I really didn’t think I could get behind this “Christmas in July” thing until I got the Thoughtful Branches Bundle and saw the pine tree. Hooked! Now I’ve made my first Christmas card and I’m so happy with it! The DSP that I used as a background is from This…
Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper is a beautiful set of Navy and White florals and prints. I’ve used two of the prints here paired with crisp Whisper White card stock to make these gorgeous notecards. I started with Stampin’ Up!’s pre-cut and scored Notecards and Envelopes. They measure 3 1/2″…
Do you love making little “scenes” with your stamping and crafting supplies? If you do, you need this new bundle, available on August 2nd. Here is another idea for you, using Thoughtful Branches. This time I’ve made an apple tree. My inspiration came from the awesome Designer Series Paper called…
Here is a bright card for you! I didn’t know if such a yellow hydrangea existed in nature, so I went on a Google search and found one! The hydrangea is cut from the Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies, available on August 2. Yesterday I showed you a blue and purple…
I have always been crazy about blues and purples together and remember thinking that if I did my wedding over, those would be my colors. Well, I’m 41 years too late for that, but my nephew is getting married over Labor Day weekend. Guess what colors I chose for their…
I case’d (copy and share everything) this card from Mary Brown, aka stampercamper, but thought I’d try a different color combination. Mint Macaron and Dapper Denim look quite nice together, don’t you agree? This is a square card, which I enjoy making, and better yet — it’s 4 1/4″ square…
My friend, Diane, took me out to Folsom Lake this morning for a standup paddleboarding lesson! It’s something I’ve wanted to try for awhile and when my grandson asked me to take him out next month when he is visiting, I thought… I’d better get a lesson first. I loved…
Still my favorite! This pretty Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper has been my fave since I first opened the catalog. Both the blues and the pinks in their soft watercolor designs are just yummy. This is a quick and easy layout that will work for many stamps and papers. …
Hi there stampers and crafters! I am back from my two week stay in the beautiful state of Washington and I am more than ready to get back to my stampin’ habit! I’ve missed creating and sharing, and I’m ready to jump back in. Today I have a card that…
Hi Stampers! I am currently visiting family up in the beautiful Northwest, away from my crafting supplies (so going through withdrawals!) but am keeping current with Stampin’ Up! promotions and news via email and internet. I wanted to pass this news on to you. It’s an exciting new promotion for…
Good Tuesday to you! I titled this post “Using What I Have” because while I was inspired by Linda Heller’s card from her blog “Where the Rubber Hits the Road,” I used a different stamp set. She used the beautiful set called Touches of Texture on her card. I don’t…
It feels strange pulling out my acorn stamp set in June, but when I saw this week’s challenge for the Pals Paper Arts, it’s the set I immediately thought of. Here is the challenge banner by Mary Fish that started my thought process: After I decided on three acorns, I…
I have to tweak my little brother every year on his birthday. I know that the big Calypso Coral 62 is going to jump right off the page at him!! He’ll say, “Yeah? Who? Not Me!” Isn’t this paper fun? It’s from the new Designer Series Paper Stack called A…
My daughter flew the coop (again!) to move to Madison, Wisconsin. She is starting the Physical Therapy program there and will be at the University for three years. I miss her so much! She is getting acquainted with the area and all the differences from Northern California. The humidity is…
I love how the new Sweet Sugarplum pairs with Night of Navy and Blushing Bride! Aren’t they pretty together?!! I cased this card from Dawn Olchefske, who posted it from the Mediterranean Cruise Display Board. Her card had the Swirly Bird swirls on it, which I don’t have, so I…
