Regarding Dahlia

Big Bold stamp images call for big bold colors!  I used the Regarding Dahlia Clear Mount Stamp Set for today’s post.I colored in the flower image with the Cherry Cobbler Assortment Blendabilities.    Tomorrow, on Tuesday, 1 July 2014, you will be able to order some of the blendabilities and, trust me, you will love them.  My customers have used them at class and they can hardly wait to get… Read More »

Blendabilities Basic Techniques

WHOOOHOOO!  On Tuesday, 1 July you can order the Blendabilities.  Click here for the information on which ones you can order. Carrie Cudney shares some simple tricks and techniques on how to use Stampin’ Up!’s alcohol markers Blendabilities.

Sweet Summer Treat Boxes

Looks yummy enough to eat!  I love ice cream!  (From SU website) ~~Rachel Summer is here!   It’s time for swimming, sun . . . and ice cream treats.    Check out the following ideas for yummy-looking ice cream-themed gift boxes—and don’t feel as if you have to use these palettes.   We’ve got plenty of ice cream colors for you to work with!  The “ice cream sandwich” boxes are perfect for enclosing… Read More »

Chalk Talk

For today’s post, I’m combining the modern, edgy, grunge Chalk Talk Stamp Set with the Shabby Chic Look. Love the combination of Crisp Cantaloupe with Soft Suede!  And I love, love our new Venetian Crochet Trim! The flower is a Non-SU item but everything else is Stampin’ Up!.  The ribbon is the Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon which was dipped in a solution of Crisp Cantaloupe Reinker and water.  While… Read More »

Rachel’s early birthday present

Indulge !n the art of stamping by becoming a demonstrator.    The Inkabouts my virtually connected Stampin’ Up! community, includes both hobby stampers and business demonstrators from across the U.S. We love discounts and have a passion for stamping and becoming better artists! Purchasing the Starter Kit through me is your ticket in. It’s that simple!   Seriously, if your wish list is more than $50, you need to join now!  … Read More »

Weekly Deals and a Rumor!

A birdie told me that some of the Blendabilities will be available on 1 July 2014 – WHOOOOHOOO!  So get your wish list together to hit the ground running on the 1st because I know you will love these new alcohol markers as much as I do! The rest of the Blendabilities will be available to you on 1 August 2014.  Double WHOOOHOO!!  Colors available 1 July 2014 Cherry Cobbler (item… Read More »

Do You Love Stamps?

Do you LOVE free stamps?  I do too!  Do you know that  you can earn free stamps by keeping track of the orders you place with me.  This will run the length of the 2014-15 Stampin’ Up! catalog and expire on May 30, 1015. Print this form and keep it handy to record all your purchases of $25 or more. Download:  Frequent Buyer Rewards Program Order totals do not include tax and shipping.  When… Read More »

Masculine Monday – Happy Birthday Tanner

Happy Monday everyone – hope you had a fantastic weekend! Today’s card is for my grandson, Tanner, who is turning 19 on 28 June 2014.  I cannot believe how fast time flies.  He is my oldest grandchild and yet it seems like it was yesterday that I was holding him in my arms.   I chose a DJ digital image for his card because that is his hobby right now. … Read More »

Stipple Blossoms

We get caught up in the excitement of the new catalog and new stamp sets that we neglect some our favorites that carried over.   I am so glad that the Stipple Blossoms Stamp Set carried over so we are able to enjoy it and create beautiful cards for another year.  Which favorite stamp set carried over for you? Roses are my favorite flowers, as  I mentioned a couple of days… Read More »

Endless Birthday Wishes

Before we get into today’s card, I wanted to ask you a question. I give a card kit tutorial (which includes 4 cards) with every online order.  Which would you rather receive? Card Tutorial Completed Cards Please leave a comment on this post. Thanks! This is one of the cards the ladies made at last week’s class.  It featured the Endless Birthday Wishes photopolymer stamp set.   The cake and greeting… Read More »