Happiness Shared and we have a winner for the Free Stamp Set of the Month!

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 »

Tuesday’s Tips

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 »

Fear and Under-Pricing in the Stamping World

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 »

Thanks a Million

Hi Stampers  Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We had our grandchildren overnight so it was a great weekend for us.  We value all the time we spend with them because they grow up so fast!   We all get our inspiration from so many things and as I was skimming through a magazine called At home in Arkansas, I found this page.  I loved it at first sight and… Read More »

Explore your Creativity

Shelli has a great love of creativity, and she is sharing it with you in a new video.  

By Lyssa Zwolanek A big problem that sometimes occurs a couple of years into demonstratorship happens when we realize we need to raise our prices. Prices are raised for any number of very legitimate reasons, including increased costs, whether of raw product, supply costs, or gas prices; new costs such as developing babysitting expenses or having to rent a larger space; or simply the realization that one is making only… Read More »

Get your Big Shot!

Big Shot Special – 1 March 2011 through 31 March 2011 Buy the Big Shot Machine ($99.95) and any other Big Shot Accessories or Dies that total $50.05 or more. The total will be at least $150 before taxes and shipping. Besides the machine and the other products you choose, you will also receive the following: One FREE (1) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder of your choice— value $7.95 One 1 hour "How to Use… Read More »

Celebration Central Card Kit Tutorial for sale

How many birthday parties do you or your children attend? Imagine having cards, notes, and tags ready at a moment’s notice.  How does that feel? Join me and you’ll be prepared instead of panicked at the last minute!  You’ll score bonus points (and maybe extra cake) when you give these essential sets to your friends so they can be prepared at a moment’s notice, too. The playful colors and whimsical… Read More »

New Digital Downloads

Our latest digital downloads are here! I purchased the Easter Blossoms Stamp Brush Set Digital Download #124436 and printed out the little girl image in Soft Suede and the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler   Here's the latest digital download: Download February_22_2011_MDS_Downloads[1] In case you've missed the previous downloads Download February_15_2011_MDS_Downloads[1] Download February_8_2011_MDS_Downloads[1] Download February_1_2011_MDS_Downloads[1] Download MDS_Catalog_October_2009_January_2011[1] The My Digital Studio catalog includes allof the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version)… Read More »

Five Pillars of Leadership Webinar Series February 23, 2011 At Leadership 2011 in Nashville, we introduced the next level of training–Ready, Set, Lead! This exciting program is designed to boost confidence and empower Stampin' Up! leaders at all levels. The program consists of 15 newsletters full of training, tips, and manageable checklists that foster a fun and rewarding upline experience. To qualify, recruit a demonstrator to your downline, and you… Read More »