Each year the first Saturday in October is World Card Making Day.  Yesterday I participated in Stampin’ Up!’s card making event. I hope you did as well, it was a lot of fun and included surprise announcements! Stampin’ Up! shared a new unreleased stamp set with coordinating products that will be available to demonstrators on Tuesday, October 4th… Read More: Day after WCMD (World Card Making Day) »

Happy World Card Making Day! Hopefully you will set sometime today to make some cards. Whether you have a specific purpose for each card you make or just want to build a stack of cards, I hope you are able to spend some creative time in your craft space on this very special day! I’ve made two fun… Read More: Fun Fold for World Card Making Day! »

How’s your week going, it’s chilly here is Western Pennsylvania! Today I’m featuring the Fond of Autumn Bundle which includes the Fond of Autumn Stamp Set and the Autumn Bouquet Dies. The stamp set includes 11 photopolymer stamps. The die set has 7 dies, one of which is a peek-through die. Recreate the feeling of autumn by layering… Read More: Fond of Autumn Bundle »

Happy Tuesday, hope your week is going well. Today I have a card for you featuring the Celebrate with Tags Bundle. The Celebrate with Tags Bundle includes the Celebrate with Tags Stamp Set and the Tag Celebrations Dies, see the photo below. It’s all things tags with this bundle! Mix and match the coordinating stamp set and dies… Read More: Celebrate with Tags Bundle »

Merry Christmas in September! Today I’m featuring five cards featuring the following products to help start your Christmas cards. Featured Products this Month: Sunkissed Cling Mount Stamp Set Merriest Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder Painted Christmas 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper Christmas to Remember Stamp Set Seasonal Labels Dies Christmas Season Stamp Set… Read More: Christmas in September 2022 »

Need some tags for the holidays?  Did you know Stampin’ Up! has kits? Today I’m introducing you to the Christmas Gifting All-Inclusive Kit, perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. You’ll love the ease of gift gifting this year with the Christmas Gifting Kit! This tag and gift card holder kit… Read More: Christmas Gifting Kit »

Just a quick post to share the final September Weekly deals with you! This week there are 15 deals, some of my favorites include: Matte Black Dots Pastel Pearls Gilded Leafing – click image for details on how I used the leafing. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today. When you decide to place an… Read More: September 22nd – 28th Weekly Deals »

Today welcomes the first day of fall. While fall is a beautiful time of the year and brings out Pumpkin Spice, let me just say, pumpkin spice is meant to be pie, cookies or cake – not coffee, ice cream, cereal or all the other products them come up with! My card today features colors I associate with… Read More: Welcome fall with Forever Fern »

Happy Birthday to my niece Maya! Yesterday was her birthday and today I’m sharing the card I sent to her. For her card I’ve used the Lovely & Lasting Bundle and the coordinating Lovely in Linen 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper.  The card is actual two card bases put together, perfect for that special someone.  With 4… Read More: Lovely & Lasting Bundle »

Happy Sunday, hope you are having a good weekend. Today I’m sharing with you the cards by Sunday Stampers will be making today. Our first card features the Best Witches Cling Mount Stamp Set – #159860, from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. We are also using the Celebrate Everything 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, one of the… Read More: September Sunday Stampers »

Today I had the pieces for this card sitting on my desk, but something was missing, then my September Paper Pumpkin arrived. I’ve mixed an image from the Best Witches stamp set with images and the star sequins from my paper pumpkin kit to finish off the card. I’ve colored the image using watercolor pencils before cutting out… Read More: Best Witches meets Paper Pumpkin »

‘Tis the season to make your own Christmas cards with the Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit contains whimsical designs of Santa and his reindeer in a classic Christmas color palette which is sure to match various styles of holiday décor and look great on mantles everywhere. Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 festive… Read More: Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin »

Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets and can’t decide which one to get? Thursday is your lucky day! On September 15, 2022, select stamp sets from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog will be at a 15% discount, including some of my favorites! This is a deal you do not want to miss out on! The 24-Hour Stamp Sale… Read More: Sept 15th – 24-hour stamp sale »

Celebrate Sunflowers in preparation for fall! While I hate to think of summer ending, sunflowers remind me of fall for some reason, so today I’m featuring a sunflower with some Gilded Leafing for added sparkle. My card features: Basic White card stock base Basic White card stock mat 4″ x 5½” die cut with one of the Split… Read More: Celebrate Sunflowers »

Today I thought I would share a Halloween card for you. This was a fun card to pull together. I used the new Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics lacquer on the hat (it looks much better in person than in the photo). You can use this lacquer to add pearlescent shimmer to your projects. The small, thin tip makes… Read More: Halloween – Best Witches »

