The new Ink Pads

Hi Stampin' Friends Here's a peek at tomorrow's card using the new Midnight Muse Stampin' Pad. You’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads—just look at all the exciting benefits listed below: Provide better ink coverage for your stamps! Light-tap stamping produces flawless images! In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the… Read More »

New type of class

Hi Stampin' Friends I am now offering private classes in your home.  This is not a workshop and purchase of products is not required though there is a class fee. If you are interested in holding a class in your home, please contact me for questions and/or scheduling.  Currently I can schedule classes in the Northwest Arkansas (Bella Vista, Rogers, Bentonville, Lowell, Springdale) area. I held my first class last week in… Read More »

Adios Simply Soft and Beau Chateau

Hi Stampin' Friends It's another beautiful weekend in our part of the woods.  I love it!  Though I did hear from one of my downline (Hi Valerie!) that she received some snowflakes today so it's not spring everywhere and certainly not in the north part of the US. I'm using the two step Simply Soft Stamp Set one last time before it retires on Thursday, 31 May 2012.  I'm also using… Read More »

Specialty and Designer Series Paper Share

 Hi Stampin' Friends It time for another paper share! I'm offering my 6×6 DSP Paper Samplers, packaged in my clear acetate boxes to keep them organized and pretty! Designer Series Paper (excluding Specialty Designer Series Paper)A variety of designer Series Paper that tours unique designs that beautifully coordinate with our exclusive colors, designs and stamps. Find one for every crafting occasion, every crafting product and every creative mood. Comfort Cafe Word… Read More »

She’s All That

HI Stampin' Friends Sorry I didn't post yesterday.  I bought a new computer and it took over 24 hours to transfer the data from my old computer to my new computer.  I didn't realize how long it would take and I should have posted before transferring my data between the two computer. I'm still having problems with outlook (data did not transfer correctly) and will wait until Monday to contact… Read More »

When Is A Demonstrator Not A Demonstrator?by John Sanpietro, Certified Business Coach Stamping Is My Business! One of my BSCG clients recently came to me with the following situation… This particular Demo was doing 'private classes' where she would charge $15, but refund that fee if the customer placed a $40 order. One of her private class customers had a son who was getting married, and her daughter-in-law-to-be wanted to… Read More »

Announcing MDS 2

 Hi Stampin' Friends  As you know I love to use My Digital Studio especially for sentiments.  Stampin' Up! is introducing MDS 2, debuted in the new annual catalog, in late 2012! This digital design software boasts more than 75 new features for optimal designing.  Watch the video on some of the new features.   Thanks for stopping by today  

Sneak Peek – Oval Accents

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card showcases one of the new dies in the 2012/2013 Catalog called Bigz Clear Oval Accent  Die.   It coordinates with the new Forever with You Stamp Set (page 132 of the new catalog). Like the framelits dies, it's clear so you can see where you are placing the die on the card stock.  For the background, I used the Everyday Enchante DSP from the Sale-a-bration Catalog with Poppy… Read More »

Blog Candy Winner!

 Hi Stampin' Friends The winner of the blog candy is Judy R. (jriley1096@gmail.com) has left you a comment: Happy Mother's Day! Hope your day was fabulous. My family and I went to the park for picnic like we do every year. It's a beautiful day out today. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy! Judy – I'll get this in the mail to you. Thanks to everyone who participated. … Read More »

Petite Purse Trio

Hi Stampin' Friends I made 3 purses from the Petite Purse Bigz Die in less than one hour.  I was feeling bad because the 1st one took me so long to make and I wanted to show you how really easy and quick it is to make these adorable purses. I decide to use the retiring designer series paper and card stock. In this case, the Berry Blossoms Designer Series… Read More »