Autumn Field Flowers

Hi Stampin' Friends I saw a beautiful card on Lee Conroy's blog using the Field Flowers Stamp Set in the colors More Mustard and Cajun Craze.  I made my own version of the flowers and I love the way they came out.  It would be the perfect birthday card for someone whose birthday falls during the months of September, October or November.  Create your own field of beautiful, calming flowers on… Read More »

One-day Sale, 29 October 2012

Hi Stampin' Friends! I am so excited! Stampin' Up! is doing a one-day sale on almost all of our stamp sets! Every single set is 15% off, on Monday ONLY. Look through our catalog and let me know which sets you need for Holiday projects, or any sets that have been on your wish list. Now is the time to order them! Here are the details: Starting at 12:00 AM… Read More »

Hand Penned Holidays

Hi Stampin' Friends I follow a blog by Andrea Ewin and she does the most beautiful shabby chic cards.  This is one of her cards that I cased – just changed it a little to make it my own. The Heart was made from Burlap using the Hearts Collection Framelits.  The sentiment is from the retired Hand-Penned Holidays Clear Mount Stamp Set.  This is a pretty simple card so I don't… Read More »

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 »