Handcrafted cards by Stampingsinger

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2010-06-11T17:37:00.001-04:00

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Have A Blessed Day!
Linda :o)_

I Am Alive!!

2009-12-11T11:39:00.004-05:00

Have You all been wondering WHERE Is She! Well, I have been baby sitting my grandson full time and taking my DIL to work everyday. Somedays I pick her up too. She got a great job and is loving it. I am so happy for her. Some days it is a little rough on me. But, we do what we have to to help our kids.
Harris is such a joy at this age (19 months). I think he can say any word he hears now. Everyday he surprises me with a new one or two or more.
What does this mean for you? Well, I don't have as much time to create and make. I will do my best to have at least one new card every week and maybe not make as many multiples. I will not leave you all high and dry. I still love to make cards. So,until my dying day, I will create as long as God gives me the strength to do so.
I am still always looking for new ideas. So, don't hesitate to say hey.. I need some sympathy cards, or birthday cards, or just anything you may be needing in the next few months.
Valentines day is coming soon so don't forget your loved ones this February.
For you Stampin' Up Customers January is bringing a lot of new, GOOD, stuff. They will be offering unmounted stamps to use on acrylic blocks. They are cheaper and are more space effective. Needless to say my Studio is FULL!! There is also new punches coming out. Don't Forget Sell-a-bration. This is the time we get FREE stamps. This year, the Free ones are not only in the Sell-a-bration catalog, but also some that is already in the catalog. Yahoo!!! I hope Santa brings me some stamping cash!!
I hope everyone has a VERY Merry Christmas and a VERY Blessed New Year.
Keep in touch.
Follow me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1376071810
I also love to play Farmville, Yoville, Farm Town, Lil Farm life, and Barn Buddy if you need another neighbor.
Take care!
Linda :o)

I don't believe in Coincidence but in God's gifts

2009-10-09T23:14:00.007-04:00

God is always at work. So many times we just see the BIG picture and seldom see the little things he does for us.
Psalm 37:4 says "Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart".
Matthew 7:11 says "If you, then, though you are evil. know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him.
Sometmes we don't even have to ask. He loves us so.... much He suprises us with favor.

I have to share one of these moments. I don't believe in coincidences. Everything works together for good for those who love God.

I have a customer that orders my magnetic calendars every year for Christmas gifts. She had ordered a few.For one of those I was thinking how on earth could I come up with a design for it. She wanted a beach theme. With all of the 5,000+ stamps I have, I did not have a beach theme stamp, go figure. Most of you that know me, when I get an idea, my mind just goes ticking and I usually can come with somethig fairly fast. Not on this one. I knew I had to come up with something but what. I thought... well I could take some paper with a sky, some water, and one that looked like sand. But, how in the world could I get it into a 2 1/2 inch design. Well, I started tearing paper, glued and sewn until I got that far. Hmmm.. how was I going to embellish it. I had remembered a box of things that included some sea shells that I was going to give away, but for some reason I never got it to the person I was going to give it to. Duh, God knew I needed it. So I put a starfish on one side. Hummm... it needed something on the other side. So, I took a corner of some white cardstock and made a little umbrella. Perfect. It still ddn't have enough stuff on it. I added some hand drawn sea gulls. Then I remembered I had a flip flop stamp, so I stamped, colored, embossed, cut them out and added that. Humm.. A beach wouldn't be a beach without the sun. I added that. Well, it still needed something in the water. It was just too plain...Hmmm... Oh, I had a real small dolphin stamp. I fixed it up like the flip flops and added it to the water. Perfect, I thought. That was just the best embellishment I could have used. I still wasn't sure if the customer would like it or not, but I sent a photo, and waited in anticipation to see if she would.
Low and behold the next morning she had e-mailed me and said she LOVED it. Her daughter would really like it because she trains DOLPHINS. Oh, MY!!! GOD IS SO GOOD. Only He would have known that is what it needed.
Ever since I started making cards, I have prayed for every stamp I purchased. I was bidding on ebay for stamps, and would always say, if God wants me to have it, then I will get it. Otherwise, it was not meant for me to have it. I still believe that. Everything I have was given to me by my heavenly Father. Like the song says: "Oh How He Loves You and Me, He gave His life, what more could He give. Oh, How He Loves Me, Oh How He Loves You, Oh How He Loves You and Me"
Amen!!!

