6 Ways to Invite People to Join You Online

By Jennifer Fong Maybe you’ve built an incredible Facebook presence. A helpful blog. You’re producing and sharing valuable content on a regular basis. Yet you feel like no one is showing up. Sound familiar? It may be because you’re neglecting one valuable step: inviting people to join you online. Great content by itself is not enough (although it’s an important place to start.) You also need to make sure you’re… Read More »

Business Basics

 I  want to share my excitement at John's new 6 month class offering, a Stamping Business Basics Program.  You probably have figured out that I'm a "John fan" and I think this opportunity is right up my alley.  It's a six month program where every week, for 25 weeks, participants will receive a new video or series of videos, based on a business-building topic.  I know I'm ready — like… Read More »

Delicate Doilies and Free Stamp Set of the Month Winner!

Hi Stampers  The four-piece Delicate Dollies set is ideal for adding elegance to your stamping projects. These images coordinate perfectly with our punches and the Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper.   I started out trying to make a clean and simple card but when I took a picture of it, it looked, well, "too simple!". (LOL)  So I decided to add the Basic Pearls to each center of the doilies. … Read More »

Class Prices

From John SanPetro Stamping Business Q&A:  How Do I Compete With Someone Who Charges Next To Nothing For Her Classes?  You don't! The truth is that most stamping business owners undercharge for their classes.  The typical response to this is to drop your own prices to match your competition. This is the worst thing you can do for our business! If someone is charging a ridiculously low price for their… Read More »

Delicate Doilies Card Kit and Tutorial

Hi Stampers This month's card kit features the one sheet wonder technique. From one stamped sheet of 8 ½” x 11” Card Stock you can create this amazing gift set made up of seven cards and a matching custom made card shawl!  The kit uses the Delicate Doilies Stamp Set and the On Your Birthday Stamp Set.  This Delicate Doilies set is an amazing little set. The doily or lace pattern is everywhere… Read More »

SUDSOL (Simply Unique Demonstrators Sharing On Line)

I belong to this group and find it invaluable.  You can ask any question and it is immediately answered by someone.  I posted the below information so that you can see some of the information available.  The links do not work unless you are a member. You can sign up for a free two week membership – see image with link lower right side of blog ~~Rachel SUDSOL Tour - … Read More »

Top Note Fun Flowers & Blog Candy

Hi Stampers  I decided I wanted something girly and frilly today!  I broke out the Wisteria Wonder Card Stock (beautiful color!) and Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper finally!  I've had it for a while but every time I buy something new, I seem to hang on to it before I decide to use it.  I was the same way when I was quilting – I collected fat quarters and felt they… Read More »

Stamp Camp on Friday, 8 July 2011

Hi Stampers   Its time for another Stamp Camp.  Attendees will make 4 cards of the samples shown below.  If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to come to class, please send me an e-mail or pay via paypal link below.  I'd love to see you!  Each STAMP CAMP session is held in my home and accommodates up to 8 stampers.  Multiple projects are provided each month (min.… Read More »

Sunday Guest Stamper

Hi Stampers  Today's card was made by Debra Albright, one of our team of Ink Abouts.  Debra signed up in May 2011 under Annette Vaughn and is already offering classes, workshops and is working a craft charity benefit.  One of her business goals includes a quarterly "Giving Back" project. Each quarter she decides on a charity or organization to work toward serving and giving to..  Please check out her blog, My… Read More »

Sunday Guest Stamper

Hi ladies I'm starting a new incentive this year.  I would like to feature a guest team stamper every Sunday.  You can either send me a card or send me pictures or even links to a card for me to post on my blog.  Every time I post your picture on my blog, Artistic Designs by Rachel, I'll give you $5 Brumley Bucks. The first one is from Debra Albright.… Read More »