Deck the Halls

Hi Stampers I finally got started on my Christmas Cards.  I decided to keep them simple and used the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper.  I loved this DSP which has some of my favorite vintage classic images such as boughs of holly, poinsettias and musical notes.  I plan on making 100 of these and in the mail by the 15th of the month!  And I can do it because I have… Read More »

WRAP – Scallop Envelope Gift Box

Simple gifts can be made extra special when beautifully wrapped. This box is made using the Scallop Envelope Die and the Big Shot. This die is easily adapted to make more than just envelopes! This box is perfect for home baked treats complimented by our cellophane bags. Our cellophane bags come in 3 sizes (small, medium and large) and fit the box perfectly for the finishing touch!   Supplies Stamps:… Read More »

How can I Drum Up Some Business

  Excerpt from From John SanPietro's latest newsletter.  Subscribe to his "Stamping is my Business" newletters – a "must" for the business demonstrator.  Click here  to subscribe. My January Is Looking Bleak!  How Can I Drum Up Some Business?   January is often a tough time for stamping business owners.  Because most bookings take place a month in advance, the December holidays have a nasty habit of reducing the number of commitments… Read More »

New Digial Downloads for my Digital Studio

Hi Stampers More digital downloads are here!  And more are on the way for the month of December.  I am having so much fun with all the digital downloads (yesterday's cards were made using the latest downloads).   Item  Description  Image  Price  125148   2011 Notable Desktop Calendar Kit     $14.95   125145   Calm and Bright Photo Card Template     $1.95   125146   Holiday Greetings Photo Card Template  … Read More »

Shellie to appear on NBC’s TODAY Show

December 6, 2010 Just a reminder–Shelli Gardner will appear on NBC's TODAY Show on December 13, 2010! While we do not know the exact time, we do know she will be on sometime during the third and fourth hour of the show (between 9 AM-11 AM East Coast). Please note: In some markets the fourth hour of the TODAY Show is not shown directly after the first three hours; we… Read More »

Christmas Collage

Hi Stampers   I used the My Digital Studio and the Christmas Collage image from the Deck the Halls Photocard Digital Download Kit.  The Collage Christmas image is such a beautiful image with it's vintage victorian design and baroque like swirls and flourishes.    I printed out the fronts and then layered it on Basic Black Card Stock with Real Red Card Stock as the base card.  I colored in the berries… Read More »

Two Step Owl Punch

Don't you just love this cute little guy!  I've included an attachment that shows the various ways the punch can be used.  I've also included a couple of the cards. Download Owl Punch ideas         

Christmas Wish List – Free Shipping!

Hi Stampers Don't you just love all those kitchen appliances you get for Christmas from your loved ones?  Well stop pretending and get what you really want for Christmas.  You know you want a Big Shot or more stamp sets or ink pads or those gorgeous accessories! You know your hubby and other family members have NO IDEAwhat you’re talking about when you throw out words like DSP or Versamark!… Read More »

Tags Til Christmas

 Hi Stampers I must be in a vintage mood – it seems everything I've made lately has been the vintage type.  I hope you are not getting tired of them.  Even though this set is specifically for tags, I thought I would make a card with it.  I used Bravo Burgundy Card Stock with the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper instead of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.  The lace is our… Read More »

Sale-a-bration More Options for Free Products

The attached document contain the images that are listed on the last page of the SAB Mini Catalogs.  You can use it instead of trying to find it in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. Download Sale-a-bration images 2011 (back of mini catalog) Print it out and keep it with your SAB mini catalog.