What’s Happening this Week

 Hi Stampers The latest MDS Digital Downloads scream Valentine's Day!  My favorite one for this week is "You are Loved".  Download includes:*13-piece stamp brush set*6-piece stamp brush set*5" x 3-1/2" trifold designer template Features:*Digital version of popular You Are Loved Set and coordinating Love Blossoms Stampin’ Around Wheel.*Use for a variety of occasions: Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or use the flourishes, floral, or bird imagery for any project. Sweet Centers Card… Read More »

Blushing Valentine

Hi Stampers Today's card uses the Take it to Heart Stamp Set.  This five-piece stamp set's nostalgiac images will capture your heart and give you so many creative options–for Valentine's Day, weddings, and more! Coordinates with our Hearts Collection Framelits Dies and the Full Heart Punch. The image was stamped on Blushing Bride Card Stock with Basic Black Craft Ink.  I then added  Black Stampin' Emboss Powder and then set… Read More »

Word Play

Hi Stampers Today's card features the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set and the Word Play Stamp Set.  I cased this card from Stampin' Connection.  I love the wealth of ideas on that site!  I also used the new Adoring Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders and the Adoring Accents Edgelits Dies from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  With all the beautiful samples out there, I hope you are convinced by now that the Adoring… Read More »

Be My Valentine

Hi Stampers Did I not tell you the Occasions Mini was the most fantastic mini catalog to date!  I love the way it's broken down into product suites! Twitterpated Product Suite Attic Bouquet Product Suite (MY FAVORITE!!!!) Sweet Shop Product Suite So which product suite is your favorite? For today's card, I used the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies.  There are six dies that layer together with the largest being 5 1/4" and it coordinates… Read More »

FREE WEBINAR – How To Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever!

 How To Make 2012 Your BEST YEAR EVER! Free Webinar! Have you made any of the following New Year's Resolutions for your stamping business: This is the year I get paid what I deserve! This is the year I really grow my downline! This is the year I make the shift from hobbyist to business owner! This is the year I start to run my business… and stop letting my… Read More »

Occasions Mini is live!

Hi Stampers The 2012 Occasions Mini is live.  There are so many things I love, love in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  to me it screams Shabby Chic and you know how much I love Shabby Chic!  But not only that, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, you'll find many sets and accessories perfect for that occasion.  The PS I Love You, Bordering on Romance, Loving Thoughts and Take It to Hearthave… Read More »

What’s going on in your head?

 First and foremost, HOW you think about recruiting is going to go a long way to how much you actually put into your recruiting efforts. Since the "how much" is the most important consideration… and how you think about recruiting has a direct bearing on that… we have to start here. So, let me put the question to you: What exactly do you think you're doing when you recruit? When… Read More »

Rachel Sweet Valentine & FSOTM Winner!

Hi Stampers I decided to play today with My Digital Studio.  I purchased the Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template last week when it was released by Stampin' UP!.  When I was looking for it on the My Digial Studio, I came across a template that was perfect to convert to a Valentine's Day scrapbook page.  I don't remember purchasing it but it might have been as part of a package.  … Read More »

Sweet Centers Card Kit Tutorial

Hi Stampers It’s fun to celebrate the sweet people in our lives! You can share your love on Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year with these extra sweet cards. Fill the Treat Cups with small candy, punched hearts, mini toys or even jewelry, like our Simply Adorned charms.  Purchase this kit and you’ll have a sweet time making these cards and matchbook treat and have the perfect cards for the… Read More »

Thank You!

Hi Stampers As we close out 2011, I wanted to thank each and everyone for making this year my most successful one to date as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Whether it was to gain inspiration from my blog or purchase from my store or to attend my classes, I appreciate all of you!  I made today's card using My Digital Studio and printed it out on Whisper White Card Stock.  I searched… Read More »