12 states are having a sales-tax holiday for school supplies in August! The states typically define school supplies as “any items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” Many Stampin’ Up! products are included in this: a great time to stock up on things like adhesives and other basic supplies. This spreadsheet shows the basic of …
Do you ever find yourself saying this….”my stamped images have extra ink on the edges”…what am I doing wrong?? Let me share a few tips that my customers have found useful over the years; I bet they will help you, too! Press firmly, but don’t rock the stamp when you press it down on your …
I hope all my tips are useful, but I think you will absolutely LOVE this tip!! Do you ever find yourself at a crafting retreat or stamping with a friend and you find you forgot your clear blocks…gasp! Is the weekend ruined? NO! Use the bottom of a drinking glass as a clear block! Isn’t …
Have you been bummed because you live too far away to be a part of my local stamp clubs? Well, have no fear, now you can come stamp with me…virtually! I’m so excited to add this to my business…so many of you have been asking me to offer this, and I’m now able to do …
On this day in 1866, writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter was born. Following the success of her little book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix bought this farmhouse, Hill Top in Cumbria. How many of us were read this book as a child and have continued the tradition with our kids and grandkids. I see …
If you’re still lamenting the loss of Blendabilities, you’re not alone! I am still very sad they’ve gone away; but, I’m hopeful Stampin’ Up! will find another alternative that will meet our strict, quality controls. But, in the meantime, I want to give you some other ideas for adding color to your projects! Watercoloring is …