1st Day of Summer!

Hi Stampers  My granddaughter finished pre-K on 8 June 2011.  She spent the next day with me and all day she kept saying, "It's the first day of summer – when are we going swimming!"  I vaguely said, "soon"!  Because (1) I don't like the pool water, (2) I don't like the sun, and (3) I don't like the heat (it's  85 degrees today).  I'll leave that type of excursion… Read More »

Challenge: Just Do it!

Challenge: Just Do It! By now, many of you have paged through the catalog several times and have no doubt made your “want it, need it, gotta have it!” lists.  STOP! Before you put together your first order, make sure you are using your “business brain” and not your “customer brain” when putting it together. Take your list and assign a priority to the items: place a “1” next to… Read More »

Travel Log Card Set & Journal Tutorial

Hi Stampers Looking forward to a summer vacation?  This tutorial features the Travel Log stamp set along with rich colors that blend perfectly with the timeless elegance of the travel theme.  All this travel fun may just inspire you to hop on a plane or jump in the car for a road trip! Take the journal along to jot down little notes about the people, places, and things along the way. Create… Read More »

Hello, goodbye

Hi Stampers      On yesterday's post, I forgot to include the Supply List and the fact that the Nautical Expedition Card Kit Tutorial is FREE with your $50.00 purchase.  Click here if you want to see what the card kit looks like and to get a copy of the supply list. Today's card features the All The Holidays Stamp Set and Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper which will retire on 30… Read More »

A Few More Reasons to Come to Convention 2011

June 10, 2011 Still need a reason to register for Convention 2011? We tried to come up with a top-ten reasons list, but couldn’t do it. So here are our top thirty-five reasons (in no particular order) to come to Convention 2011!     Get an early look at the 2012 Holiday Mini Catalog     + Fun evening classes*     Over-the-top Make & Takes     Prize Patrol     Memento Mall    … Read More »

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 »