New card Wedding creations

2009-09-22T15:37:00.004-04:00

Golf Card

2009-09-15T22:29:00.002-04:00

Well, today was an eventful design day. I also designed this golf card for my massage therapist for her husbands birthday. It is made using a retired Stampin' Up! stamp set And Many Mower. I hope she likes it.

Peach Tulip card

2009-09-15T22:23:00.004-04:00

I had a friend ask for a peach tulip card for her mother for her birthday. This is what I came up with. I used the Stampin' Up! Terrific tulips stamp set. Groovy Guava, Certainly Celery CS. I hope she likes it.

The 2010 Calendars Have Arrived!

2009-08-20T18:43:00.003-04:00

I have just received my order of 2010 calendar pads. Now it is time to start making them just for you. These make really nice inexpensive Christmas gifts for co-workers, teachers,students, hairstylists, doctors, etc. etc. The possiblities are endless. They are mostly 5 1/2 X 4 1/4. But, can be made any size.
Now is the time to let me know what style you are going to need. How about a doggie one for a dog lover, or maybe a cat for a cat lover. Again, anything goes.
Each one of these calendars have a magnetic strip on the back. It can be placed on a refrigerator, file cabinet, or locker.
For those of you that have never seen any of them. Here is some I made last year:

GREAT DEAL for EBAY CARD BUYERS!

2009-08-10T18:53:00.002-04:00

I still strife to have excellent customer service. I have been selling cards on ebay since March of 2004. I really don't think there is a card maker out there that has hung in with ebay that long. I think in the 5 1/3 years I only had 1 week with nothing posted. It was in November of 2004 when my mother broke her hip and I stayed with her in the hospital almost an entire week in Louisville. Even then, I worked on my Christmas cards while there. Each one of you that have purchased my cards, whether recently or long ago, have made it possible for me to continue. Through raising costs of postage and fees.

I would like to figure out how to send all of my customers, a questionare on my card business. However, I have not had the time to figure out how to do undisclosed receipents and how to make it easy for you, to chose the answers to the questions. I have done a poll or two on this blog with little response. So, I want to offer 1.00 off shipping of two or more card purchases, if paid with the same invoice, for those that replies back with the answers to the following questions. I am always willing to combine an invoice for up to 30 days, as long as you communicate will me within 5 days from end of auction what your intent is.

Questions are:
1.What size cards to you prefer. Square 5 1/2 X 5 1/4, Invitation size, 5 1/2 X 4 1/4, or other, please specify.
2.Do you prefer the inside decorated or blank.
3.Do you like the sewing on the cards, or do you prefer them without, or does it matter.
4.What kind of cards to you mostly look for. Birthday, Sympathy, Blank to use for any occassion, other, please specify.
5.What kind of cards would you be looking to purchase in the next 6 months. Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Birthday, Sympathy, other please specify.
6.What cards would you like to see that you can rarely find on-line: Childrens cards, teen cards, Masculine cards, other, please specify.
7.When looking for a masculine card what are you looking for: Outdoor, such as fishing, hunting, cabins, or more sporty, golf, bowling, football, racing, basketball, soccer,other, please specify.
8. As a buyer, what kind of communication to you like from sellers. When paying with Paypal, Paypal sends an e-mail letting the customer know when a shipping label has been made for your purchase. Do you request more than that.
9.What things attracted you to purchase my cards: 3-D, glitter, other, please specify.
10.Then, I would like to have free text on any other comments or suggestions. Don't ever be afraid to communicate with me, whether it is a compliment or constructive critizism. Your feedback is VERY important to me. I want to know how I can best serve you.

