Nestibilities anyone?

I'm glad they finally came up with this idea.  I would love to have something like the nestibilities line.  I've already submitted my idea to them. What is the one thing you wish Stampin' Up! would sell? Please post your comment here! Thanks ~~Rachel   The New Product Idea Sandbox August 12, 2011 Many of our favorite products over the years have been inspired by our demonstrators. And, because we… Read More »

Paisley Petals Big Shot Project

Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend!  The weather around here was in the 90's but gorgeous! Today's project is for the Big Shot Class on Friday, 19 August 2011.  I'm using the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die and paired it with the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.  The Paisley Petal Stamp Set on page 117 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog is  "must buy" for me.  I love… Read More »

Converting Wood Mount Stamps to Clear Mount

How to use the hot knife instead of the craft scissors when converting  your stamps from wood to clear mount. Video is by Mary Fisher

Just add cake – Sunday Guest Stamper

Hi Stampers  Today's card is from Deborah Albright one of the Ink Abouts (2nd level).  She gave it to me as a thank you.  Well, Deborah, thank you!  I love to receive cards.  One of the things I like about Deborah is that all her cards have a matching envelope.  I try to remember to do this but I forget all the time.  The paper is from the Just Add Cake… Read More »

How to use Blogging to Grow your Business

From:  Debbie McNeil ~~Rachel How to Use Blogging to Grow Your Business Blogging is a great way to grow your business. It adds credibility to your business, helps brand you and your business and creates the kind of community and authenticity prospects are craving. People no longer care to do business with a nameless faceless entity; they want to know who they’re doing business with and what they’re about. A… Read More »

Free Product Bundle – Whooohoooo!

Hi Ladies I just received my free product bundle (for being a manger).  I love it – it is from the Spice Cake product line.  I gave away my last bundle but I'm definitely keeping this one – it's beautiful!  

Any one interested in paper shares?

Hi Ladies I have one spot left for the paper shares and the price has beenr reduced from $25.90 to $20.10 because of the 3 for 1 special.  Any takers? ~~Rachel Because of the 3 for 1 Designer Series Paper Promotion right now, I'm passing the savings on to you.  The cost per DSP paper share is now (for the month of August only) $20.10 vs $25.90 (add $5.00 for long distance).… Read More »

Snow Much Fun!

Hi Stampers    I love this adorable set called Snow Much Fun from page 35 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  Love the snowmen - I call them Mutt and Jeff!   This is the 2nd of many Christmas cards I making before the season creeps up on me!  Are you ready?  Are you prepared?  If not, I holding a Christmas Card Class every 4th Friday of the month.  I'll have more… Read More »

Can you Guarantee Failure?

From John SanPietro ~~Rachel  Can you Guarantee Failure? Absolutely! I see stamping business owners guarantee failure all the time.  They guarantee they're NOT going to grow their business.  They guarantee they're NOT going to make more money.  And they guarantee that, sooner or later, they're no longer going to be stamping business owners. How? They give up before they even start! For example, over the last week or two, I've… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! needs all kinds of demonstrators…

If you choose to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator you don’t have to do what I do.  You can be any of these: Which one would you be? Discount Demonstrator:  Likes the idea of buying stamps for personal use at a 20 percent discount and occasionally sells to neighbors, relatives, and friends. Short-Term Demonstrator:  Sells for a short period of time to earn a specified amount of money and stops… Read More »