The Wilderness Awaits stamp set caught my eye because of the pointer dog. It reminded me of my brother Tom who likes to hunt and had these dogs in the past. I remember one was named Lucy. I especially love the sentiment stamped on the inside of the card: "Admired, respected, loved…that's you". I'll be … Read more
Do you sometimes have trouble coming up with a color scheme? When I first started stamping and paper crafting, this was one of my biggest challenges. I'd like to share a few tips that may help you choose a color scheme. 1) Choose a favorite color and build around that. (My favorite Stampin' Up! color … Read more
These Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals are available at their sale price through Monday, February 29th, so don't delay. My Pick of the Week is the Stars Framelits Dies. What's your favorite? I very recently lost a very close friend unexpectedly. Her name was Starr, and her personality truly reflected her name. Starr shined in everything … Read more
Here is Stampin' Up!'s video reveal of this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit titled HELLO SUNSHINE. I can't wait to get started on mine. I look forward to getting an all inclusive box full of paper crafting fun every month delivered right to my door. You can too! Purchase a 3-month pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription now … Read more
Everyone loves FREE stuff, right? Stampin' Up! just added more exclusive Sale-A-Bration products you can earn FREE with a $50 purchase (not including SH & tax) now through March 31st. I love them all and think you will too! I can't wait to get mine and get started creating my new FREE products! Which one … Read more
I enjoyed pulling out my Big Shot and Spiral Flower Original Die to make this Valentine decoration. Make your roses first. This will be a "guesstimate" as the number of roses you will need will depend on the size frame you are using and the size of the heart you want to make. (I … Read more
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Here's a quick, easy, and affordable gift to make for your significant other or to give, perhaps, as an engagement, wedding, or anniversary gift. The saying is one of the printed 4" x 4" cards from the Project Life by Stampin' Up! Love Story Card Collection. I mounted it … Read more
These Weekly Deal prices are effective today through Monday, February 15th. I am placing an order before the end of the week, so would be happy to add your orders for Weekly Deals and anything else you "must have" for your card making, memory keeping, and paper crafting. My Pick of the Week is the … Read more
Take a look at this video to see how the Stampin' Up! Precision Base Plate and the Big Shot Die Brush make your paper crafting time more efficient. I used these Big Shot accessories with the Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Die to make this gift for my OSU freshman, Emily Knabe. I miss her everyday but … Read more
This is one of four cards made in my Caring Thoughts Card Class this week. Balloons typically convey happiness and celebration, but it seemed fitting to pair the balloons from the Balloon Celebration stamp set with the "Hang in There" sentiment from the Sale-A-Bration Honeycomb Happiness stamp set. A perfect card for someone going through a … Read more
Weekly Deals are here. My Pick of the Week is the Decorative Label Punch. Stampin' Up! punches are easy to use, cut cleanly, and fold flat for storage. Here's a sympathy card I made using the Decorative Label Punch. (The message is from a past Paper Pumpkin kit stamp set.) I love getting my Paper … Read more
I spent Tuesday visiting some of my favorite relatives in Ottawa, Ohio, then headed to Columbus to visit my sister and her family and my girls. Wednesday, I volunteered in my daughter Andrea's 5th and 6th grade math classes. After school we headed to OSU campus and picked up daughter #2, Emily, to go "off … Read more