Super Simple Sunday!

Here is another very easy card to make!  All you need is the Designer Series Paper Stack called Serene Scenery.  If you missed my Super Simple Saturday card using this stack, you can see it HERE. I’ve added a butterfly, a greeting, some gold thread and rhinestones, and it’s done…

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Super Simple Saturday

Want a quick and simple card idea for Saturday (or any day!)  This card couldn’t be any easier to put together, yet the Designer Series Paper stack called Serene Scenery makes it a work of art! The golds, greens and browns give the card an Autumn feel.  I actually started…

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Peace, Warmth, and Cheer This Christmas

Christmas cards are popping up all over the internet.  With the new 2016 Holiday Catalog in the hands of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators everywhere, there are many wonderful projects being shared daily.  Just a few more days and you will be able to order from this catalog too!  How exciting!! I…

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Seaside Shore for PPA 314

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…

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Apple Card for the Teacher

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.…

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Tuesday Tip on Tips!

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…

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Milk Carton Treat Box

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…

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Fruit Stand Thank You Notes

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…

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Seaside Shore

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…

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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…

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Three Cards By Beth G.

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…

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Baby Love for PPA 311

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…

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