Monthly Archives: February 2010

Freebie Friday – The Royal Stamping Jackpot

Welcome to Freebie Friday! So glad you’ve joined us for this final day of Stamp It! Cards Week. We hope you’ve enjoyed this sneak peek of Stamp It! Cards, and have been inspired to go create your own stamped masterpieces.  Over … Continue reading

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Save MONEY and Use Your Stamps!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m a bargain shopper. I love stretching a dollar and getting the best possible deal I can find.   This is precisely why I love the Stamp It! 3 Ways section of our latest special … Continue reading

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Groovin' with the Go-to Gals – Grand Gradients

First of all, those of you familiar with my style know I don’t do a ton of stamping. I really need to be pushed to experiment and try new things. That’s why I was really excited (and a little nervous) … Continue reading

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You, My Friends, Are STAMPERS!

It used to be that we only got a peek into the craft rooms of our readers via the survey we circulated once each year. That information was, and still is, like spun gold to us.   The reason? It’s important that we bring … Continue reading

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Magazine Monday – Meet Kimberly Crawford

Welcome to Magazine Monday and the first day of Stamp It! Cards Week! The one thing I love about stampers is their enthusiasm. While I was reading through the 330+ comments from Friday’s post, I laughed out loud when I stumbled … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Countdown to Stamp It! Cards Week

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Has this week flown by or what? Here at the office we’ve been busy with concept meetings, submissions judging meetings and a few product previews. There’s always something brewing, and that is most definitely a good thing.  … Continue reading

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World Card Making Day Card Contest Winners!

2009 may be behind us, but the prestige of being a winner of our World Card Making Day Card Contest lives on. Since we just announced the winners in our new March/April 2010 issue, I thought I would take the opportunity to spotlight these talented card makers once … Continue reading

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Groovin' with the Go-to Gals – The Little Letter Sheet That Could

Have you ever seen that TV show called Hoarders?    I haven’t.    And let me say, for the record, that I’m not like that.    But I can appreciate the urge.    The desire to keep.    And keep.    And keep.    Until you think … Continue reading

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Happy Fat Tuesday!

Yep, Fat Tuesday (also known as Shrove Tuesday), and no, I’m not calling you fat! Protestants around the globe are preparing for the beginning of Lent tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday is known as the traditional last day of decadence before … Continue reading

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Magazine Monday – Happily Ever After, Part II

Welcome to Magazine Monday! I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s weekend. Around here, L-O-V-E was definitely in the air.    I woke up Friday morning to the happy news that our managing editor Brandy Jesperson had delivered her beautiful baby boy. I … Continue reading

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