Time Management in a nutshell

I thought I'd share a question and answer from the BSCG forum.  It's an excerpt from a girl wanted to know how to manage the little time she had on her Stampin' Up! business.  "…My question is for those with the same type of responsibilites as me – how do you manage it all, how do you organize your days to include everything you need to do to grow your… Read More »

Card Kits Tutorials on sale now!

Hi Stampers  Celebration Central Card Kit Tutorial I forgot to mention about the Card Kit Tutorial I am selling this month.  It's only $7.95 and you get: 32 pages of instructions with color pictures.  BONUS: Build a Cupcake Punch Tutorial BONUS: Chunky Essentials Stampin’ Glitter Tutorial  Please click here for all the details. On the older tutorials, I've decided to sell them at a reduce price:  They are all $5.00. … Read More »

How to create a watermark

Several of you have asked me how to create a water mark for your photos.  If you use Photoshop, here's an easy to to create a watermark Create a Watermark

Nature Walk

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 »

A Slice of Life

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   

A Slice of life

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 »

Vintage Shelli

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 »

Team Name

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 »

Blog anniversary

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 »

Studio Sketches

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 »