Today I thought I would share another card using the new Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper combine with Copper Foil sheets embossed with the Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder along with the Gather Together Stamp set with coordinating Gathered Leaves Dies. Here are the specifics of the card: Mint Macaron Card base 4¼” x 11″, scored at… Read More: Copper Foil meets Tin Tile »

When looking through the new August – December Mini Catalog, I decided not to purchase any new fall stamp sets and to only purchase some new designer series paperto feature on cards using stamp sets I already had, (PS  – I caved and bought the Love of Leaves Bundle). Today’s Fun Fold card features the new Gilded Autumn… Read More: Forever Fern for Fall? »

Did you notice the texture in the close up photo? Wonder how I achieved that look? I’ll tell below. Today my Sunday Stampers are gathering and we will be making 2 normal cards and one “card with a box”, a request of my hostess this month. Here is a photo of all the projects. The first card features… Read More: August 2020 Sunday Stamper Projects »

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly subscription service that offers fun ‘n’ easy paper crafting projects for crafters of any skill level! In these themed all-inclusive kits, subscribers receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set. As the subscription continues, subscribers will have a collection of cards and other creations for a variety of occasions, in… Read More: Hello Pumpkin! »

Today is the second day of the series featuring the Daisy Lane stamp set and coordinating Medium Daisy and Daisy Punch. All the cards today are using the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper. The first card for today features three strips of designer series paper, each 1¼” x 5″, adhered onto a mat of Early Espresso 4″… Read More: Daisy Lane – part 2 »

Today is day 1 of a two part blog series featuring the Daisy Lane Stamp Set along with the Medium Daisy and Daisy Punch from the Annual Catalog. One of my Sunday Stampers suggested how it would be nice to see a variety of card options featuring some of the more popular purchases of our group and suggested… Read More: Daisy Lane – part 1 »

Hope you had a nice weekend, we had beautiful weather and enjoyed grilling out and the cooler mornings for coffee on the deck! Today I’m featuring products from the Boho Indigo Product Medley, here is  a picture and listing of what’s all included: This Medley includes: 11-piece photopolymer stamp set (shown above; clear stamp blocks sold separately 48… Read More: Boho Product Medley DSP for easy to make cards »

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Today I thought I would share with you two cards I made with products from the new Poinsettia Place Suite, one of my favorites from the new August-December 2020 Mini Catalog! Not only is there a bundle (stamp set and dies), but gorgeous designer series paper, plush flocked specialty paper… Read More: Poinsettia Place Suite »

The new Stampin’ Up! store is now open for business. Click on the banner below for a link to view the new store.   Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope this project has inspired you to try paper crafting. Have a great day – Craft On! Follow me on Instagram @cqueen309 and on… Read More: New Online Store »

Reminder: Today is the final day of Stampin’ Up!  Bonus Days – For every $50 USD you spend before shipping and tax, you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed  from August 4 -31, 2020, just in time for the new  2020 Holiday/Fall/Winter Mini Catalog.  Bonus day codes are emailed directly to you… Read More: Bonus Days end today! »

Exciting news – starting August 4th! Starting August 4, 2020, the day the new 2020 Holiday Catalog goes live and there will also be a new look to the Online Store. Some of the new Online Store Features include: Designed to work seamlessly on desktops, tablets and mobile phones. New & Improved navigation New, larger imagery, sorting option… Read More: New Online Store Information »

At this time last year I was spending a long weekend with my brother and his family in New Jersey and visiting Wildwood with them – this year  there is no trip and I’m currently enjoying a “Stay-ca-tion” – relaxing in my backyard pool, a couple day trips with my husband and tropical drinks! Since tropical drinks are… Read More: Tropical Stay-ca-tion »

Did  you have a good weekend?  I sure did, again lots of pool time and some crafting.  One of the major roads by us was closed for bridge replacement, so it was the perfect time to stay home and enjoy everything here! Today I’m sharing with you another way to use the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper.  We… Read More: Another idea for the Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper »

Merry Christmas in July!  Hard to believe Christmas is 5 months away, why not start now making homemade Christmas cards and  gifts for family and friends. On the 25th of each month from now through November I’ll be sharing holiday project with you. If ever there was a year to send holiday cards, this is the year to… Read More: Christmas in July 2020 »

This past Sunday my Sunday Stampers used the Blossoms in Bloom Bundle to make a full size and note card with the stamp set and a Rich Razzleberry and Blushing Bride die cut card.  Today I thought I would share some additional samples using this bundle. First is a card using my favorite new In-Color Misty Moonlight. The… Read More: Blossoms in Bloom Part 2 »

