How to start an e-mail newsletter – part 1

Written by Debbie McNeill Edited by Glenda Trexler Newsletters are an excellent communication tool for any business owner, but especially for a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. They help communicate your image, connect with customers and prospects on a different level, provide value to readers, and communicate any promotions and product offerings – keeping customers up to date. My mentor, Ali Brown, once said “It’s not your customers responsibility to keep up… Read More »

Flower Fancy

Hi Stampers   The Flower Fancy Stamp Set remains one of my favorite sets.  I decided to go simple on this card with the pearls as the only embellishment.  The colors used are Concord Grape and Very Vanilla.  The images were colored using Concord Grape and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers.  The background (Very Vanilla) was fed through the big shot using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  I added pearls… Read More »

Writing on the wall

Hi Stampers I finally put up my letters in my Stampin' Studio.  Several months ago I bought the Decorative Monogram R and C from the 2010 Definitely Decorative Mini Catalog but just hadn't gotten around to put them up in my room.  I love the look of the classic letters with the subtle flourish – how about you.  What is your style of letter?   And here they are on my… Read More »

Success

  "Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration." – Evan Esar

Elements of Style and blog candy

Hi Stampers   I must be in a water-coloring mood since today's card just lends itself to water-coloring.  I selected Elements of Style because I wanted to take a break from Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards.  I love this stamp set because of the vintage blooms, birds and flourishes.  I stamped the image on watercolor paper with Basic Black Classic Inkand then water-colored it with an aqua painter using Cherry Cobbler,… Read More »

Autumn Harvest

Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Autumn is the perfect time for many people to go outside.  Today's card which features the Autumn Harvest Stamp Set captures the rustic, homey feel of being outside at harvest time.   It's perfect for watercoloring!   The pumpkin and leave images were stamped with Basic Black Classic ink on watercolor paper.  I then watercolored them using Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard and Cajun Craze… Read More »

My Digital Studio Design Contest

Hi Stampers! The frost is on the pumpkin, autumn's in the air, and it's the perfect time to get cozy creating My Digital Studio cards and scrapbook pages for our first ever My Digital Studio Design Contest! You could win FREE My Digital Studio digital downloads from Stampin' Up! valued at approximately $400. And there's more! Winners will also receive a  personal blog digital pin  The contest is open to all who… Read More »

Christmas Wish List

Want to have sales in December (normally a slow month)? One of the things I do that works for me is send out a Christmas Wish to all my customers.  I usually send out the wish list on 1 November with a return deadline of 15 November. If they don't send it back by then, you need to get on the phone and ask them for it.  Once you have… Read More »

Fall is in the air

Hi Stampers There is a slight chill in the air. do you feel it? FALL is here!  I  love fall – the crisp, cooler weather makes me think of pumpkins and spice, apple cider, and comfort food!  My favorite comfort food is Pumpkin Pie!  What is your favorite comfort food?  I took a picture of the fall colors outside my  studio window this morning to show you how beautiful it can… Read More »

Productivity Tip

PRODUCTIVITY TIP – How To End Your Day… from Stamping Is My Business! by John Sanpietro If you want to be as productive as possible, the best way to end your day is to set yourself up for the next day. When you have about 20 minutes left in your office, stop what you're doing and complete the following tasks: Clean up your desk and office space.  Anything that needs… Read More »