If you read this and you are one of my customers, or would like to be, please e-mail me with the answers to these questions and I will make a note to give you the above discount. This discount can be used any time betwen now and December 31,2009.

I occasionally get e-mails from customers letting me know their concerns. The latest one being, due to the cost of mailing a square card, they would like to see more of the invitation size. I hope to incorporate both sizes in the next few weeks. My problem is I only design 2-3 new ones a week, because I make so many multiples. I do this so every one can have a chance on getting one of my cards. Maybe I should make fewer. Hummm...maybe another question.

Also, follow this blog. There is a link to do this over on the left side toward the bottom to do this. I think when I add additional information you will receive it in your e-mail.

Anyhoo, thanks for reading my book here. Also, thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Have A Blessed Day!!

Linda :o)
stampinsinger@roadrunner.com

I'm back!! I'm on FACEBOOK too!

2009-08-07T21:35:00.004-04:00

Well, it has been a while. I wonder if too many people ever read this anyway.
I still am so grateful for wonderful customers. If I haven't told you lately. Thank You , Thank You!! You all ROCK!!! With the economy the way it is I appreciate all of you.

I also wanted to let you know, I am on Facebook,just in case you would like to be my friend. I feel like a kid in grade school. Would you like to be my friend, check yes or no. LOL!! I haven't learned too much. Especially if there is a link to post for you to go to my page and invite me. However, I know you can do a search for a friend. Look for Linda Duke Hall. Yep, that's me. Don't worry about getting your Home page filled with things regarding me. I stay so busy trying to make all of these cards, I don't have too much time to chatter a lot. But I do check it every few days and post occasionally.

SHIPPING!!! AURGH!!!

2009-05-28T22:21:00.007-04:00

Okay, I know I sound like a broken record, but WHAT MORE CAN A PERSON DO about shipping costs???
Again, some few customers are cutting my ebay feedback regarding shipping charges. I have been taking a cut for quite a while. The week the postal rates went up I kept my shipping the same. I was at a huge loss. I have also had a couple of customers that had emailed me regarding their packages had been damaged during the delivery. Postal workers stuffing packages in the mailbox any way they can to get it in. This has never happened in the 5 years that I have been selling cards on ebay. I am definetly not complaining about that. I love customer feedback. I would rather know and try my best to fix a situation than to loose a good customer. Way to go Customers!!!!
The problem is, almost all of my cards are heavy. There is a lot of dimension and embellishments.Some of them will add a couple ounces instead of one when combined shipping is done. I am also trying to add cardboard to the packages which makes the packages weigh more. This is added protection to the cards. I still feel I have the most reasonable shipping charges one can have to ship such quality items .
I would really love to have direct feedback from customers. I have put in my listings that I strive for a 5 star rating. If you can't leave a 5 star rating to please contact me. This is not being done by a small few. If you can tell me how I can do better please let me know. I can't fix it, if I don't know about it.
Some of you may not know, as a Power Seller we get some benefits. We can get a percentage off our fees refunded to us if we keep high feedback.
For the quality of cards that I make my starting bid is very low as compared to others that sell around the same quality. No my cards do not go for high dollars, because I try my best to make multiples so every one can have a chance to get one of my designs. Not every one can afford 20. or more for 1 card. As a matter of fact, I have been at a loss every year at tax time. It costs a lot to make the cards I make.
Some would ask why do you still make and sell them if you are not making any money. Well, I am just addicted. My mother says I am obsessed with making cards. I get so excited to see someone have a better day when they receive a card in the mail. The world sometimes can seem so unfair, and there is so many people that does need a lift. That's why I do it. I am always receiving e-mails, phone calls, and visits from people that just had to tell me what happened when they gave one of my cards to someone. That is what it is all about.
Please don't take this wrong. I am just so puzzled and can't figure out what else I can do. I appreciate every customer that I have. It is you that have made me a power seller to begin with by bidding on my cards and taking the second chance offers that I give. All I ask for is some Communication..