Happy Sunday, hope all is well with you and your enjoying the weekend, it sure is hot & humid here! Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and I thought I would share the projects with you . Featured Products this Month: Blossoms in Bloom Bundle – # 154123 – $60.25 Flowers for Every Season 6”x6” Designer Series Paper… Read More: July 2020 Sunday Stampers »

Today I’m featuring products fromt he Playful Pets Suite of the annual catalog, perfect for the dog and cat lovers in your life! The layout of the cards are the same, one with a Real Red card stock base and another with a Smoky Slate card stock base. Here are the specifics for the card: Card base –… Read More: Any dog or cat lovers out there? »

With Paper Pumpkin, subscribers are provided with everything they need to explore their creativity and discover new ways to craft. As we navigate a “new normal” in today’s world, there’s plenty of opportunity to papercraft! And, more importantly, there’s no better time than now to create something that’ll show the essential people in your life just how awesome… Read More: August Paper Pumpkin Preview »

Today I thought I would share a couple project with you using the Celebrate Sunflower Bundle, a cling mount stamp set with coordinating Sunflower Dies. I’ve made a Triple Fold Card two different ways, I’ve always known about this fold but never thought about adhering together to create a gift pouch until I saw a post by fellow… Read More: Sunflower Triple Fold Card – 2 ways »

One of the hot things right now in card making are “Slimline” cards and with the weather being so hot & humid I thought I would pair the two items together for the perfect Beach themed Slimline card. What is a “Slimline” card you ask?  It’s a long skinny card, mine is 3½” x 8½” (base size is… Read More: Slimline Beach Fun! »

Who doesn’t love a bundle (you save 10%) and a punch you use to create 6 different banners – 2 designs in 3 different widths – 1/2″ – 3/4″ or 1″. Today’s I’m featuring the Lovely You Bundle – the Lovely You 18 piece Cling Mount  Stamp set and the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch and the color… Read More: Purple Triple Panels cards – 2 ways »

Hope you had a nice 4th of July weekend, while I hoped to spend more time crafting, with temperature 90+ degrees, I spent a minimum of 6 hours per day in the pool, each day starting by 11am. I’d be in for about 2 hours, then in the house for a little bit before going back in the… Read More: Just Jade Jar of Flowers »

Happy July 4th!  Any special plans today?  We will keeping an eye on our dog Nitro today/tonight, he really does not like fireworks and with no official celebrations we figure there will be lots of home displays and he really does not like the loud noises, we even have a prescription sedative to help keep him calm we… Read More: Happy July 4th! »

Stampin’ Up! has brought bring back Bonus Days – For every $50 USD you spend between July 1st and August 3rd 2020 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed August 4 -31, 2020, just in time for the new Fall/Winter Mini Catalog.     Now is a good… Read More: Bonus Days are here !!! »

Looking for some fun crafting each month? Then Paper Pumpkin may just be for you. With a Paper Pumpkin subscription you receive an “Orange Pumpkin” box each month with a fun new craft. Some months are cards, other are projects like goodie bags, treat holders, always something fun. Each month your kit includes a stamp set and all the… Read More: Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin & Add-on »

Happy July, today starts Bonus Days at Stampin’ Up!  For every $50 USD you spend between July 1st and August 3rd 2020 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed 4–31 August 2020.  You need to have a valid email address with Stampin’ Up! to receive the coupon code,… Read More: Background = 1″ strips of DSP & Bonus Days! »

If you are a Hallmark Movie Fan you know what today, Monday June 29th is – it’s the first day of Christmas movies as part of Christmas in July! Starting at 5pm EST on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries are Christmas movies, starting with The Mistletoe Inn for Christmas in July. So today’s card features one of the holiday… Read More: Are you a Hallmark Movie Fan? »

The month of June has two celebrations, my favorite (and only) niece Maya graduates from Scotch Plains Fanwood High School in New Jersey and my sister-in-law Diane has a birthday. Today I’m sharing with you the cards I sent to them. First up is the graduation card for Maya, featuring the Celebrate Sunflower Bundle teamed up with the… Read More: June Celebrations! »

How about some fun and cheerful cards for kids of any age from 1 to 100! Today I’m show casing the stamp set “Zany Zebras” – Adorable zebras and brush script greetings come together in the Zany Zebras Stamp Set. It’s all you need for birthday cards and more! There are 11 cling stamps in the set. My first… Read More: Zany Zebras ! ! ! »