Way to go Kerry!

Good Morning stampers Sometimes you just know when someone you recently recruited is going to be more than amazing.  I felt this way about my two latest recruits, Kelli and  Kerry.  They are off to a great start with workshops and orders. Kerry sent me a picture of how she distributes her customer's SU products when they come in. Each bag and card is different.  I think that her customers are going to… Read More »

Hem Your Blessings

Good Morning Stampers Before I go into today's post, I think we'll have a contest!  You have until 13 August 2010 to tell me your favorite item in the new catalog.  Just leave a comment on any of the posts.  I'll draw a name using random.or and post the winner on my blog on 14 August 2010.  If the winner does not come forward to claim her/his prize, I'll pick… Read More »

1/2″ Stitched-Poly Ribbon Product Share

Good Morning Stampers Time for another ribbon share.  It's the best way to get the ribbon you love without spending a lot of money.  This product share features the 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon available in the new In Colors palette which include Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz.  The ribbon is unique with stitched edges to give your projects an eclectic look.  I will take orders immediately… Read More »

Medallion Emboss Resist

Good Morning Stampers  Before I go into today's card, I want to toot my own horn!  I made Manager (WHOOOHOOOO) -  I want to thank all my customers (both local and lon distance) for their support.  And I want to thank those customers that become part of my downline, The Golden Girls.  Thanks so much!  This card is for the Techniques Class on Friday.  There are still a couple of openings available,… Read More »

With all my heart

Good Morning Stampers With all the excitement of the new stamps in the new catalog, we forget about the ones that have been around since the last mini.  With All My Heartwas given out at Leadership in January and I'm embarrassed to say that this is the first time I've used it.  Thanks goodness this stamp set made into the new catalog. And now after breaking it out,  I know you're going… Read More »

New Techniques Class

New Techniques Class Friday, 6 August 2010 12:00 to 2:00 pm My home For all the details and to register for the class.

Pricing your classes

Check out this video by John SanPietro on pricing classes when you include a product. http://stampingismybusiness.typepad.com/blog/2010/08/sudsol-blog-tour-video-should-i-add-product-to-my-classes.html

Sell it Softly

August 2, 2010 Convention 2010 featured Sue Rusch as our keynote speaker, as well as a class presenter. Her Main Stage remarks focused on Selling It Softly, or how demonstrators can increase their sales without feeling pushy or overbearing. While Sue acknowledged that Stampin' Up! products are, indeed, awesome, she also noted that she'd never seen a product "sell itself." Any products, no matter how wonderful they are, need someone… Read More »

Watercolor Trio

Good Morning Stampers You can paint some beautiful floral watercolors on your projects with the stamps from the Watercolor Trio Stamp Set in  the Summer Mini. These silhouette images were designed to imprint the look of watercolor. So, even if you still love to watercolor, you can still get the watercolor look you want when you’re in a pinch to make a card quickly.  What I did for today's card is to color… Read More »

You can now order the pastels!

Good Morning Stampers! Before I go into today's post, I wanted to let the Vintage Product Share customers that I will be ordering the products on 1 August.  You should receive your items within two weeks. I'll have the information on round 2 of the Vintage Product Share in the next couple of days.  Thanks so much for your support! Stampin' Pastels Available Bring out the artist in yourself with our… Read More »