Thanks!
Have A Wonderful Day!!
Linda :o)

Praise!!

2009-05-12T00:34:00.006-04:00

Well, Our electric is back on. My husband has a rental car, until the insurance company can assess the damage on his blazer. It doesn't look too bad in the pictures, but it is really torn up. The drivers side has 2 broken windows, dents and big scratches all over due to concrete blocks hitting it. It is also filled with water. The top near the back on the drivers side along with where the back window is is dented really bad too.
But on a wonderful note my grandson turned one Saturday. He had such a GREAT time at his party. He had cake all over him. He was even mouthing icing from the end of the table. He even started walking everywhere just a few days before his birthday.
I also wanted to add the elmo invitations and the birthday card I made for him.

Tornado Hits

2009-05-08T22:51:00.003-04:00

Just to let everyone know, we had a tornado hit our area. Praise the LORD our house was not damaged, but in front of our subdivision and the road to get to Richmond was a mess. My husband was getting his transmission repaired. The garage it was in was destroyed. It was up on the rack, and believe it or not, everything around it is missing. There was at least one person killed, many injured and at least one that we know of is missing his wife. His mother in law was the one killed. We even seen dead cattle.
Our electric is out again. I don't know when it will be restored. I am using my sons computer. Second chance offers and orders will probably be delayed until I can get my power back up.
Keep us and our neighbors in your prayers.
On a good note, my DIL will graduate from EKU tomorrow and my grandson turns one. He just started walking too.

Special ordered cards I recently made

2009-02-28T23:25:00.003-05:00

I just thought I would add these pictures of some cards I made for a bridal luncheon. I think it turned out so cute.

Kentucky Ice Storm 2009

2009-01-30T17:30:00.007-05:00

I would like to thank all of my customers for keeping me and my family in your prayers. God is so Good!!
We have been without power since 11 am on Tuesday. I still do not have power. My son has had power but no internet service. He just got internet service back today. Wednesday and Thursday I went to McDonalds and used my laptop so I could contact all of my customers that had outstanding orders with me. We had to stop and cut 3 trees down just to get through. I was able to print shipping labels at my mother's assistant living facility. They were so nice to let me use their office computer, even though they were behind on their work because their power had been out.
We feel totally blessed. We have been cooking on our Kerosene heater and a camp stove. I have been trying to do my stamping and coloring while it is daylight. I am going to emboss some while we are here at my son's baby sitting. If we do not get power on by tomorrow (Sat) I will probably take my sewing machine apart and take to my mother's place. My son's apartment is too small. They don't even have a table to work on.
I appreciate everyone's support and understanding. You all are the BEST!!!
I will let everyone know when I get electrical power when I can. I did get to see all of my e-mails. They are all so encouraging. I hope to answer all of them when I can. Here are a few of the pictures I have taken. Now we have snow on top of all of this. My husband did cut the limbs blocking in my van. Hopefully, it will start and I can get out on my own.

FREE!!! FREE!! FREE!!

2009-01-16T22:34:00.006-05:00

Don't we all like something FREE.
Well, Beginning Feburary 1, 2009,Stampin Up is going to give away a FREE catalog for orders placed using a demonstrator website. YEAP!! and I have one. This will be for the first 22,000 customers or March 30 which ever comes first.
My demonstrator website is www.stampingsinger.stampinup.net or click on the link to the left of this page.
The new catalogs are in and one can start ordering Jan. 18. However, if you want a FREE catalog wait until Feb. 1. Until Feb 1, you can view the new catalog on line. Make a list and check it twice.
Also, Feb. and March is Sell-a-bration time. More FREE stuff!! Gotta love a bargain!
For every 50 dollars in merchandise from the catalog you can choose a Free stamp set from the sell-a-bration catalog(also, will be on-line). I'm sorry I forgot to have Stampin Up send these out to the customers on my list. The deadline was Dec. 31. I guess because of the holidays and Christmas card orders it slipped my little mind. If I have enough customers that want one, I will order some and send them out myself. The catalogs doesn't cost very much but the shipping is high from Stampin Up. If I can wait until Feb. I think I may be able to order other things and will help with the shipping cost.
For all my customers, I hope you had a wonderful 2008 and will receive many blessings for the coming year!

