Hi Stampers How about some blog candy! Leave a comment on this post telling me what you did for Valentine's Day. I'll pick a winner on 18 February 2011 via random.org. When you leave your comment, please don't forget to leave your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win. I'll announce the winner on this blog on the 18th of February. No demonstrators please. Oh, I almost… Read More »
On February 15, 1842, the U.S. Postal Service first introduced adhesive stamps (stamps you lick) to the public. Adhesive stamps were all the rage until 1989, when self-adhesive (peel and stick) stamps were introduced (actually, they were first introduced in 1974… and they were a total failure!). Now, of course, the post office doesn't even make the old, adhesive stamps anymore, as they've been replaced with a newer, easier method.… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's tips include the Blender Pen and the Bone Folder Blender Pens #102845 $9.95 Blender pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using blender pens with just about any color source. You can use it to blend Stampin' Pastels, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Classic Stampin' Pads for beautiful watercolor effects The tip cleans… Read More »
If you want to set up your own domain name with e-mail address, check out this video by John. How to set up your Business Doman and E-mail address
Hi Stampers According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.) Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. Not us! We… Read More »
I have the ink pad holder I bought from them a couple of years ago that I've converted to a punch holder. Hmmmmm, now that I've studied the new holder more thoroughly, I see that you can also store the border punches. I may have to reconsider whether I need this or not. The last picture is the one I am currently using. The company is called OrganizeMore out of Oregon. I've bought… Read More »
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Hi Stampers Today's card uses a My Digital Studio exclusive! The Timeless Stamp Brush Set will make you think of yesteryear and works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car. The image and sentiment were printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock in Early Espresso Ink. The images on the top portion are also from the same digital download. It's an image of… Read More »
Hi Stampers Have you done it yet? Have you sent me a picture of your favorite valentine card? I'd like to showcase your favorite card on February 14, 2011. Please send me a picture file (jpg, bmp, png) of your to rachelbrumley@cox.net by Sunday, 13 February 2011. Click here for all the details. Thanks ~~Rachel
Hi Stampers By now, you know that I love the My Digital Studio. I used it to print out the sentiment for today's card. The pattern paper is the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I got the idea for the Antique Brads and retired Deck the Halls Designer Buttons from someone on the Late Night Stampers Demo group but I can't remember her name. … Read More »
