There is simply not a better time to choose to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. From now until October 11, you have FOUR CHOICES of Starter Kits. Of course, there's the Traditional Starter Kit which, at $199, is always a great bargain. But during this promotion, you will also be able to choose an EXTRA stamp set of YOUR CHOICE from the catalog to enhance your starter … [Read more...] about The Perfect Time to Become a Demonstrator!
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Back to Work!
I returned home from Maryland to a stack of boxes from Stampin' Up! Several of them were loaded with the new Stampin' Up! Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book and Catalog. I still cannot believe how much fun I'm having going through this book! Of course I took it with me because I knew I was going to need time for some creative thinking while on my long airplane rides. So I'm madly trying … [Read more...] about Back to Work!
A Double Rainbow to Brighten My Day
I am back from visiting my sister, Andrea, who is still in hospital in Maryland. My brothers are hoping that they will be able to move her to a rehabilitation center soon. We are still not sure what kind of recovery Andrea will have, but we are hoping that it will be sufficient that we can enjoy her humor and laughter once again before too very long. As I heard at the Stampin' … [Read more...] about A Double Rainbow to Brighten My Day
On a More Sobering Note…
I just now received a phone call that my sister has had a stroke and is in intensive care in Maryland. So I will likely be out of commission for quite awhile. Please keep Andrea and our family in your thoughts and prayers. … [Read more...] about On a More Sobering Note…
Cards, Cards and More Cards!
Ah, I'm feeling much less stressed now that I've started to unpack all my Convention 2008 goodies. This morning I thought I'd share the wonderful cards that I received at the Split Coast Stampers Dinner Swap on Wednesday night of Convention. Many, many of these cards use brand new stamp sets, and I can hardly wait to show them off at my New Catalog Open House this Saturday, August … [Read more...] about Cards, Cards and More Cards!
Can You Say, “Exhausted”?
I'm back from Stampin' Up!'s Celebrate 2008 Convention. It was my first (but definitely not last) SU Convention, and I'm just now coming up for some air. My bags aren't unpacked, my swaps aren't sorted, and my notes aren't typed. Nonetheless, I thought I'd share a couple of tidbits from Convention with you as my own "sneak peek" of what I'll be sharing as the week goes … [Read more...] about Can You Say, “Exhausted”?
Just Couldn’t Resist Some More Swaps!
I'm in the final stretch before I head east for the 2008 Stampin' Up! Convention! I should be packing and checking things off on my to-do list. Instead, I decided that I just HAD TO HAVE some general swaps--just in case I met someone at the airport in Hilo or Honolulu or Salt Lake City. At this late date (I leave tomorrow!) I had to have something that would be catchy but easy. … [Read more...] about Just Couldn’t Resist Some More Swaps!
A “No Layer” Challenge
Most cards that are made using Stampin' Up! products include multiple layers of papers and/or card stock, artfully arranged with stamped images and embellishments to create a true work of art! (Hey, I need to start doing more of that!!) For one swap to take place at this year's Stampin' Up! convention, we were challenged to make a card with NO LAYERS! But it was still supposed to be a … [Read more...] about A “No Layer” Challenge
Stampin’ Up! Introduces Décor Elements
Stampin' Up! is thrilled to announce its new product line, Décor Elements. And I'd be thrilled if you'd let me introduce you to a sample of the product! The Décor Elements product line is self-adhesive vinyl art for walls, mirrors, windows, or other hard, smooth surfaces. It is an extension of our Definitely Decorative home décor line, which is another way to … [Read more...] about Stampin’ Up! Introduces Décor Elements