Thank you Dot!!!

Good Morning Stampers I just have to show you this absolutely gorgeous card I received for my Birthday. This card was made by one of my best customers and dear friend Dot Conrardy.  She used Soft Sky Card Stock (retired) as the base card.  The next layer is the Bella Toile Background Stamp.  The butterflies have a line of pearls for the body though I don't know where the butterfly punch came from.  She is one… Read More »

Birthday Bliss Class Kit to Go – Limited Time Offer

Good Morning Stampers We have another wonderful card kit of the month for May 2010.  From this kit,  you’ll create this delicious looking gift set which includes a custom made cake box and 4 co-ordinating cards, featuring the Birthday Bliss stamp set and Pumpkin Pie Designer Series Paper   Available 15 May 2010 through 15 June 2010.  Kits will ship the week of 22 June 2010. $20.00 for local custoemrs (will… Read More »

Happy Birthday

Good Morning Stampers! Happy Birthday to me Happy Birthday to me Happy Birthday dear Rachel Happy Birthday to me It's my birthday on Tuesday!  In honor of my birthday, I am giving all my customers 20 percent  off their order during the period Monday, 17 May through 21 May 2010.  That's right 20 percent!  Sorry, but you cannot combine this offer with any other offer.  If you order online, I will… Read More »

Follow Your Heart on Simple Sunday

Good Morning Stampers Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Did you catch the SUDSOL blog tour.  They had some fabulous projects on there – so many talented ladies.  If you haven't and you wish to go on the tour, click here. Today's post is a very simple card and so easy to make.  I decided to go through my stash of rub-on's and use some of them even they are retired. … Read More »

Welcome to the SUDSOL Blog Tour

Good Morning Stampers: Welcome to the first ever SUDSOL Blog Tour.  For today's tour, I am showcasing the stamp set called "Peace Within". I used both new and outgoing colors.  Ruby Red has always been a favorite and I couldn't resist using it one last time before we say good bye. The base card is Ruby Red Card Stock.  The next layer is the Presto Patterns Specialty DSP from the… Read More »

Retiring Colors Update

If you are planning on stocking up on card stock, ink pads and refills in the retiring colors, you should order as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Read the very important message below. A Message from Shelli about Color We knew there would be a significant spike in the demand for these discontinued colors and planned accordingly.  But, we were way off. I don't say that casually; I don't say… Read More »

SUDSOL Blog Tour

Good Morning Stampers: I will be participating in the SUDSOL Blog Tour on the May 15th.  Be sure and come back to check out all the wonderful projects by participating demonstrators. Have you heard about SUDSOL?  Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator looking for quality ideas to help you run your business delivered straight to your inbox? If so, SUDSOL is for you! SUDSOL (Simply Unique Demonstrators Sharing On Line) is… Read More »

New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Good Morning Stampers Put a little Summer in your projects with this latest group of digital downloads for My Digital Studio – now available: Presto Patterns Overlays Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download, #122142, $3.95  The six-piece Presto Patterns overlay stamp brush set for My Digital Studio makes it easy to add depth and texture to your digital projects with just the click of a mouse. And with six unique… Read More »

Technique Tuesday – All a Flutter

Good Morning Stampers I've been coloring with watercolor pencils a lot lately and thought I'd share a couple of tips on how to use them. If you've always wanted watercolor pencils but have been holding off, now is the time to get them.  Our watercolor pencils are among the best on the market.  The pencils come in a sturdy tin, so they'll last for years.  It is so easy to get… Read More »

A Kind Word

Good Morning Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Because today is Mother's Day, I felt nostalgic and I pulled out this stamp set because it reminds me of my youngest daughter when she was about 5 or 6.   Where does the time go? This is the inside of the card.  Most of the time I leave the sentiment off because I want to be able to just grab a card… Read More »