And the winner is???

Hi Stampers   Angela Mireles (mireles@yahoo.com) has left you a comment: congrats! That is impressive. And the best part is it's such a pleasure reading and looking at!  Angela, I'll ge the package in the mail to you tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest.  I love reading your comments and really appreciate them.  They make my day! Thanks again – I'll have another blog candy contest soon.… Read More »

Ornament Punch now available for ordering

The extra-large Ornmanet punch is now available for ordering (119847).  The quality problems with the punch have been resolved and our supply is ready to go. Thank you for your patience as we work to provide you with high-quality products.

Blog anniversary and 20% sale

Hi Stampers! I'm celebrating my blog anniversary big time with two specials: Leave a comment on any post until 9 March 2011.  I'll announce the winner on 10 March on my blog.  20% off any item or even the whole order! Effective 9 March – 31 March 2011 The 20% sale will have to be submitted through me not my online order.  Just send me you wish list and I'll send… Read More »

Elizabeth

Hi Stampers   This delicately ornate image will set a lovely tone on invitations, place settings, favors, and anything you create. Isn't this image lovely?  It's the Elizabeth Stamp from the a la carte section (Page 18) of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog.  It's always available as a digital download (#124455)! It's the 4th and last  card the ladies will be making at stamp camp on Friday, 11 March… Read More »

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 »