This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit arrived yesterday and it is SO cool! Here’s what comes in the box: And here is how it is made: The project is an accordion card with die-cut, self-adhesive felt letters. The folded up card fits perfectly in a kraft box. The only thing needed that doesn’t come in the box is a pair of scissors. And did I tell you that the kit has… Read More »
During Sale-A-Bration, you can select a FREE gift for each $50 purchase. One of the gifts you can select is the Lotus Blossom stamp set. You get lots of dimension from the stamps because the flower is made up off 3 different stamps, each one layered over the others. Here are some samples made with the Lotus Blossom stamp set: To see all the Sale-A-Bration items and/or to shop Stampin’… Read More »
In honor of my balloon ride, I designed this card. I made some for a card swap that I am in, and I made some extra ones to send. What fun! I cut the balloon shapes with framelits and added the dot texture with my Big Shot. I did have to hand cut the baskets and the banner, but it went pretty quick. Here are the supplies I used. … Read More »
I decided one day a few years ago that I wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. So I created a Bucket List and wrote it down. On my 60th birthday, my sweet daughter gave me tickets for a ride for 2 – she said it wouldn’t be fun alone (she is right!). It actually took me 2 years to get the ride scheduled and yesterday was it! What… Read More »
When I was at Leadership Conference last month, they gave us an extra Paper Pumpkin kit and were told to share it. We could give the whole kit away or use it at an event, etc. I decided to make all the cards (and I had a couple left from the kit I got last year) and I have decided to give the cards away! Do you want one? All… Read More »
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 »
This month, one of our stamp club projects uses the Cheerful Critters stamp set because when I first saw it, it make me smile. Just love this one! I shared my card with you in a recent post. Today, I want to share 2 more samples, made by my talented friend, June! The Hooray card uses a fantastic specialty paper that you can get free during Sale-A-Bration with a $50… Read More »
If you like the look of dry embossing, this week’s deals are for you! Our Texture Boutique machine and 6 of our popular Embossing Folders are on sale this week! Check them out: The Texture Boutique machine will meet all your dry embossing needs and doesn’t take up hardly any room at all!! And the price can’t be beat! If I were at home this week, I would do a… Read More »
I got my January Paper Pumpkin kit last week and put it together today – so much fun!! All the pieces were die-cut; I just stamped the hearts, filled the bags with some conversation hearts that I picked up at Walmart, and assembled. Now I have 24 treats to share with friends (some who I haven’t met yet!). If you want one and if you are in San Antonio, come… Read More »
I LOVE the new Painted Petals Designer Series Paper and I even showed you a project a week or so ago where I put one whole sheet in a purchased frame. Yesterday, my friend Patty Bennett showed how to use that same full sheet to make 6 cards. Why didn’t I think of that?? So I very quickly made 6 beautiful thank you cards! If you wanted, you could “gussy”… Read More »
Every month, I like to send a hand-stamped card to the top 20 in sales for my Stampin’ Up! group. I’m a little behind because I hadn’t done the top 20 in December yet, so yesterday I took care of that! I made this card and loved it, but I didn’t have enough of the Coastal Cabana card stock to make 20: So I used a different accent color (Calypso… Read More »
Even when space is at a premium, you still have room for a few packs of colorful Baker’s Twine, right? You can use it in in cardmaking, paper crafting, string art, and so many more ways! Don’t believe me? Check out all the projects on Pinterest using Baker’s Twine! And it is a bonus when it is on sale! This week, Stampin’ Up! has 8 Weekly Deals and 3 of… Read More »
On my to-do list this weekend was to make some thank you cards. I like to send a thank you card to everyone that orders, especially online orders and my stash was getting low. So, I was trying to decide what to make when I had a brilliant idea – use a card kit! So I grabbed my Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit and whipped up these cards in no… 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 »
I’m off to a full day of stamping and hanging out with my demonstrator friends! Swapping is optional and I wasn’t going to do it but at the last minute (translation: late yesterday), I decided it is more fun to be swapping than not swapping. So I made 20 – how cute! I’ll share more tomorrow about the day, but in the meantime, here are some of the supplies I… 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 »
Yesterday, I shared a project using the new Butterfly thinlit die and today I wanted to share 2 cards that my friend and teammate, Lori, made using the thinlit AND the coordinating stamp set. First, who wouldn’t LOVE to get this card? The stamp set is available as wood-mount, clear-mount, or photopolymer. Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set $23.95 Butterflies Thinlits Dies $24.95 Artisan Embellishment Kit $9.95 Sahara Sand 7/8″… 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 »
Most RVs come with a so-so mattress. Well, I decided that I have spent way too many hours on a so-so mattress and I deserve an amazing mattress! So this week, I went and bought one! I didn’t think that I would like a memory foam because I heard that they hold in heat and I like to sleep on the cool side. And I learned that an air-based mattress… Read More »
I’m going to a party tomorrow night and wanted to take some queso dip and cranberry squares, plus some holiday Ritz crackers for a treat package. Cooking that many things at once is a challenge, but as long as I clean up after myself and am careful, it can get done! Everything is ready to take to the party – I will try to remember to take pictures at the… Read More »