Swap Cards

Hi Stampers These are the cards I will be swapping at the Fort Worth Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar.  At our regional seminars, thousands of demonstrators from across the United States and Canada enjoy stamping, swapping, inspiring messages, creative demonstrations, and fresh ideas by top-notch presenters. We are going to have so much fun!  Sure wish you could join us.  And you can, just join my team with the special that… Read More »

Grandparents’ Day

Hi Stampers I loved my grandparents and was very close to them.  My grandfather died in 1972 and my grandmother died in 2001 and I still think of them often.  They lived in what was then rural Moorpark and I remember going to the garbage dump with my grandfather in his old truck.  Or eating Butter Brickle Ice Cream with my grandmother – she loved Butter Brickle! In honor of… Read More »

Kerry Mattingly

    Hello fellow Stampers! My name is Kerry Mattingly and I am a new member of the Stampin UP! Family. I am married to a my husband of 9 years and we have two daughters Logan and Jolie. I had tried scrapbooking several years ago, and even though I love pictures and the idea of preservation that just wasn’t for me. So I put that interest to rest, my girls got… Read More »

Better Your Best Challenge

Time for another challenge.  The challenge for September is "Better your Best".  That means if you better last month's (Aug 2010) sales, you will earn Brumley Bucks. Good Luck!

Long – so grab a cup of coffee!

Why Giving Away the Catalog Is A Good Idea! -by John Sanpietro Certified Professional Development Coach Stamping Is My Business! The following was posted on 6/6/07 as a response to various comments on SUDSOL about the wisdom of giving out the catalog. Hi everyone, Every year when I suggest giving the catalog away for free, it stirs up a hornets nest of conversation and controversy.  Of all of the things… Read More »

Mark your calendar!

Hi Stampers In celebration of World Card Making Day on Saturday, 2 October, Rachel Brumley and Norma Hodge will host a free card making event for the public.  So if you live in the Bella Vista, AR area and would like to help us make 1,000 cards for the organization, "From Our Hearts", please show up at the Village Insurance Community Room, 2838 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR  72714. All the… Read More »

Studio Sketches

Hi Stampers The Studio Sketches Stamp Set is the perfect stamp for a sophisticated yet simple handmade greeting card.  I love the still life art inspirations of this set!  Today's card is one of the cards that the ladies will be making at stamp camp scheduled for Friday, 17 September 2010 at my home.  Isn't this ribbon gorgeous??? I currently have a couple of spots left on the 1 1/4… Read More »

House of Haunts

Hi Stampers I almost forgot the mentioned which stamp  set I'm giving away for the Free Stamp Set of the Month contest for September 2010.  It's the Vintage Lables.  To be eligible for this contest, all you have to do is place an online order (no minimum) and your name will automatically be entered into the contest. I must be in a Halloween mood because I've made another card this… Read More »

Top 10 Reasons for Entrepreneurial Success By JAY GOLTZ I really have only one indulgence. I bought an expensive convertible a few years ago. It is not a midlife crisis car; I would call it a midlife celebration car. It is not red. It was a prerecession purchase. In any case, I was driving to work one recent morning, sitting at a stoplight when a car pulled up next to… Read More »

Simple Sunday

Good Morning Stampers Today's card is a very simple card I made for one of my customers.  I used the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper as the main focal point and the Whisper White 5/8 Satin Ribbon added a soft touch of elegance.  Instead of using one sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, I'm including 4 different ones and I'll let her select which one she want to use for… Read More »