BLOGGING HIATUS

Hi Stampers and Scrapbookers,


My blog is on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time.  If you follow my blog, you have noticed that I have not posted much for several months. Why? I have gone back to "school" and have been spending most of my time studying.  This life change does not give me frequent opportunities to stamp in my studio. 


You can certainly check my blog occasionally; however, my blogging for the upcoming months will be sporadic, if not infrequent. This is a sad announcement to make, since I truly love sharing my love of stamping with you.


I plan to continue stamping, when I can, and I continue to be a Stampin' Up Independent Demonstrator. You can continue to place your product orders with me directly via my email. You also can still attend my stamping events, though there will be fewer events. Planning, preparation, setup, and cleanup take quite a bit of time, and at this time in my life I must cut back somewhere.  Unfortunately, my hobby business takes the hit.


So, until I am back on track, I hope to remain in contact with you and I hope you check my blog occasionally to see when I return on a regular basis.


I hope you find time in your days to stamp!


So grateful for you,
Linda

BLOGGING ADJUSTMENT

Hi Stampers!

I have two things to share with you today - the cute card and some news.

The first surprise is for my customer and dear friend, Margi.  She designed the sweet little bunny on today's card at a recent Punch Chic Class in my studio.  Margi altered the "kitty" punch art design with bunny ears!  Brilliant!  It is so stinkin' cute that I just HAD to share it with everyone.  My customers are SOOO creative and talented!  I guess you could say that Margi is my first "Guest Stamper" on this  blog.  If any of my blog readers would like to email me an extra special project or card that you have made or designed, I would be tickled and proud to post it beside your name for the entire blogosphere to see!

The second surprise is to tell you that I will be posting to my blog several times each week instead of every weekday as I have been.  This is not a "cutting back", but rather an enhancement.

Let me explain why.  There is simply not enough time to devote in order to focus on creativity and get the quality designs that I am capable of.  I have realized that sometimes I rush through a blog post in order to "get something posted".  That is not fair to either of us.  Who wants to see a mediocre card?

The plan is to post to my blog three or four times per week instead of five postings. I don't anticipate any pattern to this, so I will post any day of the week, depending on what inspires me.  Fewer postings will allow me to focus on inspiration, creativity, flair, and details, including more frequent illustrated instructions or tutorials, which can be time consuming.  Customer service is a priority for me and I know you'll enjoy each blog post even more!

Keep your comments coming!  I love your emails and in-person comments!  I would love to get comments directly on my blog!  It is a fun way to communicate too!

I hope you continue to look forward to reading my blog posts with curiousity and anticipation.  It is my pleasure to be a bright spot in your day and to have an outlet for sharing my creativity and passion for rubber stamping.

I am still contemplating whether and how I will reorganize the blog, so stay tuned!

Looking forward to flair-filled future designs!

Linda

SPRING BREAK

I'm taking some time off this week. 

My next post will most likely be either at the end of the week or even on Monday.

In the meantime, check your calendar & send me an email to register for next Wednesday's Stamp Camp on April 14, 2010 at 7pm!

Linda :)

Map It Monday - Updated Ski Slope

Remember the Ski Slope dsp from last year's Holiday Mini Catalog?  It has some awesome paper patterns.  This card has a few of those patterned papers.

I also cut a square of Chocolate Chip cs & punched it on all four sides with the new Occasions Mini Catalog Scallop Trim Border Punch.  It makes a pretty embellishment, especially with a rhinestone brad in the middle!

You can get this Scallop Trim Border Punch ABSOLUTELY FREE with a $50 product order now! Contact me for details, or check out the Stampin' Up website's Sale-a-Bration information and then email me with your order!

The "thank you" image from the Cute & Curly stamp set is stamped with White Stazon ink.

Have a great week!

Linda

A NEW LOOK AND A POSTING SCHEDULE FOR YOU

My blog will now be streamlined with a posting schedule. If it’s scrapbooking you are interested in, check the Saturday blog…..If you want color inspiration for your cards or scrapbook pages, visit the Thursday blogs. A particular focus each day!

Here’s the schedule:

MAP IT MONDAY – I’ll show you a specific layout map & what I made using it – you can come up with something on your own using the same map!
TUESDAY TIPS – I’ll focus on something specific & show you how (i.e. stamping techniques OR some kind of papercrafting tip)
WHATEVER WEDNESDAY - no explanation needed!
THINK ABOUT COLOR THURSDAY – a color combination for you to try
FAST FRIDAY – something quick & easy
SCRAPBOOK SATURDAY – I’ll share a scrapbook layout with you

If you email me a pic of something you create based on my blog, I might post it!
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or just go to http://www.lahinks.blogspot.com/ whenever you want to check in & see what's new! If you have technical trouble, please let me know. I will also try to keep you informed of anything new in between my monthly newsletter emails on my blog.

Hope you like it!

Linda :)