Two Step Owl Punch

Good Morning  This card is a "just because" card.  It's silly and I don't know if I will give it to anyone but I wanted make an owl card.  This is the 2nd one I've made and I have fallen in love with the little fellow!   But like all the men I've fallen in love with, I want to change them!  Instead of using the punched out circles you get with the… Read More »

You’ve come a long way baby!

Good Morning Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend – for us it was quiet – just the way we like it. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, between 1998 and 2003, the number of female riders has increased approximately 34 percent. This number shows that roughly 4.3 million women motorcyclists out of 23.5 million people that operate a motorcycle or approximately 18 percent of all riders are women. "You’ve… Read More »

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 »