Hope everyone had a nice weekend, the temperatures here were more like fall than summer. I’m sure hoping we have some warmer weekends again, while I did get in the pool Saturday, Sunday was way to cool and I really enjoy my pool time. Recently Stampin’ Up! shared a card I just loved the layout on and wanted… Read More: Simple card design »

Today is a mash up of two card designs. I’ve used left over pieces from one of my July Sunday Stamper cards and part of a card layout I saw on Pinterest. Card features: Splendid Thoughts Bundle Splendid Day Specialty Designer Series Paper 2 pieces 1½” x 3″ 1 piece 1½” x 4″ Basic White card stock mat… Read More: Splendid Thoughts Mash Up! »

Happy Birthday John! Today one of my friends has a birthday today and I thought I would share the card I made and sent him with you. The card is a bookbinding fun fold featuring: Brewed for You Bundle He’s the Man 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Pop-out in the center from a 6″ x 6″ square… Read More: Happy Birthday Pop-Up! »

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  Today I thought I would share two cards made with Sale-A-Bration items, both are two of my favorites! Wonderful World Bundle Rings of Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper The first card features the Wonderful World Bundle, a Level 2 item, free with a $100 USD product purchase. I’ve used Brights… Read More: Sale-A-Bration cards »

Today I thought I would share a fun card using the 2021-2023 In-Color Ink pads teamed up with the Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set a level 2 Sale-A-Bration product, free with a $100 USD product purchase. You’ll never be at a lack for words with the Amazing Phrasing Stamp Set. Put the words and phrases in this set… Read More: Amazing Phrasing Stamp Set »

Happy Saturday, welcome to the weekend. Today I thought I would share a card with you made using the Waves of Inspiration Bundle. Keys to the card: Coastal Cabana card stock base Starry Sky card stock mat Waves are stamped using Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana and Starry Sky Seagull stamped in Sahara Sand and die cut with coordinating… Read More: Waves of Inspiration »

Today I thought I would highlight the Best Witches stamp set along with the Silver & Gold 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, which is free with a $50 USD product purchase during Sale-A-Bration. During one of my Sunday Stamper events, it was mentioned now nice it would look to color the paper with ink before adding the… Read More: Best Witches Stamp Set »

Good morning. Today I have 2 cards for you featuring the “Paper Ribbon” technique, which I’ve seen recently on YouTube. Keys to the card: Basic White card stock strip (I used 2″ and 2¼” widths) and 5 ½” length Make tick marks using a pencil every ½” along the long sides of the Basic White strip Strips of… Read More: Paper Ribbon Cards »

Happy Friday! Make fun, warm, and sunshine-filled cards with the Sunkissed Stamp Set. Perfect for sending sunny season’s greetings, beach-tastic birthday cards, and celebrating special getaway trips! The details are already in the stamp design; just fill in with Stampin’ Blends or try out a new watercolor technique. And if your loved ones are celebrating their Christmastime or… Read More: Sunkissed Stamp Set »

Today I’m featuring two of the cutest Level 1 Sale-A-Bration selections, the Hippest Hippos Stamp Set and Hippo Dies. These playful little cuties practically guarantee smiles all around! Stamp them individually or group them together to make your own bundle of happy, happy hippos! Add one of four fun sentiments, then customize them any way you like: color… Read More: Hippest Hippos »

Merry Christmas in July! Today I thought I would share four cards and a bonus project with you to get you started on your holiday cards and projects. All the projects use the Rings of Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, a level 1 Sale-A-Bration selection. The paper includes images of cottages, mushrooms, acorns, birds, tree rings,… Read More: Merry Christmas in July! »

Merry Christmas Eve in July! Yesterday I participated in an Online Retreat and one of the cards made was called a Bay Fun Fold Card.  The card looks like your basic gate fold card, but when you open it up there is a bay fold on the side. Thought this would make a great card for today! The… Read More: Merry Christmas Eve in July! »

Good morning and happy Saturday! Today I’m sharing the cards made for Challenge 4 of the Online Retreat I’m participating in. Today we have 8 presentations and prizes awarded – let’s hope I win something! For challenge 4, we were given dimensions to use with card stock or designer paper to create our cards 3 pieces – 1½”… Read More: Season of Chic Bundle »

Today I’m sharing 4 cards I’ve made for a One Sheet Wonder Challenge as part of the Online Retreat I’m participating in. The cards started with a 6″ x 6″ piece of designer paper you measure 2″ in from each corner, place a tick mark and cut connecting opposite tick marks. All card bases are Thick Basic White… Read More: 6″ x 6″ One Sheet Wonder »

Here comes the sun(flower) for a crafting experience you won’t forget! The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! And the August Paper… Read More: Sweet Sunflowers – August Paper Pumpkin »

