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 »

Thanks for Caring

Hi Stampers I've been decluttering my stamp room and came across this beautiful lace  still in the sealed wrap package!   I know that it is not a Stampin' Up! product but I wanted to use it because it screamed Shabby Chic/Vintage and you know how I love those type of cards. I'm also using the Thanks for Caring Stamp Set which retired last year.  The DSP is from the Attic Boutique Designer… Read More »

I {Heart} Hearts

Hi Stampers When I made this card last week, I was going for a quick & simple card.  This is what it looked like: I wasn't happy with it because it looked unfinished.  I then decided to add more hearts on the lower right hand side to off set the upper left side. Much happier with this version.  It's still a simple & quick card but it looks more complete –… Read More »

Start Designing With My Digital Studio . . . FREE!

I have the MDS and I absolutely love it!  If you don't have it, this is the perfect opportunity for you to try it. ~~Rachel January 25, 2012 Sharing My Digital Studio Express has never been easier! As announced at leadership, Stampin' Up! will offer a 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial version beginning February 1, that you, your hostesses, customers, and friends can take advantage of. The best part… Read More »