Pig Trail

Hi Stampin' Friends David, Larry and I (I played hooky yesterday) spent the day looking for the last fall colors.  We went down Pig Trail and were delighted with the colors we found.  Why is this spectacular scenic route called the Pig Trail Scenic Byway? Well, for one thing, the meandering nature of the route reminds visitors of a trail carved in the woods from wild pigs. Another factor that… Read More »

Why You Need To Have A  Great Incentive Gift! by John Sanpietro,Certified Business Coach Stamping Is My Business! The Incentive Gift is the thing you offer a new subscriber to your mailing list as a 'Thank You' forsigning up. I'm always amazed at how few stamping business owners place a really great Incentive Gift into their list building system. Especially, when you consider the fact that it really is one… Read More »

Heads Up! Oct 29 to Nov 5th!

Hi Stampin' Friends For all you MDS lovers and MDS lovers to be – Stampin' Up! has an exciting offer for you!  If you don't have the My Digital Studio, perhaps now is the time to try the free trial offer.  Click here for more information. Digital Scrapbooking Day: Free Downloads & 50% Off All Digital Kits What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital… Read More »

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Bordering on Romance

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend and if you have colorful foliage in your area, you were able to enjoy them. Thanks to all of you who took advantage of the new items from the clearance rack and placed an order.  Too bad so many things are already sold out!  I missed out on the magnetic sheets, confetti cream card stock and the envelopes!  But I did manage… Read More »

70 items added to Clearance Rack and new video on our new ink pads!

Hi Stampin' Friends There are over 70 new items added to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack!!!  Awesome deals……but shop quickly–only available while supplies last. IF YOU ARE A MY DIGITAL STUDIO USER…..they added 8 different "content discs" at a 80% discount!!!! Visit my Stampin' Store to view the latest clearance items and shop today before they are gone! Here's a followup to the 1st video on our new Ink Pads!  Thanks… Read More »

Beautiful Season

Hi Stampin' Friends Larry, a very close friend, has been visiting us for the past 10 days and while he is here, we go out to dinner quite often.  Lordy, I will miss him when he leaves next week because I'll have to go back to cooking! Dinner last night at one of our favorite places, the Bonefish Grill. I finally broke down and started making Christmas cards.  Before now,… Read More »

Grateful for French Foliage

Hi Stampin' Friends This is the 2nd card the ladies will be making at Charlene's Private class.  I'm using the French Foliage Clear Mount Stamp Set for the card and the Always Thankful Clear Mount Stamp Set (retired) for the sentiment.   Need to make this a quick one because we are going out to dinner at the Bonefish Grill.  I've listed all the supplies below but if any have any questions… Read More »

Manhattan Flower

Hi Stampin' Friends Before I get into today's card, I wanted to let you know that I've preordered the new Stampin' Trimmer found on page 180 of the 2012/2013 Catalog.  I am so excited and can hardly wait until it gets here!  It will be available to you around the 1st of November. This Friday night, I have a private class in Rogers with Charlene.  The ladies will be making… Read More »

What’s Happening

Hi Stampin' Friends! NEW!!!  Do you ever wish you could purchase a single stamp from a larger set?  Now through January 2, 2013, you can buy individual stamps from these  select Stampin' Up! stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and  Seasonal Sayings.  Click here for full details.   October 1 – 31, 2012:  Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament  Keepsakes Stamp Set (or bundle) and… Read More »