Need your input

I was not happy with the selection of SAB items this year (except for the Bliss!) and would like to send a list of possible items for next year's SAB mini catalog to Stampin' Up!.  Would you help me by providing some ideas?  I'll compile the list and post it to this blog after I've sent it to SU.  I would like to see a list of items YOU FEEL… Read More »

Baby Blossoms

Hi Stampers  I never come back from California without some See's Candy!  On this trip I brought back a pound of Chocolate Walnut Fudge for my DH and an Easter Egg for my BFF Jane.  I know at this point several of you are saying but your husband doesn't like sweets!  Well he doesn't, but he does make an exception for See's Candy.  I made a card to matched the box… Read More »

New Classes Forming

Hi Stampers In April, I will be adding two new classes to my calendar.  1.  Big Shot Class – 12:00 to 2:00 pm (Friday, 15 April 2011) (monthly:  3rd Friday) How many times have you purchased a new tool only to have it sit around because you are uncertain about using it? With my Big Shot Project Class, I'll help you learn to use new Big Shot dies and accessories, plus… Read More »

Mini Catalog Mailing Program

Don't forget about selecting your customers for the FREE Mini Catalogs you earn (based on your personal sales – see below for all the details). Deadline to select customers for your free mini's is 31 March 2011. Mini Catalog Mailing Program Need a way to keep Stampin' Up!'s exclusive products fresh in your customers' minds? Need an efficient, cost-effective way to market Stampin' Up! products? The Mini Catalog Mailing Program… Read More »

Bleaching Upsy Daisy

Hi Stampers  Today's card features the Bleaching Technique (using your stamps and household bleach) which the ladies will be making on Friday, 1 April 2011.  I know that it's been around for a while but I thought it was time to try it again.  The other card for the New Techniques Class can be found here.  I just love the way this turned out.  I stamped the image (from Inspired… Read More »

Convention Checklist

With registration for convention coming up soon, I thought you might be interested in a compiled list of what to take to convention. CONVENTION CHECKLIST COMFY SHOES!!!! This is an absolute must because you will be walking and standing a lot and convention center floors are usually cement, not to mention if you need to walk from you hotel! Casual clothes that are comfortable. I took khaki pants for everyday… Read More »

I’m back!

Hi Stampers Regular programming to resume tomorrow! (ha, ha).  We are back in Arkansas after an exhausting fun trip to California.  I'll be back tomorrow with a card. Thanks! ~~Rachel

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Sew Suite

Hi Stampers Greetings from raining Sunny Southern California!  I must have brought the Arkansas weather with me to Sunny Southern California!  Well, as long as it is sunny on Tuesday when we are at Disneyland!  Today's card using the Sew Suite Stamp Set.  The sentiment was made using My Digital Studio. Thanks for stopping by today! ~~Rachel  

3 ways to stop the demo hop

by John Sanpietro It's one of the most frustrating aspects of owning your own stamping business…you work like crazy to please your customers and they jump from one Demo to another looking for the lowest price. You find yourself asking… "Where's the loyalty?" While you can never completely eliminate the customer who hops from one stamping business owner to another, there are several things you can do to mitigate it.… Read More »