Here is a card I made using one of the new catalog sets, Just Buzzing by:

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!

2008-12-11T23:09:00.004-05:00

I have been singing that song since Hobby Lobby had Christmas trees in July or August. I can't remember.
Anyhoo! As usual, I have to show my grandson off in his Christmas photos, along with my son and daughter-in-law.

More Halloween Outfits!!

2008-11-01T23:27:00.002-04:00

Looks more like a CAT BURGLAR to me. LOL!!

Once Upon A Time....

2008-11-01T22:06:00.011-04:00

...there was a "boo"tiful little boy named Harris....

...one day he went batty....

....so his parents turned him into a frog:

Then he was kissed by a Beautiful Princess:

When the Princess, Prince Charming and the adorable little frog got together they became the Royal Family:

THE END

Proud Grannie photos

2008-09-19T23:27:00.003-04:00

I just couldn't help but add these lastest pictures of Harris. One is where he likes to giggle when playing with pappaw. The other one is the first time he gets some cereal. YaY, solid food. He is 4 months old.

Now Making 2009 Calendars/Need Ideas!

2008-09-19T15:05:00.006-04:00

I am now getting in to making my 2009 calendars. These have always been great sellers, because they make nice inexpensive gifts for teachers, co-workers, friends and family.
I am asking for your help on what theme of calendars you would like to see. I always know dogs and cats go well. I have a lot of ideas, but with you as my customers I would really like your input.
I do have several orders that have been given me in the last couple of months and even some that was ordered last year for this year. I haven't forgotten about those. I plan on working on those in the next few weeks. I have ordered some new stamps to help make some of them special.
I have posted a few that I already had in stock. Most of them have sold. I only have the horse one up right now that will end on Monday. Sept 22.
Just so you know what I am talking about here are a few I have made. As most of you know I have added some sewing and other embellishments to my cards lately and will also add these to the new calendars.

Thanks so much for your help. You ROCK!!!

Nobody's Perfect II

2008-08-14T22:02:00.002-04:00

Well, slap me silly and call me an idiot.
Here I was worried over nothing. I just knew my customers were the BEST!!!!! What was I thinking????? Too many late nights card making I guess.
I did some more research and low and behold my detailed seller ratings were better than what I had thought. I was looking at the help page to explain it better. DUH....what I was actually looking at, was a general explanation for anybody. They were not very good. My ratings are actually: 5 for description. 5 for communication. 5 for shipping time. and 4.9 for shipping charges. SHEW!!!!!
I sure hope no one took it personally. You guys ROCK!!! Oh how I wish I could use my little smily icons.:o) :o) happy dance!!!
I guess I could of deleted my postings. But hey... I just goes to show NOBODY'S PERFECT!! Especially me!! LOL!!!! I'm only human....I'm just a woman. Oh no, I'm singing again.

Nobody's Perfect!

2008-08-10T20:58:00.007-04:00

Again, I would like to let everyone know, I appreciate all of my customers. All are very special to me. I get wonderful e-mails from some that really make my day.
I really strive to make your shopping and purchasing experience with you perfect. I would really like for all of my customers, when they have time, to please e-mail me if there is something you would like me to add or subtract from my listings. I really do appreciate critizism or compliments.

Do any of you remember when getting evaluations at work, there was always a supervisor that wouldn't give you a perfect rating no matter how good you were. They always would say "No one is perfect. There is always room for improvement." Even though they would tell you, they couldn't find anything wrong with my performance or suggest how to do better. Well, that's kinda how I been feeling lately. I have been checking my detailed seller ratings. Even though they are good, I find some of them are lowering for some strange reason. I feel I have received wonderful and terrific feedbacks. I would just like to mention a couple of detailed ratings that are lowering.

