This weekend my daughter celebrated her “Sweet 16” Birthday. It’s hard to imagine that she is 16. I started stamping when she was in preschool and now she’s able to drive. Crazy! Making cards for her is a challenge. She’s very talented and artistic, and I often go to her to ask her opinion when I am putting together a…
Twice a year Stampin’ Up! puts on a spectacular event called OnStage. Prior to each event, they ask Demonstrators to apply to be Display Board Stampers (people who will make samples using new products to display and showcase for other demonstrators to photograph and be inspired by). I am lucky to have been chosen twice in the past for OnStage…
For the month of August, you can purchase a limited time only, not to be in any catalog, Blended Seasons stamp set & coordining Stitched Seasons Framelits. I am completely in love with this bundle because it can be used for so many reasons and seasons. The script of the words is my favorite of all of the fonts they…
I will admit to you that when I first saw the Varied Vases bundle in my early viewing of the catalog, I thought it was just okay. Cute, but I wondered how often would I really use it. After seeing some samples and videos of it, especially paired with some of the new colors, I knew I had to order…
Stained glass is beautiful and illuminating (but time intensive, expensive, and not easy to give away). Use this stained glass technique on vellum and you will find yourself to be an instant expert, giving away many cards with happiness. This card is actually completing three of my today’s checklist items: 1. I wanted to create my own design and send…
I am not ready to let go of summer. As much as I love the crisp, Autumn air, I’m just not ready yet. I wanted to send a friend a card today, so of course I went directly to Pinterest for inspiration. I came across a butterfly card that really spoke to me. All of the butterflies where I live…
There have been a lot of changes and new beginnings happening in my household which delayed my Fall lineup announcement. My son is now almost 3 weeks into his first year of college and my daughter just started high school yesterday and has already played in 2 Freshman Volleyball games. I thought I was going to have more time to…
Do you like to open presents early? If you answered yes, then I bet you like to able to order things early too. Stampin’ Up! has pre-released one of their Christmas bundles for us to order before the Holiday Catalog debut on September 1. As a demonstrator, I was able to order it a month earlier than you, and have…
Every mid December I wish I had more time to create hand made gifts and decorate them with creative love. I find myself getting “just enough” done. Pinterest is put aside because there never is enough time to do everything I see. Make your Christmas cards now to get ahead of the fast paced Christmas season. To help this Christmas…
I know I’ve mentioned Paper Pumpkin kits before, but now is a great time to mention them again. Paper Pumpkin kits are a must have! Each month, you receive stamps, ink and all the paper (and sometimes extra) you need to make a fun, paper crafting project. Everything is precut and ready to assemble. Paper Pumpkin does most of the…
Hi everyone! I sent out 18 Open House in an Envelope packets this month and received great feedback on it’s contents, cards to make and surprises. You may see this option again in the future, so be on the lookout and be sure to sign up. I thought I would share the three cards that everyone got to make from…
Depending on where you live and if you have school aged children, summer has already begun for you. Summer will begin on Thursday for my family (and we can’t wait). My son graduated high school two weeks ago and my daughter has 2 1/2 days left of middle school. She will be beginning high school in September. Time to celebrate!!! I…
This technique is so quick and easy, but impactful. Create a watercolor background with Stampin’ Write markers and an acrylic block. I promise you, after watching my video, this technique will be on your go-to list of techniques. Not only is it super easy to do, but it has a WOW effect that will impress both beginners and experts (and that’s what…
My son will be graduating high school in a few weeks and I can’t believe he’s old enough to graduate! He towers over me in height, yet I will always think of him as my little buddy. Today, I had a little time to spend in my stamp room, so I decided to combine this week’s Global Design Project challenge #GDP086 with…
Today I was a happy girl. I got to spend a good part of my afternoon playing with the new, pre-released Eastern Palace suite, which is just stunning with details. You can certainly make beautiful things with the stamp set alone, but the Thinlits pair so nicely with the stamp set. It’s like chocolate and peanut butter – good separately, but…
I’m sure you have noticed the trend of tassels on everything: pocketbooks, scarves, shoes and now cards. They are everywhere and so much fun!!! I just love how the new Eastern Palace suite works beautifully with each other – the stamp set and Framelits are perfect partners. I have been playing with this suite a lot lately and this is…
It’s not quite dragonfly weather where I live (another 3 months to go), but that doesn’t mean I can’t create my own dreamy dragonflies in my home studio. I immediately fell in love with the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set and coordinating Detailed Dragonflies Framelits from the 2017 Occasions catalog, but it was winter and it didn’t feel right playing with…
Easter has so many different styles, themes and color palettes. Easter bunnies, eggs and baskets are often created using pastel colors. This year, I wanted to go bold in making my fun Easter cards & treats. I achieve this boldness with bright colors and whimsy. Easter Card #1 My first card focuses on two retiring In-Colors: Cucumber Crush & Tip Top Taupe. These…
Shaker Cards are so much fun to receive and now you’ll see that they are so much fun to make too. It’s like receiving an interactive toy in the mail. I made a video showing you how to make this two window shaker card and posted it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IZ7YABkMBFM. These are the supplies I used for the two window shaker…
Here’s a really cool technique for using Framelits as stencils to watercolor with Aqua Painters and ink pads. I thought this technique and this card were a perfect match for this week’s Global Design Project Challenge #GDP075. The challenge was to create a project using the theme “Winged Creatures”. Here’s my finished card and step by step directions.Here are my steps: Tape…
