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Timeless Talk

Hi Stampin’ Friends July Hostess Code for online orders:  JGXJG3UM – ends 15 July 2013 Buy 3 DSP, get 1 FREE! – ends 31 July 2013 Best of 25 Years Stamp – Shelli’s collection – ends March 2014 July Stamp of the Month Club – join by 10 July 2013 DSP Paper Shares – 1 spot left! Ribbon Shares – few spots left! Today’s card features the Timeless Talk Clear Mount Stamp Set.  Love… Read More »

New Month, New Promotions!

Hi Stampin’ Friends Stampin’ Up! is giving one free pack of designer series paper when you buy 3!  See more details below. If you decide to take advantage of this promotion, please use the Hostess Code:  JGXJG3UM.  When you use the code for your online order, your name is automatically entered into a drawing for  the hostess benefits (amount of benefits is determined by size of order)!  This hostess code… Read More »

Goodbye Google Reader – hello blog lovin

Hi Stampin’ Friends I have no clue why Google Reader is shutting down, but I have made the transition to Bloglovin’ to read up on the blogs I follow. It was actually super simple and literally took all of 3 minutes.  The Google Reader will not be available after 1 July 2013. Go to www.bloglovin.com and create a Bloglovin’ account and in the process it asks if you want to… Read More »

Hello Sweet Friend Paper Bag

Hi Stampin’ Friends Enjoy this video on how to make a sweet gift bag.  Hello Sweet Friend Paper Bag by Brian Pilling We are going to show you how to make one of the projects   featured in our 2013-2014 annual catalog. You will find this cute bag on page   88, and with the use of our trusty Simply Scored scoring tool you can make a   bag just… Read More »

2013 Ribbon Share

Hi Stampin’ Friends Several of you have asked if I was doing the  Ribbon share.  I’ve decided to do it but on a limited basis. Take a moment to review the available shares and the savings you will receive in addition to the convenience of trying out Stampin’ Up’s awesome color-coordinated ribbons without having to purchase entire spools! And we have such CUTE new patterns and styles in the new… Read More »

Washi Tape – 5 Ways Card Kit Tutorial

Hi Stampin’ Friends The tutorial for 15 June through 14 July is called Washi Tape – 5 ways.  Washi Tape is all the rage in paper crafting world. You might already be using it for your crafts or you might think “what’s the big deal?” – Well, it is THE must-have trendy staple these days. And what’s not to love about it?  Stampin’ Up! has several different patterns and colors… Read More »

Blooming with Kindness

Hi Stampin’ Friends I wanted to share the only picture I have that was taken during my birthday party.  It is of the 4 Rachel’s in our family.  It is not a good picture because my granddaughter would not get out of the pool and dry off to take the picture.  Oh well! Left to right (my niece, aunt, me and granddaughter) For today’s card, I decided to go shabby… Read More »

New Favorites from the Stampin’ Up! Concept Artists

Our New Favorite Products One of the best parts about being concept artists is that we get to see and use our new products so early. Actually, it can be a little torturous to use the new products and then have to wait to share with everyone else. We’re so glad that it’s now time to share all of the wonderful new products in our latest annual catalog! Each of… Read More »

Happy Anniversary Bradfords

Hi Stampin’ Friends I didn’t have time to do much stamping today because I was playing Grandma!  I took my granddaughter, Felicia, out to lunch for her 13th birthday.  See the card I made her here.  We then went shopping (girls love to shop!).  Then when I left her off, I picked up my grandson, David, and we went to see the movie “After Earth” with Will Smith.  It was… Read More »

Have You Seen the New Catalog?

Hi Stampin’ Friends Have you seen the new catalog?  It is chock full of amazing new stamp sets and toys!  I love, love it!            View and/or download catalog If you don’t have a copy and would like one click here to get your copy.   The last batch of catalogs went out Saturday so if you were already on the list, you should get a copy either today… Read More »