What You Need to Know for August 1 August 1, 2012 August is a huge month at Stampin' Up! Read below to get all of the details so you don't miss out on the excitement.        MDS 2        Time to get with your customers and start playing-MDS 2 is here! Learn more. 31 Days of Savings        Remind your customers that today's the day to start getting 31 percent off 31 digital… Read More »

Holiday Catalog

Hi Stampin' Friends It's 1 August and the Holiday Catalog is here.  It's full of gorgeous stamps, designer series paper, fabric and accessories.  And they've decided to bundle products together for a discount!  Stampin' Up! has always been know for their coordinating products that work together.  And now you can purchase several different bundles and save money at the same time! If you don't have a catalog, you can download it… Read More »

Hello Doily

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We finished off the weekend with dinner with the kids.  Since it's the first time I made potato salad this year, it was my kick off to the summer.  I mean it's not summer until I make potato salad and chili no matter how hot it is! (LOL) Today's card features the beautiful Hello Doily Stamp. Better than the real thing, this… Read More »

The Top Three Reasons You Want To Be On My Mailing List

Hi Stampin' Friends 1. My newsletter includes a card (Card of the Month) with recipe and directions. This card is only seen by subscribers on my newsletter. It is a private feature and is never posted to my blog 2. Specials available only through me. 3. You also get information on specials, promotions, classes, tips, tutorials, Q&A and so much more. If this sounds good – sign up now and… Read More »

Old Meets New – Creative Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends Is it hot enough for you?  I keep reminding myself that come December, I am going to wish it was July!  Okay, okay, enough complaining about the weather because I realize it's hot everywhere.  Instead lets talk about our favorite subject – stampin! Today's card features the Creative Elements Stamp Set (OLD) and the gorgeous Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (NEW).  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.… Read More »

Spooktacular Offer in August!

 Hi Stampin' Friends I am so excited to offer you the opportunity to join our Stampin' Up! family and my team during August 2012 and get this spooktacular kit! This is what comes in the Kit!!!   I love that the Toxic Treats Stamp Set is included in this kit.    If you answered yes to at least one of these items, then this offer is for you! Do you want… Read More »

Toxic Treats Deux

Hi Stampin' Friends I'm using the Toxic Treat Stamp Set again (Love this set!) for today's card.  I wish I could show you the images in the stamp set to show how cute they are!  But you either have the catalog by now or you can see it online on 1 August 2012. If you don't have a catalog and would like one, please send me an e-mail and I'll… Read More »

From John SanPietro:  I'm happy to announce Early Bird Registration has opened for the 2012 Recruiting and Leadership Boot Camp!  The Boot Camp will take place on four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning August 7th,at 10 p.m.  (if you can't make the live webinars, don't worry… you'llhave access to the recordings thru November 15th!).  Who is this Boot Camp for? If you're not recruiting new Business-Builders     into your downline every month (and… Read More »

Sneak Peek – Toxic Treats

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's post features a 3D Halloween project.  I know I should make more of them but I love making cards and that's what I find myself making all the time. I used the Toxic Treats Stamp Set and the Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP (I love that name!) from the Holiday Catalog.    The project was inspired by the one shown on page 24 of the Holiday Catalog. Since it didn't photograph… Read More »

Virtual Club sneak peek

Hi Stampin' Friends Here's a sneak peek the 3rd project the ladies will be making in the August edition of the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club. I will have the complete pictures and supply list on the 1st of August in case you want to make the projects when I release the video's to the club members on the 15th of the month. Do you want to know what a… Read More »