Dogwoods

Hi Stampers I had a chance to step outside this morning and the dogwoods are beautiful.  The pictures do not do the scenery justice!  View from our back deck.

Loyalty Programs Grow Business The other day I took my family to Panera for dinner. The kids like the soup there, and we will often choose Panera over a fast food joint if we need a quick meal while on the go. As we paid for our meal, I handed over my Loyalty card, and the girl told me I had qualified for a free bagel. Since my daughter loves… Read More »

Dresden Designs

Hi Stampers I went to the doctor's today and I have pneumonia so I'm taking it easy for a couple of days.  I'll have a card for you by the end of the week (or sooner if I can).  In the meantime, please enjoy this video from Stampin' Up!

Why There’s NEVER Been A Better Time To Own Your Own Stamping Business!

Hi Stampers It's amazing how fast my head cold can turn into bronchitis.  I'm in the middle of processing  several orders and as soon as I see the doctor tomorrow and I get some antibiotics in me, I'll finish them.  Sorry for the delay! In the meantime, I thought you might be interested in what John has to say about being a demonstrator ~~Rachel From John SanPietro: In Friday's blog… Read More »

Extreme Guitar

Hi Stampers Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  The weather around here has been amazing – makes me want to be outside instead of inside unpacking!  Yes, after 3 weeks I'm still unpacking – at my age, I guess that's normal (LOL).  I remember moving (as a young woman) during the weekend and then having the apartment completely unpacked by the following weekend.  And I was working full time! Anyhoo….Today's… Read More »

Retired Lists Dates Can you believe that the new catalog is only a couple months away? As was announced at leadership, with the new catalog strategy, the current catalog will end on May 31, and the new catalog will begin on June 1. And with new catalogs always come retiring products! To help you get ready for the upcoming retired lists, we are announcing when they will be released ahead… Read More »

We have a winner!

Hi Stampers  Judy Riley won the blog candy ($25.00 in Stampin' Up! products).  Judy, please send me your wish list and I'll place your order.  I'll pay shipping and taxes. Thanks to everyone who submitted a comment - I really enjoyed reading your comments and appreciate your participation.  I'll have more blog candy in the next couple of weeks. Judy R. (jriley1096@gmail.com) has left you a comment: I don't remember any… Read More »

John put out a video on "Should I charge for my Workshops?".  Here's the link if you are interested in viewing it: http://stampingismybusiness.typepad.com/blog/2012/03/video-should-i-charge-for-workshops.html A follow up message from John that you may also be interested in reading ~~Rachel A Heartbreaking E-Mail (Video Follow-Up) Well, yesterday's video on 'Should I Charge For Workshops?' struck a nerve with many of you. I received a lot of e-mails from stamping business owners who… Read More »

Only 8 days left!

Hi Stampers Don't forget about my blog candy – it ends Friday, 23 March 2012.  All you have to do is leave a comment on any post regarding your best St Patrick's Day memory and your name will be entered to win a $25.00 gift certificate from me for Stampin' Up! products. Speaking of Stampin' Up! products – How would you like to enjoy access to exclusive papercrafting resources, the… Read More »

Upcoming Webinar: Fundraisers with Sherri PetersMarch 22, 2012 Join Sherri Peters and Carrie Cudney on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:00 PM (MT) for an exciting webinar! Sherri has discovered something that works great for her business–fundraisers! She'll share her tips, and you'll have the opportunity to ask your questions. Fresh from a presentation at Leadership 2012, Sherri is excited to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you. Click here to… Read More »