Time for a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we are creating one card two ways. Since I have lots of masculine birthdays this month, I decided to design a card with the Trucking Along Stamp Set and then use two different color combos for two entirely different looks. I had so much fun with this challenge!!! I took my inspiration from the All About Autumn Designer Series Papers. Those papers… Read More »
For this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday, our theme is masculine cards “for him.” I always find these cards a little more challenging, but it’s great timing, because I have lots of September guy birthdays coming up! To see all the designers’ projects, keep an eye on the Stampin’ Fancy Friday Facebook and Instagram pages. We’d also love to see any of your projects using our monthly theme! Be sure to tag them with @stampinfancyfriday… Read More »
Today is the day! The new September-December Mini Catalog is live. You can now place orders for all the new products for Fall, the holidays, and more. Download a copy by clicking on the photo below. Shop all the items at my online store. Sales Period: September 6, 2023 to January 3, 2024 Craft for a Cause and Support Our Communities When you browse through the new Mini Catalog, be… Read More »
Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for September! This month, we have a gorgeous color combination of Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, and Berry Burst. There are so many directions I could have gone with this combo! However, because I have lots of guys in my family with September birthdays, and they all love the mountains, I decided to use the new Forever Forest Bundle from the September-December Mini Catalog.… Read More »
Hi friends and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, our color challenge includes Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss, and Pool Party. While those colors didn’t immediately make me think of Christmas, I started looking through my stash and found the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper, which includes both Crumb Cake and Pool Party! That lead me to designing my first Christmas card of the season!!! Yay! The… Read More »
One of my co-workers recently welcomed a new baby boy into his family! I decided to whip up a quick card for all of us to sign and thought I’d share it today. I confess that I don’t own a lot of baby-themed stamp sets, so I had to get a little creative. I ended up using the Sea Turtle Stamp Set, because it includes cute little baby turtles, and… Read More »
I have a new online class featuring the Gorgeously Made Bundle! This bundle is simply beautiful and it pairs perfectly with the Paper Florist Dies. I decided to combine the two products into one class so I can demonstrate how to make two types of flowers featured on several of the cards and gifts I’ve posted on my blog. One involves Blending Brushes and the other features watercoloring. I’m also… Read More »
Welcome to the August Stamping Sunday Blog Hop. This month, our theme is “You’ve Been Framed!” We could choose to make a framed project or use a frame on our projects. I love using frames on cards, so that’s what I picked. The Stamping Sunday Blog Hop occurs on the 3rd Sunday of each month. We are a group of international Stampin’ Up! designers. To see all the projects, use… Read More »
Hello and happy Friday! This week’s TGIF Challenge is a sketch challenge. I love the layered geometric shapes in the background! They’re so fun and different. Visually, they appear to form a subtle wreath. I decided to use the Layering Leaves Stamp Set. It had been sitting on my shelf for too long, and this layout was a great opportunity to break it out. I love that it coordinates with… Read More »
For this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday, we have a great sketch theme. (See photo below.) I’ve seen a preview of all the cards we’ll be sharing this month, and I think you’re going to LOVE the huge variety of techniques, styles, and ideas. To see all the designers’ projects, keep an eye on the Stampin’ Fancy Friday Facebook and Instagram pages. We’d also love to see any of your projects using our monthly theme!… Read More »
Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for August! This month’s color combination is a cool collection, including Pebbled Path, Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight. It could work well for masculine cards, which was perfect, because that’s exactly what I needed to make. My son got some great news this week (he passed his boards!) Whether you’re already following the blog hop, or just starting here, be sure to continue… Read More »
Happy Friday! This week, the TGIF Color Challenge includes Blueberry Bushel, Bubble Bath, and Parakeet Pary. It’s a bright and cheery combo that immediately made me think of parties, fun, and celebrations. So, I decided to break out the Zany Zoo Bundle and create something cute. The Zany Zoo Stamp Set and coordinating designer series paper feature lots of darling animals, including this gator. He seems so happy, coasting along… Read More »
Hello and happy August! Here are some of the fun things to look forward to this month: I’m so excited to finally share my Earthen Textures Bundle Online Class on August 19th! Thanks to all my loyal customers who patiently waited for this bundle to become available to order again. However, I already noticed that the dies are now on the “Low Inventory” list, so if you’re planning on joining… Read More »
My Mother-In-Law, Antionette (Toni), just celebrated her 100th birthday! Isn’t that amazing? You’d never guess. We are very blessed. To celebrate this momentous occasion, my sister-in-law and husband arranged a big surprise party. We filled a whole restaurant with friends and family. My sister-in-law’s decorations and attention to detail were amazing, and the birthday girl felt like a queen. She even got a key to the city! One of my… Read More »
Hello and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we’re being inspired by the photo below. I love inspiration challenges, because I can choose anything about it that I like, including the theme, the colors, or even the layout. For my project, I simply focused on travel and where I’d like to go … to Hawaii swimming with the turtles. I’ve recently been busy designing a bunch of cards… Read More »
Have you been eyeing a stamp set (or two, or three) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog? Well, I have good news for you! On 19 July 2023, Stampin’ Up! is having its annual 24 Hour Stamp Sale! It’s only one day, so get ready and act fast! SALES PERIOD: July 19 2023 from 12:00 a.m. (MT) to 11:59 p.m. (MT) ORDERING DEADLINES Phone: 19 July 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) Online:… Read More »
Welcome to the July Stamping Sunday Blog Hop. This month, our theme is “Bish, Bash, Bosh” or tips (for us Americans – haha.) Our creative design teammate Mikaela Tithridge from the U.K. came up with this great idea. It should be a lot of fun! I can’t wait to see what the team dreams up!!! I decided to focus on tips/techniques for easy watercolor stamping. I used the Tropical Leaf… Read More »
For this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday, our theme is to CASE a fancy friend. I love this challenge, but it’s also a little intimidating. The entire design team is made up of artisan alumni! So it was not only difficult to pick just one person, but also difficult to pick just one project! I ended up selecting another US artisan, Elizabeth Price. I’ve always admired her work and love her… Read More »
Hello, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a color challenge including Basic Black, Lemon Lolly, and Sweet Sorbet. I have to admit that initially, I was a little stumped. But while I was playing with the June “Welcome Inn” Paper Pumpkin Kit, inspiration hit!!! I love the little vase stamp from that kit and really wanted to use it more. The beauty of Paper Pumpkin… Read More »
Great news! The Earthen Textures Bundle is back in stock! Sign ups are now open for my online class on August 19th featuring this beautiful bundle. Get all the info, including how to sign up, links to order, what to expect, and a list of home supplies needed to make the class projects HERE. In the meantime, I’m offering a free Mini Online Class featuring the Sea Turtles Stamp Set.… Read More »