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 »

Save the Date!

Save the Date October 12, 2012         Clear your schedules and call your downlines! On Saturday October 20, we're having a book-a-thon to help you make the most of a fantastic November promotion. Look for more details about the book-a-thon (and the promotion) to be announced on Wednesday, October 17.        And as long as you are saving dates, keep October 29 in mind for another fun (and rewarding) event with… Read More »

Lacy & Lovely Note Card Set

Hi Stampin' Friends This month's tutorial includes the Lace & Lovely Stamp Set and Notes Cards and Envelopes.  The tutorial is FREE with any online purchase through my Stampin' Store!   The tutorial includes 19 pages of detail step by step instructions with color pictures.  It also includes the box template. Note:  It's FREE with an online store purchase only It will be sent to you via e-mail within 24 hours of your online… Read More »

Full of Blessings

Hi Stampin' Friends We took this picture on our way to Wal-mart yesterday.  Aren't the trees gorgeous? I selected the Full of Blessings Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Holiday Catalog for today's card.  This warm and wonderful harvest-themed, six-piece set is perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving cards and pages. The images were stamped on Watercolor Paper with Basic Black Classic Ink.  I colored the images with an Aqua Painter… Read More »

Sassy Salutations

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you are enjoying your fall weekend!  I love driving down the road and seeing what tree leaves have turned – love, love the beautiful colors of fall. Speaking of fall this card was made using the Orchard Harvest Designer Fabric.  I brought out the mini Janome sewing machine and sewed the fabric and burlap to a layer of Island Indigo Card Stock. The edges were frayed using the… Read More »