The main one that has lowered is the detailed rating regarding shipping costs. I can not figure out how I can send packages any cheaper. First of all, all my cards are very 3D and therefore are heavier that normal flat cards. My actual cost for me to send one card is 1.52 postage, with delivery confirmation, and a bubble envelope costs around 20 cents for the small ones and 27 cents for the larger ones. I am lucky my mother has a Sams club card, and I can get them for that reasonable price. Oh my, I guess I may be making 3 cents. Of course that does take into consideration the gas to drive 40 miles to get these and the cost of the cello envelopes I use to put on each card. Also, sometimes even though my additional card is only 25 cents it has cost more to ship. Many people charge 1.75 plus .50 for each one after that. I try to reward the customer who purchases more with a better deal.

The next rating that has lowered is my description. I realize I don't take the time to itemize each different card with exactly what I use to make that card, but, I had a wonderful ebay card buyer that told me to not waste precious time doing that. I could be spending that time on making more cards. She said most people don't really read it anyway. They look at the photos. I did purchase a better digital camera in February and think that really did make a difference. I always heard a picture is worth a thousand words.

I really am not complaining. I just want to make everybody as satisfied as possible. I know I am not perfect and there is always room for improvement. That is the reason I am posting this. I would really like it, if you would e-mail and tell me truthfully how I could make it better.

Again, I appreciate every one of you and look forward to continue improving in any way possible.

Have A Wonderful and Blessed Day!!
Linda :o)

Yahoo!! I have made Powerseller on Ebay!

2008-07-14T22:55:00.002-04:00

I don't know if anyone has noticed the addition to my ebay. I am officially a powerseller now. Oh my!! How I love my customers that made it all possible! I am truly blessed with wonderful, fantastic, outstanding, terrific, and any other GREAT adjectives, customers. Each one is very special. Not only do they purchase my cards, but they help lift my spirits everyday. For those of you who keep up with me.
THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

From ebay:
PowerSellers rank among the most successful sellers on eBay in terms of sales and customer satisfaction. We are proud to recognize their contributions to the success of the eBay Community!
This icon next to a member's user ID means that the seller meets the criteria for being a PowerSeller - consistent sales volume, 98% total positive Feedback, eBay marketplace policy compliance, an account in good financial standing, and beginning in July 2008, detailed seller rating (DSRs) of 4.5 or higher in all four DSRs - item as described, communication, shipping time, and shipping and handling charges. If a seller no longer complies with any one of the above requirements, they are removed from the program.

As a buyer, when you see this mark, you can be confident that you are transacting with an experienced eBay seller with a proven commitment to customer satisfaction.

More grandbaby photos

2008-07-12T23:52:00.003-04:00

OH BOY!!! More grandson photos

2008-06-11T12:39:00.003-04:00

Isn't he just so.....cute. Grandma's are never prejudice are they?

Creative Card Designs & A Special Thank You!

2008-06-10T20:32:00.005-04:00

I am now a member of Creative Card Design team.
Click on the Creative Card Design logo at the top left corner of my blog to learn more about us.
You should be able to see all of our designs by searching CRCD in the etsy search engine.
By Monday night 6/16 I should have all my ebay listings searchable by CRCD also.
Don't forget if you are interested in just visiting my cards just search stampingsinger on either site.

I want to thank everyone of my customers again. Without your purchases I would not be able to keep creating cards. It is my passion and I am so happy and blessed that you have allowed me to serve you. If you ever have any suggestions or ideas don't hesitate to contact me. I love a challenge.

Harris and Grandma!

2008-05-17T23:11:00.002-04:00

Well these sure are not the best photos of me. I definetly need a perm, but I couldn't resist not posting these photos of Harris. He looks so much different than his last week photo. Just look at the baby and NOT ME!!

