Hi Stampers The Nature Walk Stamp Set has an intriguing collection of delicate bird eggs; mesmerizing butterfly, bee, and bird specimens; and a marvelous piece of flora growing and blooming in a gentle meadow. I decided to use the flower image for today's card which the ladies will be making at Stamp Camp on Friday, 11 March 2011. The image was colored in using Marina Mist and Old Olive Stampin'… Read More »
Hi Ladies Isn't this card adorable? It was made by Annette Vaughn, our newest team member. I'd like to feature your card in the coming weeks. Please send me a picture if you would like to appear on my regular blog – Stamping by Rachel
Hi Stampers I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I spent the day shopping for clothes with my daughter and grandchildren. How I wish I could channel that energy that the kids have because I could sure use some. When I was younger I could shop "til I dropped!" but no more. It was a very enjoyable day overall. But then spending time with grandchildren is always fun! Today's card… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's card was made for my dear beautiful daughter Deena. This is so her. The card was cased from one that Shelli presented at leadership in January. I love this style and when I saw it, I knew I would be making this card to send to Deena. This is also one of the cards that the ladies will be making at stamp camp on Friday, 11 March… Read More »
Okay, I've received permission from Stampin' Up! to change the name of the group. I've mentioned before that because there may be a male coming into our group, I thought I would select another name for us. I've thought and thought and cannot come up with a name that I like unless it's "The Golden Stampers". It's okay but I don't want people to think that it's for those of… Read More »
Hi Stampers On March 9, I will have been blogging for 3 years. When I first started I keep asking myself where am I going to find the words to blog every day! For those of you that know me personally, you know that I am basically a quiet person. But somehow, I've done it! WOOT!!! I haven't decide what I will be giving away on March 9, but it… Read More »
Hi Stampers If you want a sophisticated look for handmade greeting cards, the Studio Sketches Stamp Set is the one for you. Images in this set remind me of the still life art. I'm using it as the 2nd card for the New Techniques class on Friday, 4 March 2011. I used the same technique (markers and alcohol) as yesterday's card. The colors in the pears just blended in beautifully. I used… Read More »
Hi Stampers I love the gorgeously life-like flowers in our Happiness Shared Stamp Set. The markers I used were ideal for coloring these images to bring them to life. I'll be showing the ladies how to color with alcohol (not the drinking kind!) and markers at the New Techniques class on Friday, 4 March 2011. I first stamped the image with Jet Black Stazon and then started to color in with the Poppy… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today, we're going to talk about a relatively new item (Occasions Mini) and an oldie but goodie. Glimmer Paper Circle Scissors Plus 1. Glimmer Paper #121790 $3.95 Add red glitter to your projects without the clean-up! You can cut this into fun shapes with rule based Big Shot dies or any of our cutting tools. Check out this card to see what I did with the Glimmer Paper!… Read More »
By John Sanpietro One of my clients recently asked how much I thought she should charge for a full-day event she was planning. When she gave me all of the details, I told her the event should run anywhere between $100-$150 per person. I could almost hear her rearing her head back in shock when I told her that. And she responded with the same response I've heard countless times… Read More »
