Rue Des Fleurs

Hi Stampers I love the shabby chic look.  I was wondering where the term came from and looked it up on Wikipedia:  Shabby chic is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their age and signs of wear and tear or new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. At the same time, a soft, minimalistic, and feminine feel is emphasized to… Read More »

How To Drive Traffic To Your Blog

So you've got a great blog going now with several articles and killer content. Trouble is, you don't know if anyone is reading it besides your mom. You feel like you're writing to yourself most of the time and that's not what you want. You want to sell an affiliate product or make money on ads or something! Start taking steps now to drive traffic to your blog and soon… Read More »

And the Blitz continues!

Hi Stampers Stampin' UP! has added more items to the clearance rack!  With Valentine's Day just around the corner, these items will get you started on your Valentine projects (and save you money too!) Can you believe the savings? Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper 121780  Price $4.79 – Original Price $11.95 Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon 109052 Price $3.19 – Original Price $7.95 Love Impressions Rub-Ons – 121886 Price… Read More »

Ways to use the Stampin’ Up! fabric without sewing

Ways to use the Stampin'Up fabric without sewing. 1. Use the fabric to cover terracotta pots by wrapping the fabric around the pot to figure out what angle you need to cut the fabric on.  Cover the pot with mod podge.  Pour a little mod podge glue into a bowl or a old plastic container.  With a brush apply the glue to the bottom edge of the container.  Begin wrapping… Read More »

Designer Cuts #2 – Sneak Peek

Hi Stampers I guess it's not sneak peek if you have the Occasions Mini Catalog by now!  This is the 2nd design in the Designer Cuts Cards & Envelopes Set.  The first design you can find in the post above. You will impress your friends & family with this stunning card and envelope ensemble.  Perfect for any occasions and so quick and easy to make. The ribbon is also from the… Read More »

Designer Cuts – Sneak Peek

Hi Stampers! Love this Designer Cut Cards & Envelopes Set from the Occasions Mini.  It has 2 delicate laser-cut designs (4 cards of each).  I'll make a card with the other design tomorrow since I can't show you any pictures from the mini catalog until it goes live on 4 January 2012. I was inspired b the card on page 9 of the Occasions Mini Catalog but changed it a… Read More »

The Importance of Marketing & Advertising

by John Sanpietro One of the most important aspects of any business, stamping or other, is their marketing & advertising.  What kind of M&A you do, as well as how much and how consistently it's done, will go a long way in determining how successful your business will be. Marketing & Advertising is broadly defined as the way you let your current and future customers know about your business.  If these two… Read More »

Christmas Thank You Card

Hi Stampers Now that Christmas is over, it's time to write those Thank You's!  I decided to use the rest of the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog for these cards.  If you really like this DSP, you need to order it before 3 January 2012 because it will be gone after that date! I used the sentiment from the Petaling Past Stamp Brush… Read More »

Stuffed!

Hi Stampers Stuffed with Tamales & See's candy!  I'm sorry but I don't have a card for you today.  Hope you had a wonderful day. Click on the the puzzle if you want to play.

Merry Christmas

  My husband David and I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas.