Aqua Painter Tips

Basic Care & Use: Choose paper that is of heavier quality, such as the Confetti or Naturals cardstocks (Ultrasmooth cardstock is ok if you don’t plan to do a lot of blending). Stamp with an ink that won’t bleed or emboss your image. Fill the barrel with the liquid of your choice. Squeeze the barrel so the liquid fills the reservoir and begins to drip from the brush, though not… Read More »

Year of the Regal Rose Rabbit, 2011

 According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012.  The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs.  The Rabbit is a lucky sign.  Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted.  People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals… Read More »

Tuesday’s Product Tips and a new winner!

Hi Stampers Before I go into Tuesday's Tips, I drew another name for the Blog Candy since I did not hear back from Laura Chidester. The new winner is Angela said… My favorite is the Springtime vintage DSP and adornments. But I'm also favoring the Nature walk stamp set. It's different that what I would normally use, but It's almost calling me. lol Thanks for the chance at your candy, it… Read More »

Last day for free shipping and a Blue Countryside

Hi Stampers   FREE SHIPPING for newsletter subscribers – ends 31 January 2010 Free Stamp Set of the month (Eat Chocolate) - ends 31 January 2010 Kindle precious pastimes of moments spent enjoying nature and relaxing in the countryside with the Countryside Stamp Set.  I love this stamp set because it's full of images reminiscent of simpler times.   Today's card is for my son-in-law Gary who lives in California.  His is a fast… Read More »

Owl “stuff”

Hi Stampers I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weekend (yes, it's beautiful in our area because it's in the 60's!).  We certainly are – last week it snowed and now it's warm. If you have the two-step owl punch, then you will definitely be interested in the attached two files..  The first one is different projects using the Two Step Owl Punch.  The 2nd file is "owl" phrases you… Read More »

Saturday, 1/29/2011 Challenge

This weekend, I want you to just plan for a productive Monday: Write down the names of the five people you're going to call about the Business Opportunity this week. Post a comment here after calls have been made on Monday.  Thanks

Alternative Income Streams

Recap from the Business Discussion Group on Alternative Income Streams Product sales is only one way to earn money through your stamping business.  In the Business Discussion Group, we explored other ways to create income streams and here are the salient points from that meeting: Fee Based Services Fee based classes and events are great because they give you CASH and the potential for sales based on the products used… Read More »

New Techniques Class

Hi Stampers We had so much fun at the Valentine Class today.  I am so blessed to be surrounded by such fun and talented ladies!  Are you ready to have some fun?  If so, sign up for my classes this coming Spring.  The next class is the New Techniques Class which will feature the technique called 3D Stamping.  Click here to see a sample.  I'll post another card using the… Read More »

One last time

Hi Stampers  I could not let Valentine's Day go by without making at least one masculine Valentine's Day card.  My husband would not forgive me because not only is it Valentine's Day but it's also our anniversary!  So this card is for him – love you Honey! – yes he follows my blog!   The heart is from the Always Stamp Set and the Hugs and Kisses sentiment is from… Read More »

Shabby Chic

Hi Stampers  This is one of the cards the ladies will be making at the Valentine Stamp Camp on Friday, 28 January 2011.  This class had to be rescheduled because of snow so I'm glad I'm going to be able to have it before Valentine's Day!  For today's card, I used the Always Stamp Set.  Love this set – love the elegant images and it's so shabby chic! The base card is Pretty… Read More »