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 »
Happy Monday! It’s time for a new What Will You Stamp? Challenge using the Falling For Leaves stamp set! You can find this beautiful stamp set on page 45 of the Holiday catalog, and it coordinates with the Detailed Leaves Thinlits Dies to make cutting and layering a snap. In fact, you can order the two products together in a bundle and save 10%! I really love participating in the… Read More »
The Orlando 2018 On Stage Convention was AMAZING!!! I was inspired by so many great new products and learned lots of great ideas and tips to share when I get home. In the meantime, I thought I’d share some photos. These are all unedited so excuse the quality. I loved sharing this whole experience with my mom, Lorrie. Stampin’ Up! showered us with gifts. I was so lucky, because in… Read More »
Mom and I are at the amazing 30th anniversary Stamping Up! On Stage in Orlando Florida. Today was the first day, so I’m going to attempt to write a blog post on my tablet, which is not an entirely easy thing to do. We spent the entire day yesterday flying in from California, and we barely made it to the Convention Center by 9::00 PM to check in and get… 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 »
Happy November! Is it just me, or does it feel like Fall goes by quickly? The leaves start changing, and I feel like I blink and it’s already time for Thanksgiving and Christmas!!! Yikes, I’m so behind already on preparations. In fact, I’ve only made a handful of Christmas cards, and I usually make around 70!!! My Promotion – Earn Free Red Rhinestone Jewels! I’m having a fun promotion this… 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 »
Stampin’ Up! is having a 24 hour sale tomorrow, October 23rd, to celebrate it’s 30th birthday! The sale includes 15% off of the selected stamp sets. To download a PDF of all the sale stamp sets, click HERE. The list includes some of my favorite stamp sets, including Beautiful Promenade (146842 p), Floral Frames (146505 w & 145508 c), and Cake Soiree (145745 c and 145521 w). Be sure to… 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 »
Happy Monday! Today, the What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog is featuring the Cauldron Bubble stamp set! This set coordinates with the Toil & Trouble Suite of products found on pages 48 and 49 of the Holiday Catalog. This suite is perfect for Halloween festivities!!! Be sure to click over to the What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog to see all the designers’ projects using this cute stamp set. For my… 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 »
Stampin’ Up! is celebrating World Card Making Day all week this week! From October 1 to 7, 2018, you can receive 10% off select items below. Join in the fun by creating and sending out a card this week! Then, reward yourself by saving money on your order!!! Click the photo below to download a flyer. New Stamparatus Accessories! Check out my online store for new Stamparatus Accessories now available! Stampin’… 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 »
The What Will You Stamp? Challenge Blog is featuring the Takeout Treats stamp set this week. You can find it on p. 50 of the Holiday Catalog. This is a great little stamp set with coordinating Takeout Thinlits Dies. The die cuts make tiny little takeout boxes that are sooooo cute! They’re perfect for all kinds of holiday gifts. For my project, I decided to make a Fall-themed treat box.… Read More »
It’s time for the Big Finish … my last desktop calendar of 2019!!! I’m super proud of myself for getting them done early this year. If you’re new, I’ve been posting these calendar pages all year … pretty much one a month, give or take a few months. They measure 4″ x 6″ and fit in a standard frame. That makes it super easy to cut out six calendars from a single… Read More »
Remember the card I created yesterday with the Winter Woods stamp set? Well, I decided I loved it so much, I would use the same basic concept to create a November 2019 desktop calendar page! I changed the colors to coordinate with a sheet of the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper, and I think it’s one of my favorite calendar pages to date! I printed the calendar page on Shimmery White… 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 »