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… Read More: Gorgeously Made Online Class »
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.… Read More: Stamping Sunday — You’ve Been Framed »
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… Read More: #TGIFC434 — Inspiration Challenge »
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’… Read More: Stampin’ Fancy Friday — Baby Card »
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!)… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop — August 2023 »
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… Read More: #TGIFC432 – Color Challenge »
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… Read More: August Newsletter »
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… Read More: A Special 100th Birthday »
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 …… Read More: #TGIFC430 — Inspiration Challenge »
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)… Read More: One Day Stamp Sale! »
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!!!… Read More: Stampin’ Sunday – Tips »
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… Read More: Stampin’ Fancy Friday — CASE a Fancy Friend »
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… Read More: #TGIFC428 — Color Challenge »
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… Read More: Earthen Textures Bundle Now Available / New Online Exclusives »
As you may know, my Earthen Textures Online Class was postponed until August 19, because the bundle only recently became available to order again. In the meantime, I’ve designed a fun mini class featuring the Sea Turtle Stamp Set. This was a great opportunity for me to focus on just a stamp set, versus an… Read More: Online Class Update / Sea Turtle Mini Class »
Happy July!!! I hope you had a great 4th of July celebration yesterday! Here are some fun promotions happening this month at Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days: Bonus Days start tomorrow! Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend from July 6 to 31, 2023. Save the codes! Save the emails, take photos, write them… Read More: July Newsletter »
Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for July 2023. This month, we have a bright and beautiful color combination of Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, and Pumpkin Pie. Why haven’t I used Azure Afternoon more before this? It’s absolutely gorgeous! For my project, I used the (#162253) Translucent Florals Bundle. It’s a new bundle coming… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop — July 2023 »
Last Saturday, Stampin’ Up! hosted a super fun online event for demonstrators called Creativity Now. This annual event just keeps getting better. It included four hours of crafting, presentations previewing new products, and behind the scenes videos from the home office. It was such a nice change of pace to just sit back, relax, and… Read More: Coming Soon: Translucent Florals Bundle »
Welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have an inspiration challenge using the photo below. I think it could be interpreted to include cupcakes or anything party related. I also think the focus could be on the colors, layout, or cherries. I decided to use the Circle Saying Stamp Set (which includes a… Read More: #TGIFC426 — Inspiration Challenge »
Paper Pumpkin Kits are so fun, especially if you have limited time to craft and want to bang out a bunch of great cards. The monthly kits have unique and varied themes. The examples above use the May Explore In Color Kit. I absolutely LOVE this kit! If you haven’t heard of Paper Pumpkin, check… Read More: Exploring In Color – Paper Pumpkin Kit »