Timeless – Hybrid Card

Hi Stampers Since I make cards to keep on hand for when I need them, I usually do not put a sentiment nor add anything to the inside.  This way, when I need a card for a particular person, I can add tailor at the last minute  and make it more personal. In this case, I was making it especially for my brother Adrian so I added the Happy Birthday and included his… Read More »

Create & Keep Simply Sent Kit

Hi Stampers Do you like to send handmade cards? Are you busy? Are you watching your budget? If any of these are true, then this Kit is for you! With the Create & Keep Simply Sent Card Kits you can enjoy the personal touch of handmade cards, even if you don’t have a lot of time.  Make 10 all-occasion cards in a coordinating box with dividers. You’ll be amazed how quickly… Read More »

A Stamping Love Story and FSTOM Winner!

Hi Stampers Our January winner for the Free Stamp Set of the Month is Linda Ferrell.  Linda, I'll get the stamp set in the mail to you.  She won the Elementary Elegance Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog. The stamp set for February is the Sweet Cake Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini.  If you are interested in a chance to win this stamp set, all you have to… Read More »

Paper Doily goes Shabby Chic

Hi Stampers Today's card features the new gorgeous Paper Doily Sizzlits Die from the Occasions Mini.  This is one of the first things I bought from the Occasions Mini during the preorder period.  I love this doily and its intricate  design – perfect for the Shabby Chic look! The sentiment is from the Timeless Treasurers Stamp Set.  Instead of stamping it, I decided to print it out using Word because I… Read More »

New Techniques Class

Hi Stampers David and I went out to dinner tonight to celebrate the sale of our home.  We ate at Petit Bistro – it's one of the few places where I can order my steak well done and it comes just as juicy as medium or rare!  Yummy! Today's card features the beautiful stamp set call Rue Des Fluers.  The victorian-inspired eight-piece set  coordinates with the sumptuously feminine Attic Boutique… Read More »

Free 30-Day Trial: My Digital Software

Hi Stampers As you know, I love using the My Digial Studio. Have you every thought about using it yourself? If you have, now you can give it a try for FREE! Stampin' Up! is offering a 30 day My Digital Studio Express trial version beginning today, that you can take advantage of. With the FREE trial, you'll get: Full access to the software at NO COST. Full design functionality.… Read More »

Loving Thoughts

Hi Stampers Today's post features a scrapbook page I made using the My Digital Studio  (118108) and one of their latest digital downloads, the Loving Memories Stamp Brush Set (129357) I did not make the page from scratch but used one of their templates and just changed it up a little.  You can download the latest list of digital downloads:  Download 31 Jan 2012 Digital Downloads  Thanks for stopping by today!  

Practice Makes Progress

I'm registered for this free series of seminar – thought you might want to take advantage of this opportunity. ~~Rachel I registered for this a while ago, and want to mention a couple things in addition to what Amy has posted.  First, this is definitely stamping related…it is coaching for direct sales businesses.  It isn't specifically Stampin' Up!, but there are so many different perspectives from so many different coaches,… Read More »

Tips and Tricks for the New Paper Doily Sizzlits Die

Hi Stampers I cannot believe it sold so fast!  It was only on the market for one week.  Now to start packing! I know that I've shown this card to you early this month but I wanted you o see what a beautiful card you could make with the Paper Doily Sizzlits Die.  I had a couple of questions on how to use this die and thought I would pass… Read More »

You’re Fired!

Well worth watching – we all have or had this type of customer! ~~Rachel   WHEN TO LET A CUSTOMER GO (VIDEO) Nobody likes 'firing' their customers, but there are times when it's absolutely necessary for the continued growth of your business. What are those times? Watch this video to find out:       BSCG MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR TONIGHT! Our monthly Members-Only webinar takes place this evening at 10:00 p.m.… Read More »