Stampin’ Up! has a new Holiday Catalog that customers can start ordering from on September 1st! Earlier this month, I was able to place a pre-order, and I’ve been DYING to play with my new stuff!!! I finally got a chance this past weekend. One thing that really caught my eye was the Half Full… Read More: Sneak Preview – Half Full »
This week’s challenge for the Global Design Project is to create a wedding or anniversary card. Click the photo below to go to that site and see the inspiring projects created by the designers, as well as the numerous entries so far. You are sure to find lots of great ideas! I just made a… Read More: Salt Technique — Global Design Project 99 »
Today, I have a really special card to share with you. When I first saw the Magical Mermaid stamp set, I fell in love and knew I had to have it. It’s perfect for my daughter. (I’ll explain why below.) I really didn’t have a specific reason for making this card, other than it just… Read More: Magical “Orange” Mermaid »
Stampin’ Up! is offering a half off promotion to new Paper Pumpkin subscribers! Join before September 10, 2017 at 9:50 (PDT) and use the promotion code HALFOFF0917 to qualify. The promotion only applies to new subscribers and for the first month. If you continue your membership, you will be charged the full price for subsequent monthly… Read More: Fall Paper Pumpkin Promotion »
Last week, I had so much fun with the Global Design Project that I decided to try it again. This week, the challenge is a sketch. Anyone can submit designs, so I encourage you to go to the website, get inspired by all the projects from the designers and participants, and then create your own.… Read More: Eclectic Banners — Global Design Project #98 »
My Brother-In-Law is celebrating his birthday this week, and he’s a really great guy, so I wanted to make an extra special card for him. He lives in Southern California and enjoys relaxing (like all of us!) So, I thought why not create a beach themed card for him? I love the lounge chairs from… Read More: Beachy Birthday »
It’s Paper Pumpkin time! July’s kit is called Positively Picturesque. This kit is so much fun for so many reasons. It features several 2017-2019 In-Colors (Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide, and Powder Pink), it has cute pre-watercolored card bases, and it has darling wood elements and words!!! Here’s a picture of all the contents, except… Read More: July Paper Pumpkin »
This weekend, I decided to challenge myself and design a project to enter the Global Design Project #GDP097 Color Challenge! I had seen some truly amazing projects created by both the design team and challengers. So, I thought why not join the fun and see what I could come up with? The challenge is simple, design… Read More: Global Design Project #GDP097 — Color Challenge »
We have lots of July birthdays in my family! Yesterday was my Sister-In-Law Laurel’s birthday, and I know she reads my blog, so I had to be careful not to publish her card before she actually received it. Her husband arranged a super fun “Girl’s Night Out” surprise party for her last night. I even… Read More: Mediterranean Birthday »
One of my new favorite stamp sets is Mixed Drinks. It has so many fun elements to design delicious, “Summery” cards. What’s even better is that I can use this set for both feminine and masculine cards! We have a friend that is so generous to our kids. He is constantly showering them with gifts. … Read More: Here’s To You! »
Last week at my mom’s house, we had a “craft day” and played with her stamps. It’s so much fun to look at someone else’s stash and use goodies I don’t own!!! Believe it or not, my mom has lots of stuff I don’t have!!! First, I have to digress and give a little back… Read More: Mediterranean Moments »
My husband and I are going to a wedding for one of his clients soon. I’m obviously looking forward to the event, but I was also excited to have an opportunity to make a wedding card! We haven’t had many weddings in our family recently, and wedding cards are one of my favorites to make.… Read More: Watercolor Wedding »
Last week, I went on a wonderful vacation to my mom’s house in Mammoth Lakes. My daughter and her boyfriend, Brenden, went with me. (Unfortunately, my husband couldn’t make it, mainly because of work, but there’s always next time.) They had just opened the Tioga Pass through Yosemite Park two days before we left, so… Read More: Free Tutorials! »
Bonus Days are back! For every $50 you spend July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 1–31. That’s 10% off!!! EARNING (JULY 1-31) IMPORTANT DETAILS! Keep Your Codes! Save both the email containing your Bonus Days coupon codes AND write down the coupon codes in a… Read More: Bonus Days Are Back! »
Life IS a beautiful thing. I love that saying, because it’s something I truly believe. The other day, I was perusing Pinterest and found a gorgeous, tranquil photo that I wanted to copy. On the surface, it seems so simple … a beautiful sunset, water, and one chair. I decided to try to watercolor it.… Read More: Life Is A Beautiful Thing »
I have a fun card to share today that uses several techniques AND another watercoloring tutorial. I got to play with my new Embossing Paste this weekend, and as expected, I absolutely love it. It’s so much fun to have another cool technique to use in my toolbox of tricks!!! The Embossing Paste comes in… Read More: Mixed Drinks & Watercolor Pencils »