Frame It!
Framing has become very popular in the papercrafting/cardmaking industry. I’ve seen it in a few places and thought I’d try it with a jar of flowers. I am very pleased with the results! The frames are easy to make with the Rectangle Stitched Framelits. First I glued a 5-1/4″ x…
Beauty Abounds Spotlight Card
Beauty Abounds on this card… and in my beautiful friend, Carolyn. She will be receiving this card soon. If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ve heard me speak of Carolyn. She is my amazing 93 year old friend, who up until recently was leading worship in our Community Bible…
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…
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…
All You Need is Love (and some beautiful paper!)
Really, with paper this gorgeous, who needs fancy die cuts and embellishments? I am using the Designer Series Paper called Petal Promenade. It took me awhile to warm up to this paper — why? I don’t know– It is gorgeous! I guess it took seeing it in person to really…
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…
Happiness Blooms at Age 70!
Have you ever made a card that just made you smile when you looked at the finished product? I had that reaction to this card! We have a friend who is turning 70, and I wanted something that would make a splash…. You’re right, nothing too splashy about this card,…
Cake is ALWAYS the answer! #FF0030
I’m still playing with Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper. This is a BIG pack of paper, so there is plenty to play with for lots of occasions! Today I made a birthday card ~ I used my Cake Builder Punch with the DSP to cut some fancy…
Beauty Abounds with a Touch of Kindness
This card is beautiful from top to bottom! And it’s all due to the lovely Stampin’ Up! products that I’ve used to create it. You will find the Share What You Love Designer Series Paper in the Annual Catalog. I’ve chosen to feature it today because it has been placed…
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…
Candy Easter Egg Box
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″…
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…
Pals Blog Hop ~ Spring Has Sprung!
Welcome to the Pals’ March Blog Hop. We’re so glad you’re here because ”Spring has Sprung” – at least on our blog hop if not outside! Our Design Team created beautiful projects to inspire you. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either…