Hello and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we are using the sketch below. I think it’s perfect for showing off beautiful patterned paper, and what’s more beautiful than the Shinning Brightly Specialty Designer Series Paper? I mean, it’s absolutely gorgeous with all the gold foil accents against navy and vanilla backgrounds!!! I decided to pull out a carry over bundle from last Christmas … the Cottage Wreath… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for December 2023! This month, we have a beautiful color combination of Pool Party, Orchid Oasis, and Fresh Freesia. It immediately made me think of glistening snow and beautiful winter skies. So, I decided to use the Forever Forest Bundle. Believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve used the stamps in this bundle! Previously, I’ve been obsessed with… Read More »
Our theme for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday is patterned paper. My current favorite is the Meandering Meadow 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, which is part of the Meandering Meadow Suite Collection — an Online Exclusive. Each sheet in this paper pack is an absolute work of art! I couldn’t pick a favorite, but that worked in my favor, because I needed to make a bunch of sympathy cards.… Read More »
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! I’m having so much fun with the Joy of Christmas Suite Collection. I designed a whole class around the Joy of Noel Bundle. Then, as a thank you for signing up for the full class, I made these cute little tags to add to everyone’s supply packets. Before I go any further, I want to thank Cindy Schuster, Stampin’ Up! Concept Artist,… Read More »
Welcome to a new TGIF Challenge. This week, our theme is Christmas music. Yay, I love Christmas music!!! I always start decorating over the long Thanksgiving weekend, and I love listening to Christmas carols while I work away. I have many favorites, so I couldn’t pick just one. Instead, I simply looked through my stash and found the Merriest Trees Bundle with this great sentiment. There are lots of music… Read More »
The September–December 2023 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalog, but I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too! From November 21, 2023 January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! Last Chance Products are only available while supplies last.… Read More »
Welcome to the November Stamping Sunday Blog Hop. This month, our theme is stocking fillers! Christmas is getting closer, so it’s the perfect time to start making stocking fillers and small gifts for friends and family. These bags could qualify as both; they’re small enough to fit in a stocking or perfect for hand delivery. My bags have similar designs. but different color combinations. They all feature 2023-2025 In Color… Read More »
Last weekend was so fun! I had the opportunity to attend OnStage@Home with my Mom while we were visiting my sister in Southern California. (I have a new, precious grandniece that I was dying to meet for the first time!) Mom and I have a history of attending all the OnStage events together, so we couldn’t miss this one! We share a passion for stamping and more than anything, we… Read More »
Yippee! The Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale starts today!!! From November 14 to 16, 2023, you can save on the following: This is a perfect time to stock up on basic supplies! Please note: Some items may sell out due to high demand. The discount will automatically be applied to qualifying items that are in stock. Backorders are not available. Happy shopping!
It’s Friday and that means time for a new TGIF Challenge! This week, our theme is the sketch below. I used the Regal Reindeer Stamps and coordinating Reindeer Dies to create my card, along with some beautiful One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper (DSP.) When I looked at the sketch, I thought it would work great for layering DSP with a small focal image. I realized that I hadn’t… Read More »
Hello Stamping Friends! There’s loads of new content in the Online Exclusive section of my online store today! I encourage you to check it out, you’re going to love the selections. Some of my favorites are the Meandering Meadow Suite Collection, Simply Sparkling Bundle, and Best Destination Kit. Just as a reminder, Online Exclusives are only found online, the products aren’t included in any of the current catalogs. The products… Read More »
Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for November 2023. This month, we have a color combination that’s perfect for the holidays, including Garden Green, Real Red, and Cherry Cobbler. Love it! I decided to use the Above It All Bundle. This bundle speaks to my heart as a skier and mountain lover. Last year, I bought a season pass for the first time in my life! I enjoyed an… Read More »
For this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday, our theme is super fancy Christmas! One of my favorite things is making super fancy gift boxes for family and friends, so they feel special and loved. To me, “super fancy” means a little more effort and lots of layers and dimension. I love not having to worry about fitting my project in an envelope, so the sky is the limit! To see all… Read More »
I have a new online class featuring the Joy of Noel Bundle! The class will be held via Zoom on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST. (Please note the time change.) This bundle is my favorite from the September-December Mini Catalog! It has great images to color and beautiful coordinating dies, including two of my favorites — the pine bough and letters spelling NOEL. This class will include… Read More »
For this week’s TGIF Challenge, we are creating leaf-themed projects. The timing couldn’t have been better, because I needed to create an anniversary card for my husband. We got married in Yosemite 33 years ago in the Fall, and the park was filled with Autumn colors. It was stunning, so leaves are a perfect theme for my husband’s card. I used the Autumn Leaves and Love For You Bundles to… Read More »
For this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday, our theme is gratitude. Honestly, what’s better than showing gratitude? It’s what cardmaking is all about … a way to make friends and family feel appreciated and loved. This theme is wide open for imagination. To see all the designers’ projects, keep an eye on the Stampin’ Fancy Friday Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the month. We’d also love to see any of your projects using our theme!… Read More »
Welcome to the October Stamping Sunday Blog Hop. This month, our theme is celebrating good times! I’m currently focusing on making lots of holiday projects, and so what’s better than celebrating Christmas? Family and friends, beautiful decorations, delicious food and good times … it is truly the most wonderful time of the year. I designed two projects, a card and a tag, mainly focusing of the Traditions of St. Nick… Read More »
It’s sketch week at TGIF Challenges! I love a good sketch, don’t you? It makes designing a snap. For my project, I used the Joy of Noel Bundle and several coordinating products from the Joy of Christmas Suite. It’s definitely my favorite from the September-December Mini Catalog. I love watercoloring (big surprise!!!) More specifically, I love stamping an image and quietly sitting in my craft room painting away. If fact… Read More »
This is a friendly reminder that today is the last day of FREE shipping on orders of $75 or more. Also, I’m currently designing my next online class, which will feature the Joy of Noel Bundle for $48.50 USD. While I haven’t made the official announcement yet, I will honor pre-purchases using Host Code ADSNSHGX towards sign ups for the class! Or, if you already have the bundle, substitute products… Read More »
Happy World Card Making Day! Today was so fun!!! I attended the virtual card making event by Stampin’ Up! It included making three cards together, as well as lots of great tips and presentations. If you missed it, you can still watch the recording. Click HERE to see the video on demand. In the meantime, you can download the he Card Making Supply List, Measurements, and Card Making Instructions. Of course, I had… Read More »