I had SO much fun at my class this weekend at Alamo Craft Company. I had one attendee on Friday and it was really nice because I hadn’t met Debbie yet and so we had a chance to get to know one another. And on Saturday, there were 7 and that was nice too, because it was crazy busy! I’ve already showed you 2 of the projects we did in… Read More »
Yesterday, I attended an all-day stamping event that was put on by some members of my team. Yesterday, I showed you the swap card that made and today I want to share the swaps I traded for as well as the projects we made and the demonstration projects. When we arrived, we were given a huge bag of supplies that we used to create 12 projects. And we had lots… Read More »
Finally got the videos made for my January Virtual Stamp Club. These are the projects I planned: If you are a member of my Virtual Club, when you place your order this month, you will get lifetime access to a secret webpage that includes the photograph, list of supplies used, and a video of me making each project. If you are not a Virtual Club member yet, check out the… Read More »
Stampin’ Up!’s Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper (137784) is so pretty that it is shown in the catalog framed. Well, I figured, why not take it a step further and decorate a painter’s tray-style frame? I added some die-cut butterflies from our new Butterflies Thinlits Dies (137360). It took me a few tries to figure out the correct “sandwich” in my Big Shot. I finally ended up with the Magnetic… Read More »
When I created RV Crafting, I knew that I would need to update the signage on my car but I hadn’t taken the time to do it. And then I figured “why bother?” because I am planning on buying a new car soon. But then I told myself to just do it and so I did! It was nice out, so I sat at the picnic table and die cut… Read More »
I wanted to share the projects that I created for October. If you are in my Virtual Club, then these are the projects that you will get videos for. If you want to make projects similar to these (same projects, possibly different supplies), and you are in the San Antonio area, then you will want to sign up for my new Crafting with Gail class at Alamo Craft Company. I… Read More »
A few weeks ago, I showed you the beautiful beaded spider that came in my Frightful Wreath kit (136816): I had finally finished the wreath and today decided that I really wanted to hang it outside, but it’s not working very well. First, I put it on the outside of the door: It looked pretty good, but then the wind flipped it around and I didn’t want to lose it,… Read More »
Every week, Stampin’ Up! offers several products on sale, and I LOVE that the Hamburger Box die is on sale this week – regularly $42.95, this week for $32.21!!! Here are some ideas using it. See that big box in the front? I used a folded-over piece of cardstock in the die to make the box super-sized! I will be making a video showing how next week, so be sure… Read More »
I got one of the Frightful Wreath kits from our new Holiday catalog and started putting it together last night. I’m not finished with the wreath yet, but I had to share with you the beautiful beaded spider that I made! Just about everything to make the wreath, including the spider is included in the kit. You only need to add supplies that you probably have around the house: scissors,… Read More »
In a few days it will be Labor Day and then…. BOOM! Halloween…. Thanksgiving….. Christmas…… New Years! Time for gifts and parties! And even if you live in an RV, it doesn’t mean that you have to forgo all the fun! The new Stampin’ Up! Holiday catalog is packed FULL of versatile stamp sets that can carry you all way from the BOO to the Champagne. And there are tons… Read More »
Every week, Stampin’ Up! puts a handful of products on sale and one of the items this week is the Rosette XL Die (125594). With this die, you can make beautiful medallions up to 10″ in diameter, like these: And here is one of my videos, showing how easy it is to make them: (the video is from 2012 when my main site was Stampin’ With Gail before I started… Read More »
I took a little creative break yesterday and put together these adorable bags – perfect for a favor or small gift. I used the All Abloom paper stack (133703) which is sized perfectly for these treats. The paper is 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ so I didn’t need to cut it to size. All I did was score 1″, 3″, 4″, and 6″ along the long side and 1″ along the short… Read More »
This month, when you buy the Big Shot die-cutting machine, you can select a stamp & framelit bundle for FREE! (value from $36.90 to $63.90). I love crafting with my Big Shot and can’t imagine not having it around. With matching stamps, you can stamp all kinds of images and cut them out perfectly every time. You can make cool boxes. You can emboss amazing textures on your cards. You… Read More »
When the 2014-2015 Stampin’ Up! catalog came out, I was intrigued by the Hamburger die for our Big Shot machine. I love boxes so of course, I had to have this die! I finally had a chance to open it and try it out and it so cute! Too small for a Big Mac, but there are so many things that you can put into this cutie – candy, love… Read More »
Last week, I went to the annual Stampin’ Up! convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, and met up with my dear friend, Lauri who presented me with this incredible thread catcher that she made for me. It has a removal pin cushion weighted down by a ceramic tile, and the “bucket” has a handy loop for my scissors. It matches some other sewing accessories that I have that I will… Read More »
Every once in a while, I like to treat my mailing list to something special. So, this Thursday, I am sending everyone on my mailing list the instructions to make both of these bags! But you have to be on my mailing list to get the instructions! To sign up, just fill out the box on the right! And when you do, you will also receive instructions on how to… Read More »
Last week, I attended the monthly Craft Corner class at Alamo Crafts, a local craft-mall store in San Antonio. I look forward to Craft Corner because it gives me the opportunity to hang out with crafty people and I get to do a project that someone else has planned and prepped. After we do a simple but fun project, we enjoy a pot-luck meal together. A totally awesome was to… Read More »
The Flower Class yesterday was a huge hit! It did take a bit of time to create these fun flower crates of roses but everyone had a great time. there were 2 more participants that did not finish their projects but promised that they would do them at home. This is not the type of class I normally do but once in a while, it’s worth it! Guess what I… Read More »
I mentioned a couple of days ago that I had made some boxes to hold cards and I wanted to show you another project of envelopes. Some years ago, I bought a beautiful calendar with Mandala images. This envelope was in the pile of “someone take this or it is going into the recycle bin”. I saved it and made an envelope with each page. I think they are striking,… Read More »
One of my team members, the very-talented Erica Cerwin, designed this absolutely adorable flower crate project – all made of paper! I would be honored to teach you this project at my Spring Flowers Class on Saturday March 29th starting at 11:00. We will make this project plus at least one more. This is not a difficult project, but it does take time due to the detail, so I am… Read More »