Snowflake Showcase available November 1st

Happiness Surrounds

Wait until you see this November offering of products Stampin’ Up! has just released for the month of November.  Two stamps sets that stand alone yet both work with the coordinating Thinlits, snowflake trinkets with a sparkle in the center and velvety white velvet paper, perfect for cutting snowflakes.  I’ve had a chance to work with these products during the…

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Advent Box Workshop

Advent Boxes using Takeout Thinlits

Who doesn’t love a countdown?  Kids certainly do, but I think adults secretly like it too.  At this workshop, you can make your own 25 Advent boxes to countdown to Christmas.  Keep it for yourself, or give it as a gift.  You can display these boxes in many ways:  string along burlap ribbon to use as a garland, stack the boxes…

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Thanksgiving/Autumn card class on Nov. 1 & 2

thanks

Join us at class making these fall-ish (& yummy) Thanksgiving/Autumn cards.  No experience necessary.  The beautifully patterned paper does most of the work for you.  Everything is pre-cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble.  Make 2 of each design to send out to friends and loved ones, near and far.  Choose your class:  Thursday, Nov. 1 at 9:30…

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15% off Stamp Sale – October 23 ONLY!

24 hour stamp set sale October 23 only

You read that headline right!  Stampin’ Up! is preparing to celebrate their 30th Birthday and it begins with a 24 hour stamp sale, 15% off select stamp sets.  This sale is ONLY on Tuesday, October 23, so be sure to look through the many options and make your list.  Host code is EPE2YWX2.  Happy Shopping!  Click HERE to see all two…

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“Spook-tacular” snack box

Halloween snack box

Trick or Treat!  I’ll take a treat every day of the week, no tricks for me.  I love to make treats, usually the baking kind.  But for this Halloween, I thought I would fill this Baker’s boxes with “Spook-tacular” treats! Baker’s Boxes There are so many different ways to use the new Baker’s Boxes.  You can be sure my daughter…

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4 hours left before 12 Weeks of Christmas!

4 hours left to sign up

THERE ARE 4 HOURS LEFT TO SIGN UP! At 1pm today, the first 12 Weeks of Christmas idea will be sent out. You need to be on my mailing list to get these exclusive ideas because they will not be posted anywhere else. If you did not receive yesterday’s Newsletter, then you are not on my list. To sign up,…

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24 hours left before 12 Weeks of Christmas begins!

sign up for 12 weeks of Christmas

TOMORROW, I will begin sending out exclusive, fantastic 12 Weeks of Christmas ideas & projects. They will not be posted anywhere. They will only be shared with my mailing list and delivered right to your inbox. If you did not receive today’s Newsletter, then you are not on my list. Don’t miss out on these 12 Weeks of Christmas ideas!…

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World Card Making Day (week) Sale!

world card making sale Oct 1-7

Several years ago, the paper crafting industry created “world card making day”.  Eventually, it turned into a weekend, and now it’s celebrated for an entire week.  Stampin’ Up! has chosen some essential products for card making and put them on sale.  Be sure to take a peek at the list of 10% off products which includes card kits, stamp sets,…

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Feather’s & Frost Holiday Card Class

Feathers & Frost Holiday card class

“Joy to the World” is what this class is all about.  Spreading Joy throughout the Holiday season, no matter if you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah or the Winter Solstice is important.  The Feather’s & Frost stamp set is a great one for Joy:  fun fonts, cute birds (color them any color, they don’t have to be Robins), a “hand stamped by”…

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Sweet 16 Birthday

Sweet 16 birthday card

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…

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Sign up to receive 12 Weeks of Christmas Ideas

Sign up for 12 Weeks Christmas

I know you may not be thinking of it, but Christmas is indeed just around the corner.  In one week, I will be sending out exclusive 12 Weeks of Christmas ideas & projects  These projects will not be posted on any of my sites, they will only be emailed to you.  This is why you must sign up.  You can…

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Clearance Rack Just Updated!

Clearance Rack updated

Be sure to take a peek at the newly listed products listed on the Clearance Rack – you don’t want to miss out.  They are while supplies last.  And, a whole new batch of Fast Fuse & Refills was added so you will want to stock up on this incredibly sticky adhesive, great for making boxes & treats.  Click HERE…

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Christmas Cards in September Class this week!

Christmas in September card class

I can tell you from experience that it is a wonderful thing to start making your Christmas cards before December rolls around.  Join us this week for the Christmas Cards in September card class.  You choose to make either 6 cards for $30 (2 of each design) or 12 cards for $45 (4 of each design).  Please specify how many…

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Join the 2018 Holiday Paper Share

2018 Holiday Paper Share

Do you love all the Holiday papers but can’t make the investment of over $100 to purchase them all?  Join my 2018 Holiday Paper Share for only $30.  You will receive one 6” x 12” sheet of each paper – 48 sheets of beautifully, patterned Holiday paper.  The reason I cut the paper into this 6″ x 12″ size rather than…

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You can now order from the Awesome 2018 Holiday Catalog!

The wait is over!  The 2018 Holiday Catalog is now live!!!!  Enjoy all of the new and amazing stamp sets, coordinating products, dies, embellishments, papers and more.  There is something for everyone to prepare for Autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah and New Years.  Would you like your own copy of this amazing catalog?  Send me an email with your name…

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No Stamping Birthday Card

Big Shot Birthday card

My dad’s birthday is this week and I needed to make him a birthday card.  I looked through my stamp sets, but nothing was speaking to me.  Does that ever happen to you?  Stamp sets take on a personality and apply themselves to specific people.  We call my dad BB, which lends itself perfectly to the Large Letters Framelits.  So…

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2018 OnStage Display Board Application

Blended Seasons Card for Display Board Stamper Application

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…

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This Weekend, Shop Tax FREE and earn $5 coupons!

tax free holiday weekend

For Massachusetts and several other states, this weekend has been designated as a “tax free holiday”.  Saturday and Sunday are perfect days for you to shop, save AND earn $5 coupons.  Need ideas on what to buy: ~ stock up on card stock, envelopes and adhesive ~ try a new color ink pad or two (don’t forget the matching card stock)…

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August Only! Blended Seasons Must Have

Blended Seasons

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…

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