Share a Milkshake
Will you share a milkshake and be my Valentine? ❤️ This sweet bundle brings a different take on Valentines! I doubt that putting a milkshake on the front of my Valentine card would have come to mind, but it certainly is fun! Here’s my card ~ The milkshake has kind…
New Host Code + Gift!
Are you currently working with a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your Demo/Creative Coach! All you have to do is place an order with me ~ it’s that simple! I have a Host Code that changes monthly. For February 2023, my code is: SV3NGDN9. Include the code…
Country Bouquet for CCMC752
We are starting February off with a color challenge at Create with Connie & Mary. Using Calypso Coral, Blackberry Bliss, and Evening Evergreen, I picked Country Bouquet for CCMC752. Here is the Color Board: And here is my card: This is not a color combination that I’m naturally drawn to,…
Adorable Owls Valentine
Adorable Owls are…well, adorable! This is Grandson Valentine #2. If you missed my first one, you can see it HERE. This one is going to my bird-enthusiast grandson. I think he’s going to love the big-eyed owl! So here is my Adorable Owls Valentine: Awww, so cute! And the Adorable…
Quick, Easy, and Pretty (+ Tips!)
Sometimes you want to make a special, extravagant card for a good friend and other times you want something quick, easy, and pretty to get into the mail. You can make a card that looks special without the fuss using Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration DSP called Dainty Flowers. This paper is…
Speedy Recovery for CCMC751
Our last challenge for January is a sketch challenge. I needed a get well card, so I picked Speedy Recovery for CCMC751. Here is the sketch: And here is my card: Materials & Measurements: Balmy Blue Cardstock, 11″x 4-1/4″, folded at 5-1/2″ for a side-fold card Night of Navy Cardstock…
Rain or Shine Valentine
OK, tell me the expression on this Rain or Shine turtle isn’t the cutest you’ve ever seen! I knew I’d be making a valentine for one of my grandkids the minute I saw him! I’ve used some “contraband” on my card today, but I was so pleased with the way…
Fancy Flora Diagonal Strips
I’ve been pretty obsessed with Fancy Flora DSP lately (could you tell?😄) and thought I would try making one with this pretty pink, blue, and aqua piece today. I’m calling it Fancy Flora Diagonal Strips, because that’s exactly what it is. It looks pretty simple, but actually…. well, let me…
By The Bay for CCMC750
Be My Valentine for CC2C
Roses are…coral, Violets are blue, I’m looking forward to Valentine’s Day, Are you? Rosanne in Pennsylvania and I, California Karen, are bringing you Valentine cards for CASEing Coast to Coast this month. It will be here soon! Do you make valentines? Do you make valentine treat boxes for your friends?…
Ginkgo Branch
Ready for a spectacular new die? It’s the Ginkgo Branch! This die is so lovely – embossing on the solid leaves and delicate cut-outs on the rest. It die-cut very easily, if you’re wondering. I took my Take Your Pick Tool to gently remove all the bits, but they came…
Regency Park for CCMC #749
It’s Sketch Challenge Day at Create With Connie & Mary! I’ve chosen Regency Park for CCMC #749! It’s a 6″x 6″ pack of Designer Series Paper with fun florals that will send happy thoughts to the recipient. Here’s the sketch: And here’s my card: Cuts & Crops: Thick Basic White…
Beautifully Happy for the Pals Blog Hop
Retired Stamps/Bundles For Sale
Looking for bargains? I might have what you’re looking for…. I’ve created a new page for my blog. It shows all of the retired stamp sets and bundles that I have to sell. These sets are all in good condition. I’m downsizing and would love to re-home many of my…