Hi Stampers According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.) Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. Not us! We… Read More »
I have the ink pad holder I bought from them a couple of years ago that I've converted to a punch holder. Hmmmmm, now that I've studied the new holder more thoroughly, I see that you can also store the border punches. I may have to reconsider whether I need this or not. The last picture is the one I am currently using. The company is called OrganizeMore out of Oregon. I've bought… Read More »
Are you looking for ideas to for cards, projects and scrapbooking? Do you enjoy learning new techniques? Do you want to learn the latest trends in card making and scrapbooking? Sign up for my newsletter, It's distributed bi-monthly and is chocked full of samples, techniques and the latest in promotions and specials from Stampin' Up!. You'll also receive exclusive only specials, offers and promotions. If you include your birthday, you… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's card uses a My Digital Studio exclusive! The Timeless Stamp Brush Set will make you think of yesteryear and works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car. The image and sentiment were printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock in Early Espresso Ink. The images on the top portion are also from the same digital download. It's an image of… Read More »
Hi Stampers Have you done it yet? Have you sent me a picture of your favorite valentine card? I'd like to showcase your favorite card on February 14, 2011. Please send me a picture file (jpg, bmp, png) of your to rachelbrumley@cox.net by Sunday, 13 February 2011. Click here for all the details. Thanks ~~Rachel
Hi Stampers By now, you know that I love the My Digital Studio. I used it to print out the sentiment for today's card. The pattern paper is the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I got the idea for the Antique Brads and retired Deck the Halls Designer Buttons from someone on the Late Night Stampers Demo group but I can't remember her name. … Read More »
New My Digital Studio Catalog PDF Available Today (from SU website) We're excited to announce an exceptional new resource for you and your customers–a My Digital Studio Catalog PDF. It includes all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through January 2011! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details. Because MDS… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today, I have to talk about two of my favorite tools from Stampin' Up!. It's the My Digital Studio and, of course, the Big Shot! I absolutely, unequivocally,undisputably love these two items. But before I get into the tips section, I want to clarify my post from yesterday. I would like one picture of your favorite valentine card that you made this year. On Monday, 14 February, I will post… Read More »
If you are going to be posting pictures to your blog, then this is a must take class. I use photoshop for my pictures and will also be taking this class. I learn how to use photoshop on my own and know just enough to make myself dangerous! (LOL). Here's the link to the Photoshop Class. There's also a video that explains the class. Deadline is fast approaching so sign… Read More »
On Monday, 14 February, it's Valentine's Day and also my anniversary. How romantic is that! How about you help me celebrate this very important day. I would like to post as many valentine cards as possible from you, my downline. All you have to do is send me a picture of the valentine card you will be giving to your husband or special someone. It can be for your husband,… Read More »
