Fabulous Florets

Hi Stampers  By now you've probably seen so many beautiful cards made with the gorgeous Fabulous Florets Stamp Set available 1 May 2011 in the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog.  I thought I would try something a little different and combine the two new Stampin' Emboss Powders on the solid flower image from that stamp set.  Rachel's Tips: To create the multi-color look to the flowers, I first stamped the image 3 times on… Read More »

Come one, come all!

  If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area, you don't want to miss this!  "Spring Fling" Fundraising /Crafting Event! (To benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital) April 30th, 2011 7:30 am – 3:30 pm@ Riordan Hall in Bella Vista, AR by Dairy Queen off Hwy 71. This event is be hosted by Annette Vaughn (one of my downline) – she does an amazing job every year. Even if you missed the deadline to… Read More »

Come one, come all!

Hi Stampers! Did you miss me?  Well I sure did miss posting!  My blog is up and running again thanks to the very capable Heather of Blogs by Heather. If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area, you don't want to miss this!  "Spring Fling" Fundraising /Crafting Event! (To benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital) April 30th, 2011 7:30 am – 3:30 pm@ Riordan Hall in Bella Vista, AR by Dairy Queen off Hwy… Read More »

How do you know if your e-mail is getting through?

Lois' earlier e-mail to the list brings up an interesting topic… We all assume, if we send an e-mail and don't receive a reply, it's because we're being ignored.  The truth is, this is rarely the case.  In all likelihood, it's one of two reasons: Your e-mail was blocked by my server or ISP The response was blocked by your server or ISP Obviously, this is not good.  Not getting… Read More »

Hop

Hi Stampers My Blog is still not up but Heather is working on it.  (I gave up – I wasted so much time trying to fix it!).  I know that Heather will have it up and running quickly!  If you ever need any blog help, contact Heather at Blogs by Heather - she is the best! I cased this from someone but I can't remember who it was but I've seen… Read More »

Are you Committing the Marketing Sin of Assumption?

by Sharon Long Baerny It's an ugly truth, but a truth nonetheless: Marketers are sinners. We're not talking lying or cheating or stealing or coveting here. We're talking about the sin of assumption. And many of us commit that sin on a regular basis, from assumptions about what to say to assumptions about how to say it. The Sin of AssumptionWhat is the sin of assumption? Assuming that visitors know… Read More »

New Digital Downloads

Hi Stampers Stampin' Up! has released another set of digital downloads.   With this release, they have included one of my favorite all time stamp sets – Lovely as a Tree!  I am so excited because even if they retire that stamp set this year, I will still be able to use it as a digital download WHOOOT!!!! Here are the latest downloads: Download April 12 2011 Digital Downloads Thanks for… Read More »

Sale-a-Bration Redemption Period Begins Today!

You can redeem your Sale-a-Bration rewards starting today but I'm waiting for the new 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog to come out! ~~Rachel From SU website You've earned them, now it's time to redeem them! The Sale-A-Bration redemption period begins TODAY, Tuesday, April 12! You have until July 15 to redeem your Sale-A-Bration rewards–this gives you the opportunity to order now or wait for the 2010-2011 Last Chance list and… Read More »

Flower Garden Embossing Folder

Hi Stampers  The Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (from the Summer Mini catalog) adds a deep embossed look to the Rich Razzleberry Card Stock.  If you are looking for interest, dimension and texture to single layers of card stock, try Stampin' UP!'s beautiful embossing folders.  When I first completed this card, I was not happy with it.  It just didn't look finished.  Then I while I was getting my daily fill… Read More »

Putting together a recruit packet

My downline Business Challenge this month is to put together some recruit packets in advance. Many of my group discovered for the first time this year how Sale A Bration greatly increases the attention of interested potential recruits, and were left scrambling around for information, trying to print off forms, and figure out how to do the various add-ons and discounts.Now, a perfect upline would have held this challenge BEFORE… Read More »