Creative Elements

Hi Stampers I am such a happy camper!  It has started to cool down in our area and I heard it may even be in the 80's tomorrow!  Doesn't take much to make me happy!  You probably get tired of me saying "I love this set!"  I can't help it – I love so many of the sets in the new catalog.  And this one will be one of my… Read More »

The “I Need More Customers Myth”

Very true – I have over 300 customers on my newsletter mailing list and I think only about 20 percent actual have bought from me. I'm taking this class! ~~Rachel From John SanPietro One of the things I hear from Stamping Business Owners practically every day is: "I need more customers!" My response is almost always the same: No you don't.  What you need are more of the right customers!… Read More »

Hello Doily and FSOTM Winner

Hi Stampers  The winner for the Free Stamp Set of the Month for July 2011 is Belinda Beshirs.  She won the Happy Greetings Stamp Set.  Belinda – the set (clear mount) is on its way to you. The Free Stamp Set of 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… Read More »

Popular Articles featured on Blogs by Heather

I highly recommend Blogs by Heather (see recommended services for link).  She does my monthly blog maintenance. ~~Rachel Using a Store Page Template – creating an online, blog store. Step by Step instructions on how to use a template to insert images of your store items and create paypal buttons for each as well. SEO Tips – a series of articles on how to improve your online presence and blog… Read More »

Just Believe

Hi Stampers Today is the last day to take advantages of the free sales taxes on school supplies if you like in Arkansas.  Click here to see which Stampin' Up! products qualify for free sales tax. I love floral silhouettes and the Just Believe Stamp Set includes a variety of elements including greetings and embellished frames. This card is for Friday's class (12 August 2011).  I still have a couple… Read More »

How Owl are you?

Hi Ladies I ran across these cute, cute owl cards.  I'm thinking of setting up a class where we make all owl cards.  One of the requirements is that you either bring your owl punch or purchase one before the class. Are these cool or what!            

Tax Free Holiday for Arkansas!

Hi Stampers Boy, are you one lucky stamper if you live in the State of Arkansas this weekend!  Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th is designated a TAX FREE HOLIDAY for a number of items, including School Supplies! Since Stampin' Up! carries many items that qualify for the FREE TAX – YOU can take advantage of the savings while you stock up on awesome supplies you use all the time!… Read More »

Lovely as a Tree

Hi Stampers  Before I get into today's post, I would like to introduce you to our newest member of the family – DD.  Her name is DD for Daylight Donuts!  I found her outside Daylight Donuts yesterday.  My BFF Jane and I were having donuts and coffee and I noticed this little kitten outside.  She would go up to everyone who was either going in or going out and meow… Read More »

Walking through the Holiday Mini Catalog

  From the SU Website: I watched it – well worth the 7 minutes.    Wouldn't it be great as a workshop tool?  Just have the customers watch it on your computer or on the TV if you have that capability! ~~Rachel August 3, 2011 Want to learn more about the new Holiday Mini products? Here's your chance! View our new Holiday Mini Catalog Walk-Through video. This video outlines the strategies… Read More »

Timeless Digital Image

Hi Stampers  Today's post features the Timless Stamp Brush Set, Digital Download.  This set works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car. The image was printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock in Chocolate Chip from My Digital Studio.  I paired it with the gorgeous paper called Well Worn Designer Series Paper.  What I like about this DSP is that you can use… Read More »