Now is the perfect time!

 Hi stampers Been thinking about Joining Stampin' Up? How would you like to: get the catalogs before everyone else? purchase new stuff before everyone else earn FREE Product? earn some extra Money? get a discount off your Stampin' Up!? get 15% off your Starter Kit? get a FREE Product bundle worth $50? Join my Team? Then you should consider joining Stampin' Up! and my team!!! I would love to have… Read More »

The Color Purple and a Free Stamp Set of the Month Winner

Hi Stampers   Before I go into today's card, I'd like to announce the winner of the Free Stamp Set of the Month for January.  The free Stamp Set is Eat Chocolate from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the winner is Sondra Agathakis.  Sondra, please let me know whether you want wood or clear mount. The Free Stamp Set for February is the Plane & Simple Stamp Set from the… Read More »

Aqua Painter Tips

Basic Care & Use: Choose paper that is of heavier quality, such as the Confetti or Naturals cardstocks (Ultrasmooth cardstock is ok if you don’t plan to do a lot of blending). Stamp with an ink that won’t bleed or emboss your image. Fill the barrel with the liquid of your choice. Squeeze the barrel so the liquid fills the reservoir and begins to drip from the brush, though not… Read More »

Year of the Regal Rose Rabbit, 2011

 According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012.  The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs.  The Rabbit is a lucky sign.  Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted.  People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals… Read More »

Tuesday’s Product Tips and a new winner!

Hi Stampers Before I go into Tuesday's Tips, I drew another name for the Blog Candy since I did not hear back from Laura Chidester. The new winner is Angela said… My favorite is the Springtime vintage DSP and adornments. But I'm also favoring the Nature walk stamp set. It's different that what I would normally use, but It's almost calling me. lol Thanks for the chance at your candy, it… Read More »

Last day for free shipping and a Blue Countryside

Hi Stampers   FREE SHIPPING for newsletter subscribers – ends 31 January 2010 Free Stamp Set of the month (Eat Chocolate) - ends 31 January 2010 Kindle precious pastimes of moments spent enjoying nature and relaxing in the countryside with the Countryside Stamp Set.  I love this stamp set because it's full of images reminiscent of simpler times.   Today's card is for my son-in-law Gary who lives in California.  His is a fast… Read More »

Owl “stuff”

Hi Stampers I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weekend (yes, it's beautiful in our area because it's in the 60's!).  We certainly are – last week it snowed and now it's warm. If you have the two-step owl punch, then you will definitely be interested in the attached two files..  The first one is different projects using the Two Step Owl Punch.  The 2nd file is "owl" phrases you… Read More »

Saturday, 1/29/2011 Challenge

This weekend, I want you to just plan for a productive Monday: Write down the names of the five people you're going to call about the Business Opportunity this week. Post a comment here after calls have been made on Monday.  Thanks

Alternative Income Streams

Recap from the Business Discussion Group on Alternative Income Streams Product sales is only one way to earn money through your stamping business.  In the Business Discussion Group, we explored other ways to create income streams and here are the salient points from that meeting: Fee Based Services Fee based classes and events are great because they give you CASH and the potential for sales based on the products used… Read More »

New Techniques Class

Hi Stampers We had so much fun at the Valentine Class today.  I am so blessed to be surrounded by such fun and talented ladies!  Are you ready to have some fun?  If so, sign up for my classes this coming Spring.  The next class is the New Techniques Class which will feature the technique called 3D Stamping.  Click here to see a sample.  I'll post another card using the… Read More »