Christmas in July

Good Morning Stampers! The 2nd half of the year is here  and the count down to Christmas has begun.  This is usually a very stressful time for everyone no matter how much we plan to be prepared.  Please join me for a series of Christmas card classes using Stampin' Up! products starting on 23 July 2010.  We'll also meet in August, September and October.  Each month, you will make  10 cards, 2 designs (each… Read More »

Six Ways to Watercolor

Good Morning Stampers This months Flowers Awash Card Kit tutorial showcases 6 ways to watercolor.  Love the look of watercoloring but you think it is too difficult or complicated? Then this tutorial  is for you! The tutorial shows you how  to watercolor which will turn normal cards to “WOW” cards. All it takes is the right tool. You will be astounded how easy watercoloring is with the Aqua Painter tool. Join me to… Read More »

Bradford Grandchildren

Good Morning Stampers I just have to share with you the latest picture of my grandchildren. I used the My Digital Studio to whip up this scrapbook page in about 10 minutes.  It is so easy when you use the designed pages in the  program. Thanks for stopping by today   To purchase the My Digital Studio or to shop 24/7, visit my Stampin' Store  My Digital Studio (118108) 

Just for you!

Good Morning Stampers Did you know that you can actually rejoin Stampin' Up! for $35.00?  They want you back and we want you!  If you were previously a demonstrator but weren't a member of our team, you might consider rejoining with us! If you've previously been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I really hope you see the awesome value in this.  Just $35 instead of $175.00 to re-join.  You have absolutely nothing… Read More »

Happiness Shared

Good Morning Stampers Before I go into today's card, I forgot to mention that the "Free Stamp Set of the Month" for July is $25.00 gift certificate – I'll pay shipping and taxes.  All you have to do is order online from me (any amount) and your name will be entered into the contest.  The contest runs 1 July through 31 July 2010. For this card, I am using the… Read More »

1 1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Share

Stampin’ Up!’s grosgrain ribbon coordinate with our exclusive color palette. Our striped grosgrain is a quick and inexpensive embellishment for your cards and gift bags, and comes in our exclusive colors. 100% polyester   With this share, you get two yards of each for a total of 22 yards of gorgeous 1 1/4 striped grosgrain ribbon. 1 ¼” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon includes: Daffodil Delight Pumpkin Pie Pretty in Pink Real… Read More »

Bright Delight

Good Morning Stampers! Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Today's card was inspired by one in the July Stampin' Success (page 28).  This magazine is available to all demonstrators and is chocked full of helpful hints, business ideas and cards that inspire you. I just love the color combination of black, white and yellow.  Though in this case, the yellow is called Daffodil Delight.  Daffodil Delight is the new yellow… Read More »

With a song in my heart

Good morning stampers As I was making this card, the song "With a song in my heart" kept going through my mind.  I don't even remember who sang it!  So I decided to use the title as the  sentiment on my card.    I did not use a stamp set with this card but used the Newsprint Designer Series Paper as the main focal point.  The gorgeous ribbon is called Rich… Read More »

What about Hostess Benefits?

Response to Yesterday's Video – What About Hostess Benefits? by John SanPietro One of my clients forwarded a response to the video I made yesterday regarding selling $20 in retired product in exchange for $20 in free new catalog product. The response points out the following: I didn't include hostess benefits I should have assumed the full, retail price of the retired stamp set was being charged (no discount) I… Read More »

Video – Buy $20 in Retired Product

VIDEO – Buy $20 in Retired Product, Get $20 in New Product Free… Good Idea?   from Stamping Is My Business! by John Sanpietro   Very good – check it out!