Valerie has a website!

Hi everyone Check out Valerie's website – Stamping by Valerie.   Leave a comment on her website to show her that's you've visited. On another note:  I am thinking of changing the name of the team from The Golden Girls to The Golden Stampers.  I have a possible male recruit – something I didn't even think about when I first decided on the name.  I tried calling DS today to see… Read More »

Ohio Star

Hi Stampers  Because I'm still trying to use up the little pieces from the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper, I decided to make a card featuring  the Ohio Star quilt block which is an eight-pointed star.  Back in the day when I was quilting, this was my favorite quilt block.  Making this card brought back so many memories of quilting and I keep saying I'm going back to it but I haven't… Read More »

You are very much appreciated

Hi Stampers You, my customer, are the reason I love my Stampin' Up! business.  And because you are so loyal and supportive, I want to show my appreciation by rewarding you with FREE merchandise. I have several reward programs in place and I know that there is one that will fit your needs.  Customer Referral Program Frequent Buyers Program Free Stamp Set of the Month 50/100 Board Customer Referral Program… Read More »

We have a winner!

Hi Stampers We have a winner for the Blessed Mother Stamp Set.  Thanks to all of you who participated in this contest. There will be another contest soon.   Kimberly S. (sudsangel@comcast.net) has left you a comment: On Valentine's Day, I presented my husband with 4 things….a petal cone Chinese box fullof his favorite candy…mini peanut butter cups, a Matchbox dresser with 3 drawers full of mini conversation hearts, a… Read More »

Thanks for Caring

Hi Stampers Today's card features the Thanks for Caring Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download.  The  six-piece set is there to lend a helping hand. With graceful images and greetings perfect for all kinds of caring messages, it will become a staple for those times when you need to express your feelings of sympathy or thankfulness.  I first tried to use the sentiment from the actual Thanks for Caring Stamp Set, but could not… Read More »

Good Neighbors

Hi Stampers I made this card a couple of weeks ago but I wanted to give it to my friend Dot before I posted it on this blog since she receives all my updates.   I cased this card from Stasia of Stampin & Scrappin with Stasia.  I did change a couple of things but basically used the same colors and embellishments.  The sentiment was printed out using My Digital… Read More »

Search Engine Optimization

 I've signed up for this class – looking forward to it!     Registration and Early Bird Open Now!   I'm happy to announce the Early Bird Registration Period has begun for our next Boot Camp:   SEO 2011! How To Get #1 Search Rankings Using Your Online Sites… and Others… To GET FOUND On The Internet!   If you'd like to learn the 7-step process anyone can undertake to… Read More »

It’s time for more blog candy

Hi Stampers How about some blog candy!  Leave a comment on this post telling me what you did for Valentine's Day.  I'll pick a winner on 18 February 2011 via random.org.  When you leave your comment, please don't forget to leave your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win. I'll announce the winner on this blog on the 18th of February.  No demonstrators please.  Oh, I almost… Read More »

Writing Challenge

On February 15, 1842, the U.S. Postal Service first introduced adhesive stamps (stamps you lick) to the public. Adhesive stamps were all the rage until 1989, when self-adhesive (peel and stick) stamps were introduced (actually, they were first introduced in 1974… and they were a total failure!). Now, of course, the post office doesn't even make the old, adhesive stamps anymore, as they've been replaced with a newer, easier method.… Read More »

Tuesday’s Tips

Hi Stampers Today's tips include the Blender Pen and the Bone Folder   Blender Pens #102845 $9.95 Blender pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using blender pens with just about any color source. You can use it to blend Stampin' Pastels, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Classic Stampin' Pads for beautiful watercolor effects The tip cleans… Read More »