Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day? Why not?!!! Apparently it’s a “thing” because it is the theme for this week’s Festive Friday Challenge! Here’s the banner for this week’s fun challenge: I chose ice cream, brown, and patterned paper for my three elements. The Sweet Ice Cream Bundle and Ice…
Sometimes you want to make a card for someone special. One that you don’t mind putting in a little extra time into for that extraordinary person. This set is perfect for that occasion. It’s called Simply Succulents and I think it’s simply beautiful! Color, Cut, & Glue I don’t always…
Wow, ice cream is one of my guilty pleasures! Anyone else with me there? Maybe not so much in the winter, but every other time of the year is “yes, please!” This fun new bundle in the January-June Mini Catalog (aka JJ Mini) is called Sweet Ice Cream, and yep,…
When it comes to Stampin’ Up!, Tuesday is Newsday! And today is a giant day for news! So much is happening in our crafty world. Today is the first day of the new catalog launch. It is the January-June Mini Catalog (previously known as the Spring Occasions Catalog) and is…
OK, so I bought all of this Designer Series Paper. Now what do I do with it?!!! Ever hear yourself think that? I have! So, here’s what you do. You cut into it and start making cards! Like this Dandy Garden triple strip card I made today ~ This is…
I have a new Stamping Habit Card Kit for January ready for order! Here is a sneak peek at what you’ll make: My kit includes five cards for $25, which includes everything you’ll need to put them together, with the exception of adhesives, stamps and ink. I’ve got quite…
I have heard that “square” will be very fashionable in 2021! That’s good, because I love a square card. It’s a little different, a little quirky. Yes, there is that menacing fact that is costs 20 cents more to mail… but if you make it a 4-1/4″ square, you can…
It’s New Year’s Eve! Hooray and good bye to 2020! But before we close out this year, I want to remind you that time is running out for these two awesome promotions. Grab some of it while you can before the end of the day on January 4, 2021! Take…
I want to share a holiday card I received from my good friend, Connie Snowberger. Connie and I became almost instant friends when she moved to our area a couple of years ago. She came to my house for a stamping class and we started talking and couldn’t believe all…
Here’s a sneak peek at some beautiful new paper! This is one of 12 gorgeous black and white prints in the new pack called True Love Designer Series Paper. Part of the Love You Always Suite, it’s a 12″x 12″ pack with two sheets each of six double-sided designs. I’ve…
Here’s a little trio of thank you notes that I put together last night. I used Trimming the Town paper and an older retired set that was one of my favorites, Nothing Sweeter. You know I’m an advocate of using your older sets, and as much as I’d love to…
This new Sale-A-Bration stamp set and Designer Series Paper is berry cute! The two items are free with a $100 purchase from Stampin’ Up! beginning January 5, 2021. The stamp set is called Berry Blessings and the paper is called Berry Delightful DSP. Directions You will want to earn this…
Right now, you can save 50% on these popular dies! The Gathered Leaves Dies have been a favorite for nearly two years now. If you haven’t bought them, you can get them at half price. But hurry! They won’t last for long! I love these dies and have used them…
Thank you cards are a must, in my opinion! They can be from the very simple to the sublime, but it is so important to let that person know that you received their thoughtful gift, service, or kindness. Today I have a thank you card to share that came together…
So, OK, maybe one more Christmas card… I know I said on Wednesday that I was finished with Christmas cards, but then I saw this Festive Friday challenge, and my resolve went out the window! Here is a Pine Tree Silhouette. I’m very glad I decided to make one more……
