Sneak Peek – new catalog!

Hi Ladies I got this off one of the forums. Retired flyer (thumbnail) List of what we can order on 24 April 2013: Download Sneak Peak New Catalog 4-20-2013 (excuse the misspelling in "peek"!) ~~Rachel

Retiring Colors are going, going…….

Hi Stampin' Friends In case you are still thinking of ordering some of the retiring colors, here's the latest update.  Those items in yellow are no longer available: If you decide to order, visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service and don't forget the hostess code QDDNBSZA.  Your name will be entered into the contest for hostess benefits.  Click here for all the information.  And of course, there's the free card… Read More »

2013 Retiring Stamp Sets

Hi Stampin' Friends It's time for the 6th annual "Guess Which Stamp Sets Are Retiring" contest! On 24 April 2013, Stampin' Up! will release their retiring stamp sets and accessories list.  These items did not make it into the 2013/2014 Catalog and will not be available after supplies run out.  And again, I am holding a contest to see who can guess which stamps sets will retire. To enter into… Read More »

Dapper Dad

Hi Stampin' Friends If placing an online order,  use the Hostess Code QDDNBSZA, and your name will be entered into a contest for hostess benefits!  Click here for the details.  And not only do you get your name entered into the contest, but you also receive the Ombre Technique Card Tutorial for your onine order! Here's the masculine card I started out making the other day but ended up with a… Read More »

Mystery Hostess Contest (19 April 2013-26 April 2013)

Mystery Hostess Contest (19 April 2013 – 26 April 2013) Stampin' Up! has a current promotion – if the workshop is $350 or more, the hostess will receive an additional $30 in products! With this promotion, I thought it would be fun to have another Mystery Hostess Contest.  To enter into the drawing for the Contest, place an online order of less than $150* and use the Hostess Code QDDNBSZA… Read More »

WHOOOOHOOOO!!!

Me doing the happy dance because I'm registered for convention! Anyone else going? ~~Rachel

Vintage Verses Shabby Chic

Hi Stampin' Friends Shabby Chic is back!  Lately a lot of my cards have been something other than shabby chic and I started to make a masculine card using the Dapper Dan Clear Mount Stamp Set but it ended up looking like this! Oh well, I'll start on the masculine card tomorrow – maybe. I used bits and pieces from the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper and a left… Read More »

Are you going to convention?

Convention Registration Opens Tomorrow April 15, 2013 Registration for our biggest, most spectacular event of the year–Convention 2013–begins tomorrow! And in case you missed the news, it's Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary . . . so we are ready to party! Get set for a whole new look, more than 25,000 giveaways, and lots of silver anniversary fun. You'll swap, get Stampin' Up! goodies, create gorgeous Make & Takes, and meet demonstrators from all over the… Read More »

Ombre Style Techniques Card Set Tutorial

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 »

All Dressed Up

Hi Stampin' Friends Dressing up your cards and projects has never been easier! Easily cut stamped dress image from the All Dressed Up Clear Mount Stamp Set using the Dress Up Framelits Die. Love this set – all the cards I've seen using this stamp set have been adorable. The ladies will be making this card and one other (watch blog for 2nd card in the next coming week) at… Read More »