Nautical Expedition Card Kit and Tutorial

 Hi Stampers This month’s Nautical Expedition Class features The Open Sea stamp set and Nautical Expedition Designer Paper. The four cards and matching Log Book Card Box make a wonderful all Occasions gift set.  Important Dates: Kit Registration Due Date:  19 June 2011  Kits Ship:  30 June 2011 Costs: $15.00 – local $20.00 – priority mail Select One Local $15.00Long Distance $20.00   All kits include instructions as a… Read More »

Price Changes, Paper and other info from the New Catalog

This is from one of the forums I belong to – thought you might be interested in the information ~~Rachel In putting together a new accessories price breakdown spreadsheet for the new catalog I came across a number of price changes, weird facts and other info relating to the new catalog. First up the Price Changes you'll want to know about since many of those items can still be ordered… Read More »

Go Graduate! and Free Stamp of the Month for June 2011

Hi Stampers  Today's card is for my grandson, Troy, who is graduating next week.  I used the Go Graduate Plus Stamp Brush Set Digital Download with My Digital Studio.  The image and sentiment were printed on Naturals White Card Stock in Not Quite Navy.  The background is the Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper retiring on 30 June 2011 which was adhered to the base card (Not Quite Navy Card Stock).  I… Read More »

20% off Retiring Stamp Sets!

It’s time to say goodbye, adios, au revoir!  Hundreds of products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and Definitely Decorative brochures are retiring, and now is the time for you to get them before they’re gone. All retiring items are only available until June 30. However, the accessories are while supplies last, so don’t delay.  20% OFF All Retiring Stamp Sets– now through June 30 only – This special offer… Read More »

Because I Care

Hi Stampers Today I received a beautiful card from one of my blog readers, Lisa.  I had ordered Princess House items from her and when she sent me the receipt, she enclosed the below card.  I think it's called a shadow box card and it's simply gorgeous.  It's Rich Razzleberry and Tempting Turquoise.  You can't see it in the picture but the flower was cut out and adhered to the… Read More »

Goodbye to Baskets and Blooms

Hi Stampers  Wednesday, 8 June 2011 is the last day you can place your order so that you can receive your copy of the catalog before anyone else.  I will start sending them out next week.  To qualify for your free copy, all you have to do is place an order (either at my Stampin' Store or through me) for $50 and you will receive your copy of the catalog next… Read More »

Redeem Your Free Sale-A-Bration Sets by July 15, 2001

  If you earned free stamp sets during Sale-A-Bration but have not redeemed them, there's still time! All Sale-A-Bration incentive orders must be placed by Phone: Friday, July 15, 2011; 6:50 PM (MT) OEX: Friday, July 15, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT) Until June 30, you can redeem your Sale-A-Bration rewards for stamps in our 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and Summer Mini Catalog, hostess preorder sets, sneak peek stamps, or… Read More »

My Friend

Hi Stampers  I cased this card from a video on the demo only Stampin' Up! website.  It was also in the latest demo only Stampin' Success Magazine.  The technique is called double embossing and I'll be teaching this at the next New Techniques Class scheduled for 1 July 2011.  I'll have all the information up on the class schedule in the next couple of days. Thanks for stopping by today!  … Read More »

Business Challenge

Challenge: Just Do It! When you pull out your retiring product, whether you are planning to sell it now or now, record the current price of that item on either a label affixed to the item or a scrap inside the packaging. When you DO decide to sell or donate those items, you will have all the information right there ready to do. And remember, when you DO sell retired… Read More »

Bluebird of Happiness

Hi Stampers I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  The weather was gorgeous here and I spent the day with my grand kids.  I took them to eat at Shake & Steak (their favorite) and then went to the movies to see Kung Fu Panda (What can I say, I'm still a kid at heart!).  I enjoy those movies as much as the kids do.  Instead of the Bluebird of… Read More »