The Recipe For Melinda

3 parts Difance

2 parts Ingenuity

1 part Boldness

Splash of Fun

Limit yourself to one serving. This cocktail is strong!

What's the Recipe for Your Personality?

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

Getting ready for the open house

2008-10-08T11:16:00.009-04:00

I am sorry that I have not been posting regularly, but you will see all the neat projects that I have been making... I can't spend a lot of time posting so I am going to show you photos and will try to come back later to detail the Stampin' Up!© products used.

I am looking forward to the open house and I hope you will be able to join me!

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

a few little projects

2008-10-02T18:05:00.003-04:00

I have volunteered to donate pumpkin roll for a school bake sale. I thought it would be really cute to put in little boxes to add value to the item. I have added a photo of the boxes I did with the stamp set loads of love... (oh how versatile that stamp set is...)
I also made this b-day card for a male friend of the family using pick a petal stamp set. I thought it had a nice masculine look. The idea for using the petals as a bow was from a lady on split coast.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

Announcing my open house – October 14, 2008

2008-10-01T20:23:00.005-04:00

Join me at my Stampin' Up! ® open house, October 14, 2008 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Stop in when it is convenient for you! Light refreshments will be available, along with an opportunity to register for a door prize. I will have make-and-take activities and projects made up into kits that you can purchase and finish at your leisure at home. You will be surprised at just how easy, affordable, and fun paper crafting is!

Not sure what Stampin' Up! is? Stampin' Up! is an exclusive line of rubber stamp sets and accessories for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, craft projects and home décor! Join me at my open house and see all the amazing possibilities Stampin' Up! has to offer. I will have an extensive exhibit of samples on display.

Grab your girlfriends and join me, Melinda Andreyo, your independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Call (610.621.2151) or EMail me me for further information on the open house, upcoming events or to schedule your own workshop.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

FREE SHIPPING! YES FREE SHIPPING!!!

2008-10-01T18:42:00.011-04:00

Stampin' Up!® is not the only company celebrating! I am celebrating the opening of my Stampin' Up! business. For the month of October, I am offering FREE SHIPPING, YES FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $75.00 or more. You will also be eligible for hostess benefits with a minimum of $150.00 order. Don't delay, this is the perfect time to place an order and combine the fantastic Stampin' Up! specials with my personal FREE SHIPPING special. Call or e-mail me your order today.

The free shipping offer is redeemable only through Melinda Andreyo, Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Contact me before the end of October to take advantage of this offer.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

Let's Celebrate!!!! Stampin' Up!'s Birthday!

2008-10-01T18:15:00.018-04:00

Stampin' Up!® is turning 20 this month and is offering 20 percent off preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets. The only requirement is to spend $20 in regular catalog merchandise. Even better, once you have spent $20, there is no limit to the number of preselected stamp sets you can get at 20 percent off.

Stampin' Up! is also offering the Large Tip Aqua Painter as an individual purchase and for only $7.25. No limits or minimum purchase requirements!

What a perfect month to hostess a party.... The aqua painters are priced incredibly low, 20 percent off the selected birthday/celebration stamp sets, in addition to the hostess incentive stamps you earn with a minimum of $150.00 party, but with a $350.00 party you can choose ANY one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free in additional to hostess benefits! Don't Wait - Email me to book your party today!

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

2008-09-16T17:49:00.008-04:00

I am working very hard at getting everything set up for my Stampin' Up! business. I am refining my calendar of events, by planning events (i.e. Stamp-A-Stack, a workshop and the first Crafter's Club meeting). Please keep watch for those dates. I am also working on making samples of projects that you can expect to make at club or a workshop. I will be posting them regularly. If you have suggestions or comments of things you would like to see, please comment!

I am making pumpkin rolls for a school fundraiser, so I thought a cute packaging would make them a bit more special. Attached is a front that was completed to put on the packaging. The idea is to place this front on a layer of black card stock and attach to the box. Most likely the box will be made out of pumpkin orange card stock. I am quite please with the results so far.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo

An example of a card

2008-09-12T16:40:00.002-04:00

Here is an example of one of the stamp sets from Stampin' Up--Loads of Love and what a cute card it can make. This is just one of many sets that are available.

BIG Announcement... Crafter's Club in Reading

2008-09-12T10:59:00.004-04:00

I am so excited to be the sponsor the of the Crafter's Club! As a club member, you can expect to make 2 projects a month, plus the ability to obtain hostess benefits, without having to open your home to a show. Please contact me by September 22nd your interst in joining the club. Shorty after that date I will be in touch with you to confirm the dates and other important club details. Please send me an e-mail if you have further questions on the club. I will be thrilled to talk to you about the club format.

joys of crafting and fellowship,
Mindy Andreyo