$25 additional Free Products when you join Stampin’ Up during Sale-a-Bration

Hi Stampin' Friends Party all the time when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.  Plus, when you join during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll get 25% more products for FREE in your Starter Kit! Click the Join link on My Stampin' Store to take advantage of this limited-time offer. The Starter Kit offers both hobbyists and business demonstrators a terrific way to join Stampin' Up! and start receiving a minimum 20% discount on all your Stampin' Up! products.  The Ink Abouts group… Read More »

Happy Birthday BJ

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card is for my nephew Bobby John.  His birthday is the 1st week in March but since I'll be on a cruise, I thought I'd make it early and get it in the mail before I leave. I cased this card from Nancy Riley and I love it for its simpicity.  All the squares are retired designer series paper but it is still available on the… Read More »

Thought you might be interested in what type of blog to use (if you are blogging)! ~~Rachel Hi everyone,  Just back from three days on the road and catching up on this thread.  Figured I'd address several points:  First, you have to ask yourself why you have a blog in the first place.  For many stamping business owners, their blogs are more about personal sharing, and allowing other Demos to… Read More »

Swallowtail

Hi Stampin' Friends The Swallowtail Clear Mount Stamp is a gorgeous plus size butterfly. It's absolutely gorgeous when colored in and I hated to cut off part of the wings to make it fit the card.   The image was stamped with Versamark on Naturals White Card Stock.  It was then embossed with the Black Stampin' Emboss Powder and set with the Heat Tool. The butterfly was then colored in… Read More »

Lacy & Lovely

Hi Stampin' Friends Oh, I love the name of the stamp set I'm using today.  It's called Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount Stamp Set. The ladies will be making this card at class on Friday.   There are a couple of openings for the class so if you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please let me know ASAP. This elegant seven-piece set has the… Read More »

Boutique Boxes Designed Printed Kit

Hi Stampin' Friends You know not to judge a book by its cover. You know kits are quick and convenient. But do you judge a kit by its basics? You won’t anymore! Kits are great for making the intended projects quickly.  They are the perfect jumping off point for your creative fun! In this tutorial, you'll  see a few of the creative twists you can use to step-up the Boutique… Read More »

The Open Sea – Masculine Monday

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  My husband is off skiing so I'm enjoying a couple of days by myself! This card is for my son-in-law Gary who lives out in California.  He has a beautiful view of the ocean from his house so I thought using the Open Sea Stamp Brush Set on his card would be perfect! The image was printed on Very Vanilla Card… Read More »

Single Stamps

 Hi Stampin' Friends! Ten Never-Before-Seen Images are now available for purchase and will be available through 31 March 2013. Details Single stamps can be ordered in the online store. These won't be sent in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105). This offer… Read More »

Layered Labels

Hi Stampin' Friends I never would have thought of using the color Summer Starfruit but it was one of the coordinating colors in the Pool Party Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Layered Labels Clear Mount Stamp Set.  The four-piece set coordinates with the Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch, and our Apothecary Accent Framelits Dies. The image was stamped with Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White… Read More »

Always seem to be scrambling at the last minute to gather the stuff you need for a workshop? Having basic workshop materials all ready to go can ease some of the last minute stresses associated with a workshop. Take 15 minutes and gather the materials you need for your upcoming workshops.  Items such as: ·       Catalogs (do you have enough on hand?  If not, order more in advance) ·       Order… Read More »