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This picture was taken a few years ago, but it's one of my favourite photos of my Mom and I. |
Can you IMAGINE if my Mom had not introduced me to stamping, you guys? You wouldn't be reading this blog post or watching my videos, that's for sure. I wouldn't be my own boss, working full-time from home for the past ten years. I wouldn't have earned trips and travelled as I have and imagine all the incredible friendships I'd have missed out on! Yikes, it bears not to be thought about! So THANK YOU, Mom, for changing my LIFE, all with a stamp and some ink (and let's not forget that magical powder too - heat embossing still THRILLS me!). By the way, friends, my Mom is still stamping too and she makes beautiful cards (combined with her cricut machine). Unfortunately, my Mom lives in Washington, and I'm way across the country now (and on the other side of the border), otherwise, we'd be having LOTS of fun stamping and creating together!
Last week I called a florist to order some flowers for a friend/team member who lives in another province. The lady helping me over the phone was super sweet and VERY helpful. During our conversation, I mentioned my Stampin' Up! business. She had had never heard of Stampin' Up!, much less 'stamping'. Exciting, right? I asked if she would like me to send her a catalogue and she immediately said "YES!" and that she couldn't wait to see what this 'stamping' was all about. So I wanted to send her a card that wouldn't look too intimidating to make, especially for a beginner stamper. I used a super quick marker technique, stamped the images and sentiment and added a light wash of grey for the 'ground'. I stamped the same on her envelope too and popped her catalogue and card in the mail. I actually made a video a few years ago showing this technique using our Stampin' Write markers but I must say, I prefer using the Stampin' Blends now. It's been seven years since I filmed my "One Minute Card" technique using the markers, but if you'd like to see it, click HERE.
I can't wait to touch base with my new florist friend once she gets her package in the mail. I hope that, as she discovers the art of stamping, it will bring as much joy into HER life as it has mine.
Supply List:
- All online orders will receive a hand stamped card in the mail (as long as I have your address!) and 12 step-by-step stamping tutorials will be emailed to you as token of my appreciation for your online order!
- At the end of each month everyone who ordered with me has their name put in a draw for a gift of Stampin' Up! product (winner is chosen via random.org).
If your order is $200 or more DO NOT enter the Host Code
so that you will also receive your stamping rewards
(I will still send you the PDF tutorials).
Enjoy the day & HAPPY STAMPING!
Tina, I also remember that day I first showed you my stamps and we saw my neighbours stamp sets from Stampin Up. So wonderful how you have turned this into an amazing business while working from home doing something you truly love! I agree if we lived closer we would be stamping together all the time. I’m so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished with Stampin Up. You are such an inspiration and you’re love for what you do shows in every card you stamp. Sure love you, love Mom❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks Mom! My world would have been very SAD without stamps! LOL Love you too!
DeleteWhat a lovely story, and I'm so happy for all your success. Your new floral friend sounds like she'll become a good friend. Does your mom blog, or if not, can you share a couple of her cards with us? I always enjoy seeing the personal side of the person with whom I follow.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! Isn't amazing how our love of stamping brings us all together? Mom doesn't have a blog, no, but her cards are ALWAYS amazing! xx
DeleteThank you for sharing this technique today. I watched the original video too and you sure did make 3 cards in less than 3 minutes.
ReplyDeleteHi Ceresa! Thank you for your comment! Yes, this technique sure is a QUICK one! LOL xx
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