Here He Is! My 7 lb.8oz.bundle of joy!!

2008-05-11T18:35:00.002-04:00

I'm A Grandma!!!!

2008-05-09T22:42:00.002-04:00

Well, it's official. I am now a grandma!
Harris Reed Hall was born today at 4:57pm
He's a bouncing baby boy weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz.
I will add photos as soon as Daniel sends some to me.
I just had to share my news as all grandmothers can relate to.

This Too Shall Pass

2008-04-18T19:21:00.001-04:00

Are you going through a difficult time. If so let this video help you. I just love it!!

ADDED EBAY LISTINGS TO BLOG

2008-03-25T17:44:00.002-04:00

Hello all!
I just thought I would let you know I added a link to my ebay listings in case any one was interested in viewing. Just scroll down on the left of the page, and click on CURRENT EBAY LISTINGS.

Also, ebay is running a special this week on 99 cent listings. I think I will take advantage of it and post some older cards that I need to clear out to make room for more. ***Please note, most of these are extras that I made quite awhile back. Some of them are not as dimensional as the cards I have been making recently, but are still usable to brighten someones day. I am going to try my best to post several a night, since I have so....many. I have about 50, so there may only be one picture of each. I hope I can get them all listed before the expiration date of the sale. So you fabulous buyers, if you need a simple card at a bargain price have at it. However, be advised I will not be able to make duplicates or offer second chance offers. When they are gone, they are gone forever. Good Luck and many thanks!!!

Tribute to Buyers!!

2008-02-19T18:59:00.002-05:00

I just have to mention that I have met so... many Terrific people in the last few years from selling on ebay and now etsy. I appreciate every one of them. Each one is a Blessing. Some contact me regularly and some every once in a while. Some gives me special encouragement by letting me know what they do with the cards they have purchased and the reactions they receive. Not only is it a blessing to the receipiant, but the giver as well. It just amazes me how special it is to receive a card, whether by mail or by hand. That is one of the reasons I started making them to start with.
Thank you to all of my special friends and a special thanks for the encouragement you give others as well as me.

ALCD

2008-02-01T00:12:00.000-05:00

I just thought I would let everyone know I am a member of ALCD (Artist Loft Cafe Designs). We are card makers and sellers that have been selling on ebay for a few years. We became long distance friends and decided to help promote each other by using the ALCD name. The name was created by a wonderful ebay seller who loved all of our unique work and talent.
Most of us now also sell on etsy. If you go to either site all you have to do is put ALCD in the search engine and you will get the listings of all of our cards that are for sale. My user name for both sites, of course is stampingsinger. I have been selling on ebay since March of 2004. I recently started selling on etsy Sept. 2007.
I try to design 4-6 new cards every week for ebay. I will also add some previous designs each week to keep a total of 10 cards up at a time. Those are posted on ebay every Monday night from 9-9:30 pm EST. I use etsy for my overflow. They are usually my last ones, or one of a kind creations. I try to post at least 3-5 random days a week. Check often for new cards.

Here are the links to both:

ebay:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=stampingsinger&category0=

etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5289699

Thanks for looking and Have A Wonderful and Blessed Day!
Linda :o)

New Beginnings

2008-01-01T22:55:00.000-05:00

Well, 2007 has come and gone. We have seen our share of happiness and heartache. My son got married in March. I now have a fabulous daughter-in-law. I've lost 18 pounds. Ebay and Etsy have really taken off for me. I have met some fantastic people in the year 2007. Some of which have become friends as well as customers. I appreciate every one of them. They have made this year so great. I feel so blessed. GOD IS GOOD.
2007 has also brought some difficulties for some very close friends of mine.
One of my friends within the last 6 months, lost her job, lost her father-in-law, lost her husband and lost her home to fire, even her beloved cat. Those are just the worst things. I could not even imagine the pain she is going through. But, God is with her and is giving her the comfort she needs. He has a plan. She has the faith of Job.
Another friend has been devastated by occurrences that have happened this year. She is so distraught that she has allienated herself from her friends that love her dearly.
I have a lot of other friends that have been through some sicknesses of their own.
My heart goes out to all of those that are on my heart and mind.