Happy Sunday, hope you are having a good weekend.  Here are the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making today! Featured Products this Month: Splendid Thoughts Bundle – #159677 Splendid Day 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper – #159666 Fond of Autumn Bundle – #159838 Embossing Additions Tool Kit – #159971 Wonderful World Stamp Set & 12” x… Read More: July Sunday Stamper Cards »

Today I’m featuring the Wonderful World Bundle a level 2 – Free with $100 USD product purchase item. The bundle includes the Wonderful World Stamp Set and the Wonderful World 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. Celebrate the natural beauty found around the world with this stamp and paper bundle featuring prominent flowers from… Read More: Wonderful World Sale-A-Bration »

Today I have a simple card for you featuring shades of blue.  This is the second card I’ve created for the Online Treat I’m participating in and the theme the challenge was Summertime Blue. Products used for the card: Rays of Light Stamp Set Tahitian Tide Ink Basic White card stock Deckled Rectangles Dies Starry Sky card stock… Read More: Ray of Light Background Stamp »

Hope you all had a nice weekend. I’ve been busy with my new kitchen storage, how many time can you rearrange kitchen appliances and storage containers? Today’s post features the Sweet Songbirds Bundle which includes the Sweet Songbirds Stamp Set and the Songbird Builder Punch. With the Sweet Songbirds Stamp Set and Songbird Builder Punch, you can layer… Read More: Sweet Songbird Bundle »

One of the many suites in the July – December 2022 Mini Catalog is the Splendid Day Suite. In June Stampin’ Up! sponsored “Creativity Now” a four-hour stamping presentation. Today I’m showing you the cards I made, with some “Karen” adjustments. Splendid Day Suite includes: Splendid Thoughts Bundle (Distinktive stamp set and coordinating dies) Open Leaf Trinkets Soft… Read More: Splendid Day Suite »

Grab a cup of coffee, tea, water or your favorite beverage, sit back relax and watch some of the video’s Stampin’ Up! has created for the new July – December 2022 Mini Catalog. Scary Cute Halloween Crafts: Gingham Cottage Suite: Story Book Gnomes Suite: Boughs of Holly Suite: Decorated with Happiness Bundle: Thank you for taking the time… Read More: Stampin’ Up! Product Video’s »

When I first saw the Tree Lots Dies in the Sale-A-Bration catalog I did not think much about them even though they coordinate with the Trees for Sale Photopolymer Stamp Set in the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. Boy was I wrong – they are now a favorite of mine! The dies are a Level 2 Sale-A-Bration product, which… Read More: Tree Lot Dies »

Happy 4th of July! Here is a little background on the Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day in the United States. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to… Read More: Happy 4th of July! »

Don’t know about where you are, but here in Pittsburgh it’s a perfect sunny day for the pool. Today I’m sharing a card with you I created for an Online Retreat I’m participating in. For this challenge you needed to create a background for your card with Blending Brushes, Sponge Daubers or even just sponges.  My card uses… Read More: Paradise Palm »

Starting today Sale-A-Bration – one of the biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks, opportunities and filled with fun for everyone! During the Sale-A-Bration you can earn free, exclusive products. For every $50 USD in product ordered (before shipping & tax) you can pick from items in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Download your copy of the Sale-a-Bration… Read More: July-Aug 2022 Sale-A-Bration »

Share and celebrate every season of life with brand new products from the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog! Find the perfect something for autumn, winter, spring, and every occasion in between. You’ll find stunning product suites, inspiring project ideas, and the kind of coordination you can’t find anywhere else. Get started on expressing your creativity through preorder. Thank you… Read More: July – December Mini Catalog Starts Today! »

Reminder – Just a couple days left of the Kits Collection BOGO 50% Off Promotion The Kits Collection is having a buy one, get one 50% off promotion. This is the perfect time to #ShareYourMoment and share a kit from the Kits Collection with a friend! As always, the kit selection is based on availability. You can see… Read More: BOGO – Kit Sale »

Happy Tuesday! Today I have a bright and cheerful card featuring two of the new 2022-2024 In-Colors. Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky Keys to the card: Very Vanilla Thick card stock for the base Garden Green Mat Very Vanilla card stock 3″ x 4″, once adhered to the mat, run through the Cut & Emboss Machine using the… Read More: Art Gallery – New In-Colors »

Today I thought I would share the birthday card I made for my sister-in-law Diane. The card is a basic Z-Fold and features products from the Sun Prints Suite Collection. I’ve not made one in a long time. This type of card lets you feature designer series paper, or even add die cut images. Measurements: Main Card base… Read More: Diane’s Birthday Card! »