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Hi Stampin' Friends Spooktacular Project kit Offer ends on Friday, 31 August 2012 - No tricks – just treats when you join Stampin' Up! in August.  Don't be afraid – contact me today!  Click here for more information. What Else is Happening This Week! Virtual Club.  Would you like to learn the latest stampin' techniques?  Do you want to be creatively inspired?  Would you like to order the stamps and tools… Read More »

Apothecary Jar

Hi Stampin' Friends The Apothecary Stamp Set is one of my favorite sets.  I paired it with the Hello Doily Background stamp set and Fan Fair Designer Series Paper for a shabby chic look. The Apothecary Art stamp set makes a tasteful statement with floral-inspired labels in classic designs. The perennially stylish six-piece set coordinates with our Labels Collection Framelits and the Attic Boutique product suite. Fill a jar with treats,… Read More »

Sail Away, Sail Away

Hi Stampin' Friends Before I go into today's card, I wanted to show you a picture of the two Rachel's.  It's not often that I take a picture with my granddaughter Rachel and it's because I am usually the picture taker! We matched today!  Rachel had a pink shirt on and I had pink crop pants on! The goofy smile (love it!!!) on Rachel is because she recently lost her two… Read More »

From My Heart – a digital image

Hi Stampin' Friends The From My Heart Stamp Brush Set was one of the downloads for Tuesday, 21 August 2012.  Even though I have the stamp set, I decided to purchase it because of the new capability in MDS2 that lets you color in all the individual parts of the digital image. Reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels, this exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that… Read More »

Many Benefits to Scrapbooking

Hi Stampin' Friends Since this article is on scrapbooking, I decided to make a 12 x 12 scrapbook page.  David and I went out to dinner tonight to our favorite place, Tusk & Trotter.  Our server was kind enough to take a picture so that I would have something to scrapbook (ha!). I used one of the templates on the MDS2 so it was quick and easy to make. Many… Read More »

Affection Collection

Hi Stampin’ Friends Here’s today’s card – it’s one that the ladies will be making at the Big Shot Class tomorrow.  If any one lives in the Northwest Arkansas area (Bella Vista) and would like to attend next month’s Big Shot Class, please send me an e-mail and I’ll put you on the list.  The Big Shot classes are held on the 4th Friday of every month.  The card uses the Affection… Read More »

It’s FREE!!!

  Over the last week or two, I've been swamped with questions about how to run a profitable stamping business.   Since this is such a pressing issue, I've decided to host a free webinar explaining…   The Five Principles Of A Profitable Stamping Business!   Here's the thing…  it doesn't matter what type of stamping business you're operating.   It could be a traditional, workshop-based business, or a completely online… Read More »

Pretty Flowers

Hi Stampin' Friends Stampin' Up! has some ads out right now in popular papercraft magazines. My Favorite! Download Paper-flowers-idea-sheet  I'll be back tomorrow with another card! Thanks for stopping by today  

What’s Happening This Week

Hi Stampin' Friends My grandchildren (ages 12 & 13), well, Cissy is 12 going on 30! started school yesterday.  This how I will always picture them on their first day of school: In reality, this how they now dress for school! Excuse the quality of the picture, it was taken with Cissy's cell phone.   Virtual Club.  Would you like to learn the latest stampin' techniques?  Do you want to… Read More »

Serene Silhouettes

Hi Stampin' Friends I love, love the Serene Silhouettes Stamp Set and have seen a lot of beautiful cards made using this set out in blogland.  I ordered it several weeks ago and finally got around to playing with it.  This set is an all-season four-piece set that gives you stamping options all year long. I colored the image with the Raspberry Ripple Stampin' Write Marker for the flowers and used… Read More »