Good Morning stampers! For today's post, I thought I would pair a relatively new stamp with retiring card stock. The stamp set is Messages for Mom and the card stock and paper is Almost Amethyst and Tea Party Designer Series Paper. The challenge is from SUDSOL's Case Challenge #39 – you take a a case sample from the Stampin' Success Magazine and either copy it exactly or chance it slightly. Since… Read More »
Why Do I Need To Keep Track Of My Finances? For home-based stamping business owners, keeping track of finances is one of their least-favorite things to do. The truth is, many of them don't really want to know how much they are spending because, generally, they are spending more than they should. As a business owner, though, it's very, very important for you to keep track of finances. 1. It… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers It's that time of the year again. The long awaited 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog will be here on 1 July 2010. Let's celebrate by having a party! The party will be held at my home on 1 July 2010. I hope you can be there but if you can't, you can pick up your catalog after that date. If you are long distance, I'll put them… Read More »
This is a familiar tale of woe that we at the Stampin' Up! hear fairly frequently. The truth of the matter is, if you aren’t booking enough parties, you aren’t asking enough people. That is usually the easy answer and the bottom line. Perhaps you are thinking about asking people to host a party, but if you would actually log your activity you would see that you just aren’t asking… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers! It's a good thing none of the extreme sports stamps are retiring because then I would not know what kind of card to make for my grandsons! They are at that age where finding just the right card to make is really hard – they are teenagers after all! Today's card showcases the Stamp Set, Extreme Surfboard and it's for my grandson Tanner who will be 15 on his… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers Before I go into today's post, I have to talk about my granddaughter, Rachel. I took my granddaughter shopping with me on Friday. While we were at Dillard's she was pushing her stroller instead of sitting in it. The saleslady came up to her and asked her what she was doing. Rachel replied that she was pushing her baby around. The saleslady replied that she didn't see… Read More »
Positive Attitude, Apply Here! Developing a positive attitude will help you grow your business and achieve success. You will also notice that finding hostesses and customers may become an easier task. When you display a positive attitude, others will react to that. They will want to host a party with you and recommend you to others. Everyone has times when things in their business do not go as planned or… Read More »
Join my Team - Are you thinking of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? I love being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and to be able to share my love of creativity and papercrafting with others. I can honestly say “I love my job!” and I would love the opportunity to mentor you in becoming whatever type of demonstrator you would like to be… You can sign up simply to get a great… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers As I was coloring in my roses (image from Elements of Style), I kept thinking, "Are there real blue roses?". From the Wikipedia: Blue roses, often portrayed in literature and art as a symbol of love and prosperity to those who seek it, do not exist within nature, due to genetic limitations………. But like an instructor I took a card class from once said, "You are the… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers The latest card kit tutorial is out. This tutorial showcases the BRAND NEW Builder Wheels. The new builder wheels let you customize your wheel any way you'd like. In this case we've stacked 3 together. Everyone has a birthday, so this class is perfect for your favorite birthday youngster or just those that are young at heart! These bright and cheerful cards make a great gift or… Read More »
