Bunny Cuties

The Easter Bunny is coming to Calypte Lane this weekend in the form of Tiny Treat Boxes! One is toting Jelly Bellies, the other has M&M’s. I bet you can guess who will be getting these ~ yep, the grandkids! I got the idea for these on Susan Itell’s 3-D…

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Punch It Out!

Perhaps you’ve heard that the Stampin’ Up! Retiring List for 2019 is out. I’ll have that list posted for you down below. And perhaps you love your circle punches as much as I do…sadly some of these are on the Retiring List! The 3/4″, the 1-1/4″, and the 1-3/4″ Circle…

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A Parade of Birthday Cards

I recently celebrated my birthday. One of the delightful side benefits to being affiliated with Stampin’ Up! is all the friendships you make all over the country and beyond. I live in California, signed up under Susan who lives in Maryland, and went to Atlanta for a Convention where I…

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Piece of Cake ~ It’s Back!

Look who’s back! For those of you who have been waiting patiently for the return of the Cake Builder Punch, it is now once again available to order. Hooray! And going hand-in-hand, the Piece of Cake Bundle, which includes the punch is also available to order. Happy Day! Piece of…

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Candy Easter Egg Box

I created this cute little Easter Egg Box – perfect size for a Cadbury Creme Egg or Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg! I made it in four different colors, using Needlepoint Nook DSP for a jumping-off point. They will be my thankyou gifts for my class participants this month. Aren’t they…

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Tropical Retirement Escape!

Dreaming of retirement? My friend was, and now she has! This card will help her get into a relaxed state of mind as she transitions into retirement! I think a trip to a tropical island would be just the ticket! For my card, I used Tropical Escape 6″ x 6″…

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Top o’ the mornin’ to ye! I could not let St. Patrick’s Day go by without creating a fun card for my grandsons! This is a “search and rescue” card (I’ll explain in a minute!) The idea was born when I saw this banner from Festive Friday Challenge #29… What…

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Painted Seasons

I have a quick Friday post for you. I received the free Painted Seasons bundle along with the purchased coordinating framelits yesterday, and I could not wait to open them and play! This paper makes me so happy ~  the colors are vibrant and rich. I adore it! Here is…

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A Team Effort!

I have the sweetest little team that I am proud to call my friends in this stamping journey! Today we gathered at my house for some “team building!” I can call it that because each person brought a card and all the materials for the rest of us to build…

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