Celebrate International Literacy Day!
Today is International Literacy Day, and September is also Self-Improvement Month, so I thought I’d combine the two for today’s post. Is there a book you read over and over again? I recently stumbled upon one I know I will be turning to time and again. It’s a quick read and always makes me feel […]
Business Holiday Cards
Do you need ideas for Christmas cards suitable to be used for business holiday cards for those special clients? This one is ideal! The Holiday Catalog is full of fun new toys for the upcoming holidays, from fall to Halloween to Christmas to Valentines Day. This card features the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and […]
Christmas Card Making Challenge!
Announcing my Christmas Card Making Challenge! Come up with an original design for a Christmas card using only current Stampin’ Up! products. Submit it here before the end of September. All cards will be featured on my blog, and readers will vote for the best card! Besides all the acclaim and hoopla over your card, […]
Christmas Card Idea
This is a Christmas card idea I had for a card making challenge in a forum I belong to. It was inspired by the colors in a picture, which was mostly white with pale blue and soft yellow. I embossed the tree (from Evergreen) and the greeting (from Snowflake Soiree) in white embossing powder. Both […]
Why You Should Be On My Mailing List
I thought I’d take a moment to say why YOU should be on my mailing list if you aren’t already. My mailing list subscribers get FREE paper craft projects that they won’t see anywhere else on my website or blog. And occasionally I offer my subscribers exclusive offers that no one else gets. For instance, […]
Pick up Some Free Paper Craft Supplies!
Stock up on free paper craft supplies! The new 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon is one of my favorites from all the ribbons Stampin’ Up! offers this year (1/2″ Seam binding is the other). And now, while the kids are heading back to school, Stampin’ Up! is going back to ‘spool’! For the month of September […]
Benefit of Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
One of the benefits of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is every year during the month of your birthday you can select one item from any current catalog for an extra 15% off above your normal commission. Depending on your commission level for the month, that means you will get the item from 35 to […]
Get This Free Punch!
I ordered this punch by mistake (I already have it), and instead of sending it back I thought I’d give it to the next person that joins my team this month! There’s just two days left to start your Stampin’ Up! business and get the exclusive Howl-o-ween Printer’s Tray project kit ($60 value)! Don’t […]
Making Holiday Cards
Have you started making holiday cards yet? Don’t put it off too long or they’ll never get done in time. This winter send your family and friends warm wishes with this cute, heartfelt card. What a nice way to let them know you’re thinking of them. You’ll notice this card again features the Bootiful Occasions […]
How to Make Christmas Cards
Schedule a card making class and learn how to make Christmas cards. Or perhaps you’d like to focus on techniques in your class. I used the faux patina technique to create the background for this card using the Big Shot and the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Isn’t it beautiful? You can click on […]