Hi Stamping Friends After breakfast at the Kitchen Cajun in Ventura, we went to an old favorite spot.  The Cross at Grant Park in the hills above Ventura.  I don't know why we moved away from this area – it's been beautiful here and I'm a little homesick for this place.   In 1782 Father Junipero Serra founded the San Buenaventura Mission. Soon after, a large wooden cross was placed… Read More »

Hi Stampin' Friends Stampin' Up! has a surprise in store for you today, and by "in store" we mean "in the online store." They have added 26 new Occasions categories for downloads including party, family, home décor, and sports Party Wedding Baby Family Vacation & Travel Sports School & Graduation Friends Christmas Hanukkah New Year’s Valentine's Day St. Patrick's Day Easter Mother's Day Father's Day Halloween Autumn & Thanksgiving Winter… Read More »

Hi Stampin' Friends 20% off your order (ends 18 May 2013) Retirement List is out – get your favorites before they are gone! Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (need one more!) Stampin' Up!  Catalog Artistic Designs by Rachel  Preferred customers receive their catalogs free. Click here to sign up for your FREE Stampin' Up! CATALOG. Special Note: A preferred customer means you've… Read More »

Hi Stampin' Friends Retirement List is out – get your favorites before they are gone! Online Retirement List Party (ends 7 May 2013) Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (need one more!)  Another week. Another set of awesome artwork (including a FREEBIE).  Be sure to check out the newest downloads and then get ready for the BIG sale starting on 1 May 2013… Read More »

Hi Ladies I cannot emphasize this enough but if you want or are thinking about getting something from the retiring accessories list, order now and if you order online at my Stampin' Store, be sure and use the Hostess Code 7H4NPKMY so that your name is entered into the drawing for free merchandise. A customer e-mailed me with her list of what she wanted from the retiring list and all the… Read More »

Get your favorites before they are GONE!!! Dates:  until June 3, 2013 Shop:  Stampin' Up! Retired Sale (some products up to 60% off) Retired Accessories List (only available while supplies last)  Download 2013 Retired SS List April 2013 Shop Retired SS List View list by percent off: Click here for retired Accessories at 25% off Click here for retired Accessories at 40% off Click here for Digital Content Discs at 60% off Retired Stamps… Read More »

Hi Stampin' Friends This month's (April 15 – May 15) free tutorial for online orders showcases the Ombre Style.  Ombré is a French word meaning to shade. In art it means beautiful color gradation!  Color is an amazing thing! It sets a mood, shares a feeling, and can even brighten your day. This tutorial is all about using a variety of ombré techniques along with some of your favorite stampin’… Read More »

Hi Stampin' Friends Don't leave Mom 'til the last minute-it's time to get ready for Mother's Day. Whether you want to make her laugh, smile, or move you to the top of the favorites list, My Digital Studio has what you need. Check out our latest digital downloads below for card templates and a clever coupon book. Then, customize a project for your mom. She'll love it. We guarantee it.  … Read More »

Hi Stampin' Friends Below you will find the cards that I made from the My Paper Pumpkin Kit that I received for March.  If you would like to enroll in this fun program, it's so easy to get started.  Simply sign up for the program by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it.  Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a… Read More »

Hi Stampin' Friends Stampin' Up! is offering FREE Shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders).  that's right – no minimums or limits and all order types qualify.  Did I mention that free shipping is on everything?  Now is a great time to stock up paper, inks, stamps, adhesives and ribbon!  Cruise the clearance rack – you may find things there that you've been wanting but didn't want to pay… Read More »