Hi Stampers I said that I would post my grandson's birthday card today but I decided to post a card using the Bliss Stamp Set from the Sale-a-Bration Mini Catalog which will no longer be available after Thursday (3/31/2011) – boohoo! This is one of my favorites and am so sorry to see it go. The good thing is that I not only got the stamp set but I also have the… Read More »
Hi Stampers Stampin' Up! has released the latest downloads. Today's release includes a stamp set I've been looking at for a while now but hesitated to purchase it. Now that it's available in digital format, I will purchase it and several of the others on today's list. It's called Homegrown Brush Stamp Set and I love the samples I've seen out there using this set. Tomorrow I'll post a card… Read More »
Congratulations to Kelli Buenconsejo (Hawaii) – she has a new recruit – Wanda Ishizuka! Welcome Wanda!
Hi Stampers I almost forgot about my newsletter subscriber contest. I should have announced the winner on 25 March 2011 but time just got away from me! Too much vacation I guess! Thanks to everyone who participated. Number 228 on my newsletter subcriber list is Brenda Shrader at wabitfut@aol.com. Brenda – please send me your address so that I can get the ribbons out to you. My e-mail address is… Read More »
By John Sanpietro, Certified Business Coach Stamping Is My Business! Here's the truth you'll hear very few people tell you when they're marketing to you. Building a business takes money and time. And if you're not willing or able to commit both, it's going to be a lot more difficult for you to succeed. That doesn't mean business owners who work this only part-time, or don't have a lot of… Read More »
I was not happy with the selection of SAB items this year (except for the Bliss!) and would like to send a list of possible items for next year's SAB mini catalog to Stampin' Up!. Would you help me by providing some ideas? I'll compile the list and post it to this blog after I've sent it to SU. I would like to see a list of items YOU FEEL… Read More »
Hi Stampers I never come back from California without some See's Candy! On this trip I brought back a pound of Chocolate Walnut Fudge for my DH and an Easter Egg for my BFF Jane. I know at this point several of you are saying but your husband doesn't like sweets! Well he doesn't, but he does make an exception for See's Candy. I made a card to matched the box… Read More »
Hi Stampers In April, I will be adding two new classes to my calendar. 1. Big Shot Class – 12:00 to 2:00 pm (Friday, 15 April 2011) (monthly: 3rd Friday) How many times have you purchased a new tool only to have it sit around because you are uncertain about using it? With my Big Shot Project Class, I'll help you learn to use new Big Shot dies and accessories, plus… Read More »
Don't forget about selecting your customers for the FREE Mini Catalogs you earn (based on your personal sales – see below for all the details). Deadline to select customers for your free mini's is 31 March 2011. Mini Catalog Mailing Program Need a way to keep Stampin' Up!'s exclusive products fresh in your customers' minds? Need an efficient, cost-effective way to market Stampin' Up! products? The Mini Catalog Mailing Program… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's card features the Bleaching Technique (using your stamps and household bleach) which the ladies will be making on Friday, 1 April 2011. I know that it's been around for a while but I thought it was time to try it again. The other card for the New Techniques Class can be found here. I just love the way this turned out. I stamped the image (from Inspired… Read More »