Today I’m sharing the card I sent my godson Jason for his birthday. Enjoy creating “crafted” beverages for your card making and paper-crafting projects when you use the Brewed for You Bundle. Brewed for You Stamp Set – Let them know you’ll “ale-ways” care. The classic beer imagery is an entertaining way to wish someone a happy birthday… Read More: Jason’s Birthday Card »

New Weekly Deals Announced for September 8 – 14, 2022 Here is a close up of some of my favorites: Real Red 3/8″ Mini Ruffed Ribbon: Rose Gold 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper: Slimline envelopes: Download a complete listing of the new products: 2022-09 Weekly Specials 8 – 14 Thank you for taking the time to stop by… Read More: Sept. 8 – 14, 2022 Weekly Deals »

The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is a simple solution to gift cards and tags for the holidays! The Christmas Gifting Kit has everything you need to create gorgeous gift tags to attach to presents and gift card holders that adds a handmade touch. Below are the pieces in the kit, including close up… Read More: New Christmas Gifting Kit »

Happy Labor Day! Labor Day recognizes the American worker, the development, contributions and achievements of laborers in the United States. In honor of Labor Day – I say “thank you” to all the workers out there who keep American running! Today’s card is made with: Color & Contour Stamp Set, which coordinates with the Scalloped Contour Dies Pear… Read More: Happy Labor Day »

Happy Saturday, any special plans this weekend?  I hope to get some pool time in before we have to close it for the winter along with cooking some meals on my Blackstone Griddle. Today I have a card for you I’m calling the Flip Top Fun Fold, I know it most likely has a few different names, but… Read More: Flip Top Fun Fold Card »

Here is a graphic of the Weekly Deals for September 1 – 7, 2022. The Kraft boxes are perfect for packaging cards for gifts. Looking for a flat embellishment – try the Brass Butterflies. How about Puff Paint for your holiday cards! Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you… Read More: Sept. 1-7 Weekly Deals »

September is starting off with not one or two, but three spectacular promotions! Weekly Deals, New products added each week: September 1st September 8th September 15th September 22nd Weekly Deal Promotion ends September 28th. Next, Stampin’ Up!  created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These… Read More: 3 Promotions Start Today! »

Hard to believe today, August 31, 2022 is the last day of Sale-A-Bration. With Sale-A-Bration, for every $50 product purchased you can pick from specific items, which are listed below. Thought I would bring you a recent birthday card I’ve made using the Wonderful World Bundle which  includes the Wonderful World Stamp Set and the Wonderful World 12″… Read More: Last day of Sale-A-Bration »

Today I have a Fun Fold card for you featuring the Ringed with Nature Bundle, along with the Rings of Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, a level 1 Sale-A-Bration choice. Ringed with Nature Bundle includes the Ringed with Nature Stamp Set and the Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder. Card Specifics: Card base 5½” x 8½”, scored… Read More: Ringed with Nature Bundle »

Today I’m sharing with you the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making.  I’ve provided a simple and slightly stepped-up version of each card. Here are the basic versions of the card we will be making. Below are the stepped-up versions. The first cards feature the Oceanfront and Sunkissed Stamp Sets, along with a little paper piecing. The… Read More: August Sunday Stamper Cards »

Happy Saturday, On the 25th I shared Christmas projects made with the Boughs of Holly Suite, today thought I would share with you a card I made using the stamp set and label die. Card specifics: Cherry Cobbler card stock used for the card base and label with sentiment Gold Foil Sheet used for the die cut behind… Read More: Leaves of Holly Bundle »

Merry Christmas in August! Today I’m featuring projects made with the Boughs of Holly Suite Collection from the July-December 2022 Catalog. Collection includes: Leaves of Holly Stamp Set – 13 photopolymer stamps Holly Berry Dies – 11 dies, largest die: 3-1/2″ x 2″ Boughs of Holly 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper – 12 sheets of patterned paper:… Read More: Christmas in August »

Happy Monday, hope you had a good weekend. It was beautiful here Saturday but Sunday we had quite a bit of rain including some thunder and lightning. One good thing about the rain was that the pool received some water it needed! Today I’m featuring a crisscross card featuring the Celebrate Everything 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper,… Read More: CrissCross Card »

Get your Halloween crafting on with the Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit. This month’s kit includes everything you need to make 18 absolutely adorable (and just the right amount of spooky) treat boxes—that’s 6 each of 3 unique designs! No need to let the season creep up on you; subscribe and order your kit today. September 2022 Spooky… Read More: Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin »

Hard to believe Sale-A-Bration ends in 2 weeks on August 31, 2022. There even was a 2nd group of items added which includes embossing folders, specialty papers and dies! Sale-A-Bration is when you select specific FREE products, while supply lasts, for every $50 USD of products in your  purchase. Download the newly added products here: Aug22 SAB New… Read More: Sale-A-Bration ends in 2 weeks! »