But, you know, 2008 is a new year. I expect GREAT things to happen!! I am going to be a grandmother in May. Life does go on, whether we feel like we can or not. We have to, as the song says, "dust ourselves off, and start all over again". It's like the little train that doesn't say "I think I can," It says, I KNOW I CAN. We need to get off the pity party ride, and decide that this is a NEW YEAR and it's time for NEW BEGINNINGS!!! TODAY is the first day of the rest of your life. What are YOU going to do about it.
Well..... start by focusing on others. How much trouble is it to call up a friend that needs a friend. Send that long awaited card or e-mail. Someone needs a hug. In the process of a hug, you receive one too. Ever thought of that? When you make a time for others, it takes your mind off your own problems. It actually helps both of you. TRY IT!!

My favorite scripture is Phil. 4:11...For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
I read a book once. It was titled "It is worth Dying For" Stress over situations can lead to all kinds of health problems that can lead to death. Choose LIFE!!!

Maybe you say, I just can't. Well, I know someone who can help you. His name is Jesus Christ. He loves you and wants to help you. All you have to do is ask Him. I don't mean ask Him to give you the things YOU want, but that you want to get rid of this burden, and live a more content life. If you truly give your heart to Him, he WILL help you. But, you have to give it totally to Him, not out of selfishness of only what He can do for you. If you are faithful and true He will bless you so much that you can not even image. Just PRAY to Him and ask!

You know, I live in constant pain, every day. One might say, well, He hasn't helped you. But, on the contrary. He gives me the strength every day. He blesses me everyday. Everything I have and every person I have met, He gave to me. Who could ask for more?

Wishing you and yours a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR with NEW BEGINNINGS!!!

IT"S Gonna be a BOY!!

2007-12-21T19:58:00.000-05:00

Woo Hoo!! I just seen the ultrasound LIVE yesterday. I'm going to have my first grandchild and it's going to be a boy!

Harris Reed Hall

Are you ready for Christmas???

2007-12-08T13:21:00.000-05:00

I usually have my Christmas cards out the day after Thanksgiving. Well...... not this year. I will probably be the last minute sender. I usually put the Christmas decorations up the day after Thanksgiving too. NOT!! I finally put up my outside decorations and a small tree in my studio, since I spend all my time there anyway. I've been listening to Christmas music though. I not a total scrooge(bah humbug). LOL!!
Sometimes I think Christmas gets a little too commercial anyway. Let's not forget the Reason for the Season. Even Christmas day may not be the exact day Christ was born 2007 years ago, but it is the day we celebrate it.
So, if your taking a break from decorating the tree, addressing Christmas greetings, or cooking special treats, pause a moment and Thank Him for his sacrific for us.
Gotta get busy on those Christmas cards!
Have A Safe and Prosperous Day!

Beautiful Header

2007-11-25T07:09:00.000-05:00

WOW! isn't this header great. My son made it for me. He did a great job. Sorry, I just have to brag. He and my daughter-in-law is expecting in May. I am so excited. This will be my first grandchild.

My etsy store

2007-11-20T11:57:00.000-05:00

Well I finally got part of my etsy store added to my blog with help from another dear member. Thanks Pat!!
Check out her store too. www.cardsbypatzee.etsy.com
ENJOY!!

Handmade Greeting cards

2007-11-16T21:12:00.001-05:00

I am new to bloging. So, this will be an adventure for me. Please be patient. Hopefully I will learn the ins and outs of creating a creative blog.
I am so excited to to be joining other card makers from etsy.
For a look at my collection please follow the following link. Feel free to browse or purchase any of my listed cards.

http://www.stampingsinger.etsy.com/

All of my cards are individually made. They are very 3-D with a lot of embellishments.
Thanks for looking and Have A Wonderful Day!!