I let my imagination go with this sketch for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge this week! ~ Can you see it? I haven’t had this stamp set very long and was eager to use it. I love the little fish and underwater images and the way it all pairs…
A few days ago I posted a picture and directions to a small milk carton container that I decorated to give to a teacher friend of mine on the first day of school. (See that post here.) That day is tomorrow, so I’ve made a card to go with it.…
I had seen this tip on my friend’s blog a long time ago. At the time I thought, what a good idea! Then I didn’t do it, and the other day I got so frustrated with my lack of organization and my re-inkers that I remembered that tip… So here…
Good Morning! It’s the beginning of a brand new week and all I can say is, man the summer is flying by fast! Our neighborhood kids are back in school. The days are getting shorter ~ but it’s still super hot out! I am longing for cooler weather… I stayed…
Today is my final post in a set of three that features Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper on a pack of Notecards that I made for my daughter-in-law. While she is spending many hours at the hospital tending to our new grandson, some lovely friends of ours have been taking…
Yesterday I shared two of the cards I made in this 6-pack of thank you notes that I will be giving my daughter-in-law. These are all made with the Fruit Stand DSP, which couldn’t be more perfect for notes to thank someone for a gift of a meal. See my…
There is nothing more satisfying to me than making a gift for someone that is practical, pretty, and handmade. It’s so easy to do with Stampin’ Up!’s choice of papers, stamps, and coordinating products. My son and daughter-in-law are juggling jobs, dissertations, a 2 1/2 year old boy, and a…
I got a new stamp set in the mail yesterday and I couldn’t wait to play with it! But instead of just venturing out on my own I thought I’d browse Pinterest first. I found a card that I immediately knew I wanted to try. So this card is a…
Thoughtful Branches are now available! Today is the day you can start ordering this amazing bundle! I know you will love it’s versatility and beauty. To see a few samples that I’ve made, click HERE and HERE and HERE. Remember, it’s a limited offer ~ till August 31st or while supplies…
Today, I am happy to share with you three cards made by a good friend and talented member of my team, Beth Geraghty. Beth has been stamping for a few years now, but has just recently ventured into the business side of Stampin’ Up! She doesn’t have her own blog…
Today’s card will be entered into the Pals Paper Arts color challenge for this week. When I saw Lynn Hoyt’s color selections for this challenge I immediately thought, “Baby card!” Here is the banner that inspired my design ~ Is it for a boy? Is it for a girl? You…
I really didn’t think I could get behind this “Christmas in July” thing until I got the Thoughtful Branches Bundle and saw the pine tree. Hooked! Now I’ve made my first Christmas card and I’m so happy with it! The DSP that I used as a background is from This…
Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper is a beautiful set of Navy and White florals and prints. I’ve used two of the prints here paired with crisp Whisper White card stock to make these gorgeous notecards. I started with Stampin’ Up!’s pre-cut and scored Notecards and Envelopes. They measure 3 1/2″…
Do you love making little “scenes” with your stamping and crafting supplies? If you do, you need this new bundle, available on August 2nd. Here is another idea for you, using Thoughtful Branches. This time I’ve made an apple tree. My inspiration came from the awesome Designer Series Paper called…
Here is a bright card for you! I didn’t know if such a yellow hydrangea existed in nature, so I went on a Google search and found one! The hydrangea is cut from the Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies, available on August 2. Yesterday I showed you a blue and purple…
