Is Email Marketing Dead? I get asked frequently if I think email marketing is going to get taken over by Facebook and Twitter. I say “Heck No!”. And it’s not because my business is tied to Email Marketing either. I’m a consumer of both Facebook and Twitter. I love them both, but I’ve never bought anything based on the information I've read on either. However, many people are still making… Read More »

You Make Me Smile Card Kit – Limited Time Offer

Hi Stampers It's time for another card kit.  This one will definitely make you smile!  Limited Time Offer – 15 September through 15 October 2010 The funky, bold, bright colors and patterns of the Play Date Designer Series Paper are an eye catching combination that is sure to elicit a “wow” from all who see it!  For this kit you’ll use the Play date Designer Series Paper, FYI and Funky Four stamp sets to… Read More »

Happiness Shared

Hi Stampers   The gorgeously life-like flowers in our Happiness Shared stamp set are a lovely way to bring the joy of nature to the hearts of those around you.   Love this flower image from the Happiness Shared Stamp Set.  I colored in the image using a blender pen and the Poppy Parade Classic Ink Pad because I wanted to control the amount of coloring on the flower.  The leaves were colored… Read More »

Flower Fancy

Hi Stampers Try your hand at a little flower arranging with our Two-Step Stampin’ Flower Fancy stamp set. You can quickly create all kinds of attractive bouquets to send to friends and family—or even for home décor projects—with this pleasing assortment of images. Arrange away!  This has to be one of the most beautiful flower images in the catalog! The colors used are Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz and, of… Read More »

Wicked Cool meets House of Haunts

Hi Stampers! Before I go into today's project, I wanted to remind all my local customers about Stamp camp on Friday, 17 September 2010.  I have a couple of openings so if you are interested, click here for all the details. I must have been in a wicked mood when I decided to make this card.  I used images from two different stamp sets House of Haunts and Wicked Cool even though they are not to… Read More »

Last Day to order

  Hi Stampers Wednesday, 15 September 2010 is the last day to order this beautiful card kit.  Bright colors and bold patterns create an eye-catching combination that is sure to elicit a “wow” from everyone who sees it. In this class you’ll use the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper and Friends Never Fade stamp set to create these four gorgeous coordinating cards. Click here for all the details  To place an order,… Read More »

Fort Worth Stampin’ Up! Regional Seminar

Norma and I went to Fort Worth for a Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar! It was interesting, informative and amazing as per usual. I learned SO many fantastic tips I can't wait to share with you!  That's what I love most about stamping events – the simple little tricks that keep the wonder in our hobby. In addition to the cute make and takes they let us do, there were some fabulous demonstrators sharing ideas.  You… Read More »

Winner

Hi Stampers! Thanks to all of you who participated in the "Memories of my Grandparents" contest.  It was so hard to select a winner because I received so many subscribers' fond comments on their memories of their grandparents. The Winner is Debbie Essay.  Debbie please send me your address so that I can send you the A Little Bit of Magic Clear Mount Stamp Set.  If I don't hear from debbie by… Read More »

Simple Sunday

Hi Stampers I made this card for a customer and wanted to keep it simple yet pretty.  I love this designer series paper and depending on what sheet you use, you get a total different look!  And I love that the craft tote and laptop bags, available at the last convention, are made out of the same DSP. I'm on my way back from the regional seminar and I'll have pictures… Read More »

Sydney’s Birthday

Hi Stampers By now you are wondering what stamp set is this?  This card is for my granddaughter Sydney and I thought this stamp would fit her perfectly. It's a non-SU stamp set and I can't remember where I bought it. I won't post very many non-SU cards but I thought this card was too cute to pass up.  Thanks for visiting today