New Digital Downloads

Hi Stampers Stampin' Up! has released the latest downloads. Today's release includes a stamp set I've been looking at for a while now but hesitated to purchase it.  Now that it's available in digital format, I will purchase it and several of the others on today's list.  It's called Homegrown Brush Stamp Set and I love the samples I've seen out there using this set.  Tomorrow I'll post a card… Read More »

Congratulations Kelli!

Congratulations to Kelli Buenconsejo (Hawaii) – she has a new recruit – Wanda Ishizuka! Welcome Wanda!

We have a winner!

Hi Stampers I almost forgot about my newsletter subscriber contest.  I should have announced the winner on 25 March 2011 but time just got away from me!  Too much vacation I guess! Thanks to everyone who participated.   Number 228 on my newsletter subcriber list is Brenda Shrader at wabitfut@aol.com. Brenda – please send me your address so that I can get the ribbons out to you.  My e-mail address is… Read More »

Are you trying? Or just trying to try?

 By John Sanpietro, Certified Business Coach Stamping Is My Business! Here's the truth you'll hear very few people tell you when they're marketing to you.  Building a business takes money and time.  And if you're not willing or able to commit both, it's going to be a lot more difficult for you to succeed. That doesn't mean business owners who work this only part-time, or don't have a lot of… Read More »

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 »