Hi Stampers I must be in a water-coloring mood since today's card just lends itself to water-coloring. I selected Elements of Style because I wanted to take a break from Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. I love this stamp set because of the vintage blooms, birds and flourishes. I stamped the image on watercolor paper with Basic Black Classic Inkand then water-colored it with an aqua painter using Cherry Cobbler,… Read More »
Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Autumn is the perfect time for many people to go outside. Today's card which features the Autumn Harvest Stamp Set captures the rustic, homey feel of being outside at harvest time. It's perfect for watercoloring! The pumpkin and leave images were stamped with Basic Black Classic ink on watercolor paper. I then watercolored them using Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard and Cajun Craze… Read More »
Hi Stampers! The frost is on the pumpkin, autumn's in the air, and it's the perfect time to get cozy creating My Digital Studio cards and scrapbook pages for our first ever My Digital Studio Design Contest! You could win FREE My Digital Studio digital downloads from Stampin' Up! valued at approximately $400. And there's more! Winners will also receive a personal blog digital pin The contest is open to all who… Read More »
Want to have sales in December (normally a slow month)? One of the things I do that works for me is send out a Christmas Wish to all my customers. I usually send out the wish list on 1 November with a return deadline of 15 November. If they don't send it back by then, you need to get on the phone and ask them for it. Once you have… Read More »
Hi Stampers There is a slight chill in the air. do you feel it? FALL is here! I love fall – the crisp, cooler weather makes me think of pumpkins and spice, apple cider, and comfort food! My favorite comfort food is Pumpkin Pie! What is your favorite comfort food? I took a picture of the fall colors outside my studio window this morning to show you how beautiful it can… Read More »
PRODUCTIVITY TIP – How To End Your Day… from Stamping Is My Business! by John Sanpietro If you want to be as productive as possible, the best way to end your day is to set yourself up for the next day. When you have about 20 minutes left in your office, stop what you're doing and complete the following tasks: Clean up your desk and office space. Anything that needs… Read More »
Hi Stampers! Stampin' Up! has done it again! Another fabulous deal with 20% off holiday bundles. Announcing the ABC's of the Perfect Handmade Holiday. Starting TODAY, Stampin' Up! is offering an opportunity to purchase select products–perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts–at a 20 percent discount! Download ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday list Things to Remember: Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the… Read More »
Hi Stampers Today's card will be one of the ones the ladies will be making at the Autumn Theme Class on Friday, 2 November 2010. All the images remind me of harvest time and is the perfect stamp set to adorn your Thanksgiving table decor. I was inspired by a card on Stampin' Connection (demo website) by Peggy Finney. Thanks Peggy for your inspiration! I used Soft Suede Card Stock… Read More »
Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend! We are still enjoying fall like weather with it in the mid-70's – love it! Today, 18 October is the last day to sign up as a demonstrator and get the fabulous craft tote for FREE. This tote is a must for all your stampin' supplies. Click here for more information or e-mail me or call me at (479) 876-7453. I'll be… Read More »
Hi Stampers And the winner of the French Foliage Stamp Set is ………………………. KATHY HERRICK! kathy herrick (kathyherrick49@yahoo.com) has left you a comment: "fall for all" (retired) is one of my favorite fall stamp sets. the boy sitting in the pile of leaves reminds me of my grandson, carter, whose birthday is in october. Kathy, please let me know whether you would like the wood mount or the clear… Read More »
