Bella Toile for New Techniques Class

Hi Stampers  Either I forgot or I did not notice that the Bella Toile Background Stamp retired!  I tried looking for it in the online catalog to get the number and it wasn't there.  This is so beautiful – how could it retire! Oh well, I think the ladies will still use it for Friday's New Technique Class.  The technique is called Deft Tile.  Basically, what you do is score lines… Read More »

Creative Elements

Hi Stampers I hope everyone who is in the path of Irene is safe.  I cannot image what it would be like to go through something like that.  I finally got around to casing a card that Shelli Gardner demonstrated at convention.  Isn't it the most beautiful card ever?   I just love her style of creating. I changed a couple of things to make it my own.  I used the… Read More »

4 more days!

Hey Ladies Only four more days to submit your picture into the contest.  Wouldn't you like to win $15.00 worth of Stampin' Up! products?  I'll pay postage and taxes. All you have to do is submit a picture of a card you made from the Summer Mini Catalog. Click here for details ~~Rachel

Sale, Sale, Sale

Hi Stampers Four more days until 31 August 2011 and the Summer Mini is going away!  The Summer Mini Catalog is full of bright cheery colors and cute stamp sets.  How can you not love the Sunny Fun Stamp Set  - this set captures the spirit of summer and the Recess Stamp Set,  perfect for teacher cards and playground scrapbook pages.  What about the adorable feminine On the Grow  Stamp Set and the… Read More »

Video Techniques

I was looking for information on how to use the Distressing Kit and found a bunch of video techniques I did not know even existed! Here is the link:  SU Video Techniques.  Since it's on the SU website, you will have to enter your ID number and password. Have fun! ~~Rachel

What’s Happening this Month

Hi Stampers   ONE MORE WEEK to stock up on your favorite designer series paper.  Buy three and get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper.  Download the promotional flyer. THE FREE STAMP SET FOR THE MONTH for August 2011 is the Warmest Wishes Stamp Set (Hostess Stamp Set) from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I can't show you what it looks like until 1 September but you will love it!  All you… Read More »

Recruiting & Leadership Boot Camp Bonus

Ladies: I will be signing up for this boot camp – any other takers? ~~Rachel I think the Bonus I revealed when I announced the Recruiting & Leadership Boot Camp yesterday is the best I've ever come up with! and judging from the e-mails I've received with your comments and questions, it looks like you do, too!  I've recorded a short video to answer your questions and explain the Bonus… Read More »

Taking a Trip

Hi Stampers  The On The Grow Stamp Set from the Summer Mini Catalog is taking a trip after 31 August 2011.  Yes, this adorable feminine stamp set did not make into the catalog so it will be gone for good.  If you like this set, buy it at my Stampin' Store  before 31 August 2011.  And don't forget about the 3 for 1 special on the Designer Series Paper – last… Read More »

Five Simple Tips to Increase Online sales

Good article from John.  I'm currently working on a landing page for my blog.  And keeping the "Call to Action" above the fold was something I never thought about.  I usually have my "call to action" at the end. ~~Rachel   Five Simple Tips To Increase Online Sales By John Sanpietro, Certified Business Coach Founder, Stamping Is My Business Are you satisfied with your online sales?  If not, there are… Read More »

Swap cards from local demo meeting

Hi Stampers I thought I would share the cards from the Northwest Arkansas Demonstrators' Group.   The card I swapped at the meeting can be found here. I have my granddaughter Rachel every Sunday because both her parents work that day.  She has started making cards.  Here are a couple of samples:   The markers on her left are the ones that have ruined tips – no they are not my… Read More »