Last week, Jeanie Stark had a Mystery Stampin’ post that led us through creating this beautiful “spanner” card. It opens to reveal a “secret message,” then opens again to contain the written message! It was so much fun to follow her directions. You can get the PDF of her instructions…
Here’s a new holiday paper that I just pulled out and used for the first time! I was inspired by this week’s Tic Tac Toe Challenge that called for metallics and a square with embossing. The DSP is called Modern Christmas and it pairs with a bundle called Ornamental Christmas.…
We’re bringing back one of our favorites! Rosanne Mulhern and I have decided to resume our monthly Coast to Coast posts! This month I’m taking the lead, so you’ll be traveling from: I’m excited to bring this back! If you are new(ish) to my blog, Rosanne and I collaborate once…
Stampin’ Up! had an event today called Creativity Now. It’s an annual event that demonstrators can attend online. We watched the presenters make projects and we were able to make the projects right along with them! I have to say, this year’s was my favorite of all of them so…
I ordered this new Suite of products that is going to be part of our Creativity Now Online Event, and oh, I am loving every part of it! It’s called Peaceful Garden. I set aside the pieces I needed for the Event and now I’m playing with the rest. The…
Did you miss out on purchasing Yuletide Village last year? This quaint Christmas village scene is on the Last Chance List and is marked down to $15.20! Here’s a look at the set: If the thought of coloring sends you over the edge, don’t worry! This coloring is very easy.…
Here’s a little more Reindeer Fun for you! I have three younger grandsons who will enjoy this cute card. The bundle has so many fun parts to it, I just had to try – a couple – 😉 Card Recipe: Soft Sea Foam card base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded at 4-1/4″…
Yuletide Village is a sweet little stamp set that I ordered late in the season. I’m glad I have it for a few last minute cards and gift tags. It’s on the Last Chance List right now, selling for $19.00. I created this village scene by stamping the buildings with…
We have a color challenge this week at Create with Stamping Friends! I’ve taken Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, and Basic White and decorated the Merriest Tree(s) for my card today. Here is the color challenge: Here is my card: This card is for the “I love pink” people that…
My favorite Christmas stamp set this year might be Shepherd’s Care. I love the sketched look of the images and the sentiments are beautiful. Here’s my first card that I made with this set (it won’t be the last!): Here’s a look at the whole set: It’s a very simple…
Those of you who have followed me awhile know that occasionally I like to mix up my products. When I saw this little snowman donning a Santa hat, it completely charmed me! 😊 He’s sending a cozy hug! My cozy recipe: Real Red Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded at 4-1/4″…
I love a good door wreath! I made this one with pretty aqua blues and Cherry Cobbler berries. Sophisticated Sled and Winter Meadow DSP are the prominent products, but there are several other products on this card. Take a look at the Recipe below to see what I used. Here’s the…
We all need occasional tips to save our sanity! Yesterday I showed you a Christmas card on which I used a small string of lights. I promised you some tips for getting a good crop. Here’s the card again, if you missed it ~ I find it hard to line…
Happy Thursday! Every Thursday is Create with Stamping Friends day, and this week we have a color challenge. These colors took me into a Christmas mood, so I’ve strung a few Christmas lights and let a cardinal perch on them! I’m calling it “A String of Joy!” First, the…
I don’t know about you, but Christmas feels a long way off to me. However, checking the calendar, it is only 9 weeks away! It is definitely time to be thinking about Christmas cards, especially if you like to give handmade ones. Here’s a cute set that dons a wagon…
