As I was working on cards for this month, I decided to grab my new Reason to Smile stamp set and start playing around again. I was inspired by how the edgelits were used in the latest catalog and some ribbon I had on my shelf and found this new-to-me color combination: Early Espresso, Calypso…
One of the things I love about the internet is that it allows me to connect with new stamping buddies and friends. Recently, I was lucky enough to connect up with Angela. I had actually referred her to a demo closer to her home but due to some circumstances she ended up connecting back up…
If you can’t tell, I love making cards. 🙂 But between class samples and playing around with my stamps and tools, I often end up with more cards than I need at a given time. Which means I need a way to store them and what better way than a cute box on my shelf? …
It’s a new month and for July, Stampin’ Up! has a new promotion starting up. For July only, you can get the Reason to Smile stamp set for only $5 with a $50 purchase. This set is only available this month and with 3 different flower images to do 2-step stamping with, there are…
I just wanted to give a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the Patio Party “Have Your Cake” promotion when you sign up with Stampin’ Up! So, not only do you get to build your own starter kit – so $125 worth of your choice of product for only…
Every year there is a pack of designer paper that I completely overlook until I get the paper in for my new catalog DSP paper share. Then, as I pull out the sheets to cut it down to 6×6 pieces, I discover some hidden gem. This year, Birds of a Feather is that paper pack!…
When I was asked recently to put together a card using Watercolor Crayons, I wasn’t sure how it was going to go; but I decided I was up for the challenge. The person really liked a card by Meg Loven using the Simply Soft set and so I looked around my craft room and spied…
I recently had someone request that I put together a class for her and some friends based around a few cards she had seen online. Unfortunately, one of the cards used the old Strength and Hope stamp set that retired last year and I had never purchased. So, I set to trying to come up…
I have to admit, when I first saw the Bright Blossoms stamp set, I wasn’t sure that it was really my style or even that I liked it that much. But I have to admit, the more I see it the more I like it! Especially the stamp that I used on the card today. …
Ok, its taken me a little bit to sort through what was left over from the garage sale, take pictures of everything, and get it posted…. but I did it! So, if you couldn’t make it to my garage sale and are curious about what some of the items are that are left, I have…
In case you haven’t heard, today is Father’s Day. 🙂 I’m lucky enough to have my dad a short 90 minute drive away so this weekend the kids and I are headed to Bellingham to spend some time with him. So, hopefully you are able to spend some quality time (or quality phone time) with…
I recently had the opportunity to go to my friend Katie’s house to share a card and the new Stampin’ Up! products with her friends. It was a fun evening and it gave me some motivation to pull out my new Quint-Essential Flower stamp set and play with some different color combinations. So, if…