I can’t believe Christmas is only a little more than a week away! I have been scrambling to get everything done, especially after the whole family was hit with a horrible viruses right after Thanksgiving. My poor husband ended up getting pneumonia! It put me a good two weeks behind!!! I had such good intentions at the beginning of the month, with lots of project ideas for handmade gifts. While… Read More »
This week at TGIF Challenges, we have a sketch that’s perfect for the holidays! It looks like a beautifully wrapped present, and it would work for just about any project, including cards, gift boxes, gift certificate holders, or even tags. I love working with sketch challenges, because the design aspect is already finished. All I need to do is add colors and embellishments. Easy, peasy!!! Be sure to click over to the TGIF… Read More »
One of the best things about going to a Stampin’ Up! Convention is swapping projects with other demonstrators! I participated in several swaps during the convention with groups that I’m affiliated with, such as design teams (What Will You Stamp? Challenge and Exclusive Project Tutorials) and fellow team members. All of them received a variation of the card below. I ended up bringing 25 of these cards to the Convention,… Read More »
Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for December 2018! This month, we have a beautiful color combination that’s perfect for the holidays, including Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron, and Gold. Don’t you just love metallic colors on holiday cards? They are so elegant and festive! Whether you just started the blog hop or got here from Paola Phillips’ blog, be sure to continue on for lots of great… Read More »
Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!!! My husband and I were so happy to have both our son and daughter home for Thanksgiving. Our adult son Samuel traveled to Stockton from the Bay Area, and our daughter Shannon drove home from Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. We spent the day with some dear friends, and enjoyed a wonderful turkey dinner and great company. This week, the What… Read More »
This week at What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog, we are featuring the elegant Dashing Deer stamp set. You can find it on page 9 of the Holiday catalog, along with the coordinating Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies. (Purchase them in a bundle and receive 10% off!) This bundle is one of my favorites, and I’m featuring it on several cards in my Stamp Club projects tonight. For my card, I… Read More »
It’s Friday! That means time for a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have an inspiration challenge from the photo below. When I look at this picture, I see country vintage, Fall, and lots of wood textures. I also see a chalkboard and the following color combination: Pumpkin Pie, Coastal Cabana, Sahara Sand, Granny Apple Green, and Basic Black. If you look real close, there’s also checkerboard, and while I didn’t… Read More »
I’m so excited! Tomorrow, my mom and I are getting on the plane to Orlando to attend the 30th anniversary Stampin’ Up! On Stage Event!!! It will be three days of fun, inspiration, excitement, and connecting with friends. We’ll get to see the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs, attend classes, play with new products, and see tons of creative examples. I’m all packed, including lots of swaps that I’ll be sharing in… Read More »
Welcome to the November Color Fusers Blog Hop! We have a gorgeous color combination this month, including Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla. I’ve always been a “blue” girl, especially shades of turquoise, so this color combo is right up my alley! If you’re following the blog hop, you’ve just come from Jo Anne’s blog. If you’re just starting, use the Next button at the… Read More »
TGIF!!! The color challenge at TGIF Challenges this week includes Cajun Craze, Merry Merlot, and Crumb Cake. I love color challenges, because I NEVER would have come up with this particular combination myself, and I love being inspired to think outside the box and do something different. To see all the designers’ projects this week using this color combination, go to the TGIF Challenges Blog. I have a confession, Cajun… Read More »
It’s time for another What Will You Stamp? Challenge! This week, we are featuring the Seasonal Chums stamp set. You can find this stamp set in the Annual Catalog on page 103. It coordinates with the Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies on page 219, so you can cut out both the front and back of the tags at the same time! I always like to remind my customers to look at… Read More »
Happy Friday! It’s TGIF and that means time for a new challenge. This week is an inspiration challenge using the photo below. Be sure to click over to the TGIF Challenges Blog to see all the designers’ projects for this week! When I look at this photo, I see Halloween of course, but I also see elegant neutral colors with gold accents, black lace, and antique-looking pumpkins. I also see… Read More »
The What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog is featuring the Still Night stamp set this week! You can find it on page 41 of the Holiday Catalog, including the coordinating Night Owl Thinlits Dies. This is a beautiful stamp set that’s perfect for Fall and the holidays. Be sure to click over to the What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog to see all the designers’ projects using this stamp set! I decided… Read More »
Happy Friday! Today, we have a pretty color challenge at TGIF Challenges, including Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Mango Melody, and Coastal Cabana. To see all the designers’ projects, click the photo below to go to the TGIF Challenges Blog. I actually made two cards for this challenge. I started with an idea … and it was one of those days when nothing was coming out the way I had pictured… Read More »
Welcome to the October Color Fusers Blog Hop! This month, we have colors that are perfect for Fall … warm tones that make me think of changing leaves and cooler temperatures. If you’re already following the blog hop, you’ve just come from the talented Debbie Henderson. Follow the Next button below to continue on to Paola Phillips for more amazing inspiration. I’ve also included links to all the designers’ blogs at the… Read More »
This week, the What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog is featuring the Winter Woods stamp set! You can find this beautiful stamp set, as well as the coordinating In The Woods Framelits Dies on page 27 of the Holiday Catalog. (Save 10% when you purchase them in a bundle!) Visit the What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog to see all the designers’ projects using this stamp set. I immediately fell… Read More »
This week, What Will You Stamp is featuring one of my all-time favorite stamp sets — Waterfront!!! I love this stamp set for so many reasons. It features both tropical and mountain scenes, which are two of my favorite places to be. And, it features watercolor images, which is my absolute favorite style. Be sure to click over to the WWYS Challenge Blog where you can see all the designers’… Read More »
Happy Friday and TGIF!!! Is it starting to feel a little like Fall? Kids are going back to school, and it’s starting to get a little cooler in the evenings and early mornings. Although, it’s still plenty hot during the day. That’s fine with me, because I’m not quite ready to let go of Summer yet and for the pool to cool down. I really love coming home from work… Read More »
Two posts in one morning? Yep, it’s true! Once a month, both the Color Fuser’s Blog Hop and What Will You Stamp? challeng will happen on the same day. Maybe, I’ll get smart next month and combine the two challenges!!! Haha! If you are already following the Color Fusers Blog Hop, then you’ve just come from the talented Beverlee Morales. If you’re just starting, you’re in for a treat! Follow… Read More »
Welcome to a new What Will You Stamp? challenge. The featured stamp set for What Will You Stamp this week is Oh So Eclectic. This is one of my all time favorites from the Annual Catalog. It’s just a great stamp set, with coordinating Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies. I’ve used in many, many times and will continue to do so. To see all the WWYS designers’ projects, be sure to click… Read More »