A Cardinal Christmas

Hi Stampin' Friends I thought I was finished making Christmas cards but when I bought a gift for my BFF Jane, I wanted to make a card that matched the gift bag. And I thought the Cardinal Christmas Stamp Brush Set was the perfect match.  I have the digital download so it's not considered retired – I am so glad because the cardinal is one of my favorite birds and we have… Read More »

Vote for Shelli

Hi Ladies Go Vote for Shelli Gardner for CEO of 2012, she is in about 7th place when I voted…… Surely our demo network can push up her further up the list! http://www.businessforhome.org/2012/12/the-top-direct-selling-mlm-ceo-in-the-world-poll-2012/ ~~ Rachel

Why there’s an angel on top of the Christmas Tree

Hi Stampin' Friends As you can see I have a Santa Claus on top of my Christmas tree instead of an angel.   For years, I had a beautiful angel on my tree and then I switched to Santa.   Here's why! Why there is an Angel on top of a Christmas Tree When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys  as fast as the regular ones,… Read More »

And the winner is?

Hi Stampin' Friends The winner of the Heaven Blessed Clear Mount stamp Set is: Linda White (jwhite116@live.com) has left you a comment: I just finished making 37, think i will need at least another 10. Linda – please send me your address and I'll get the stamp set in the mail to you. Thanks to everyone who left comments.  I will have blog candy again in a couple of weeks.… Read More »

Free Webinair from John SanPietro Even if you can't listen to the free webinair, if you register and can't listen in, John will send you the link to the recording.  You'll be able to access the recording for as many times as you want. ~~Rachel FREE WEBINAR: FIVE WAYS TO KICKSTART 2013! I'm happy to announce our latest free webinar!  It will take place Thursday, January 3rd, at 10:00 p.m.… Read More »

Vintage Verses – Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the Vintage Verses Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.  I don't know if you can see it in the picture, but I embossed the Pink Pirouette Card Stock on one half (right side) with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and on the left side, I used the new Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder from the Spring Catalog. I also used the new gorgeous silk smooth  Two… Read More »

Stamp Sets in the Clearance Rack

Hi Stampin' Friends For the first time ever, the Clearance Rack in the Online Store includes retired stamp sets up to 40 percent off!  This is a rare opportunity to get Stampin' Up!'s one-of-a-kind stamp sets up to 40 percent off-but only while supplies last. Visit my Stampin' Store to see what's available! Thanks for Stopping by today!

Newest Downloads and money holder

Hi Stampin' Friends I forgot to show you the money holders I made for my grandkids who live out in California.  Frankly they are teenagers and don't care what the holder looks like – only what's inside! (LOL)  I try to keep them as simple as possible. Although you can't see it in the picture I added glitter to all 3 images.  I think they are really cute! Stampin' Up!… Read More »

Blog Candy and ISP

Hi Stampin' Friends It looks like the mail function of my ISP is still not working properly.  I've received some e-mail but not all – they did say it would trickle in for several days.  The main problem is that when I reply to an e-mail it bounces back.  I've had several inquires about the special and responded to some but they all bounced back.  All I can say that… Read More »

A Card for Anna – Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin’ Friends Today’s card is for my sister-in-law, Anna, who is going through chemo right now.  I wanted to give a beautiful lady a beautiful card! I used the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.  This DSP is absolutely beautiful and “just my cup of tea”!  I love the shabby chic look of it.  Please note:  Stampin’ Up! has added the coordinating color card stock to… Read More »