The Nicest Things

Hi Stampers  Fewer things carry us through the rough patches or cheer us on in our triumphs better than a good friend.  I thought this stamp set, The Nicest Things would be the perfect card for my BFF in Arkansas, Jane.  I was sick at the beginning of this month and Jane showered me with gifts – see this post.  I didn't want to post it until I knew she had… Read More »

Sell-a-bration Items

I've attached an image file (PDF) of all the stamp sets on page 11 (back cover) that are available in lieu of the SAB items on pages 4-10.  Download SAB 2011 Items on page 11  

Tuesday’s Tips

Hi Stampers This weeks Tuesday's Tips features two accessories  from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  These items are a quick way to add dimensions to your projects! Rosettes Beveled Windowpanes Rosettes (#118774) $5.95)  Bring a touch of romance from the rose garden on a gentle spring day as well as some eye-pleasing dimension to your projects with these sweet ribbon flowers.  Small Ribbon flowers, perfect for accents Available in Vanilla but… Read More »

Blog Candy

Hi Stampers It's time for another round of Blog Candy!  Do you love blog candy?  Your chance to win everything in the photo above is just a comment away.  Please leave me a comment at the end of this post with your favorite  new product in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog. The deadline for participation is Sunday, Jan 22 at 5:00 p.m. CST.  The randomly selected winner will be announced on Sunday… Read More »

Notes from Leadership 2011

Wow, LT went so fast and we were so busy that regular posting was hard to do (especially when trying to type on my phone!) Here are some of the happenings from Thursday’s General Session: Overall theme of change… Organizational changes SU! made earlier this fall Addition of item history in Customer Manager Book-a-thon (5,520 workshops booked) MDS Website and reduction in print pricing Changes in regional agenda to make… Read More »

Simple Sunday: Thoughts and Prayers the MDS Way

Hi Stampers Before I go into today's card, I wanted to let you know that I am having problems (with a capital P) with my old video camera.  It  broke during the filming of the  video on how to emboss only the corner using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.  I have a Flip (unopened and still in the packaging) which I will need to learn how to use.  I hear it's a very simple camera to… Read More »

Mr. Hoot

Hi Stampers  What would Valentine's Day be without Mr. Hoot (Two Step Owl Punch)!  I paired the cute little with the Valentine Defined Stamp Brush Set Digital Download just released from Stampin' Up! a couple of days ago.  One of the things I love about the digital images is that you can make them any size you like!  But at heart, I am a true hands-on stamper and usually make my cards… Read More »

Tip of the Week – do you ask for referrals?

STAMPING IS MY BUSINESS! TIP OF THE WEEK – DO YOU ASK FOR REFERRALS? When one of my clients asks me how to generate more leads for sales and recruiting, I respond by asking them whether or not they've fully utilized their existing base of customers and recruits?  If you're not asking for referrals, you're missing out on a very easy, very effective way to grow your business.  Whenever you… Read More »

New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Our latest digital downloads are here–and more are on the way for the month of January!   WHOOHOO the motorcycle stamp is back in digital format! Item  Description  Image  Price  124034  Pink Pirouette Patterns Designer Series Paper    $1.95  124032  Rose Red Patterns Designer Series Paper     $1.95   124037  Wild Wasabi Patterns Designer Series Paper    $1.95   124035  So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper    $1.95   124024  Letterpress Alphabet… Read More »

Career Plan Revisions The Stampin' Up! Career Plan is a collection of programs that determine how you are compensated for the work you do as a demonstrator. It includes compensation (overrides, volume rebates, etc.), programs and incentives (hostess benefits, Stampin' Start, Great Rewards, incentive trip, etc.), and awards (performance bonuses, annual awards). Exciting changes will be announced over the next several months, and this will be your central location for… Read More »