4th Sunday of Christmas

By | 15/10/2017

Welcome to the 4th Sunday of Christmas, this week I’m featuring the “At Home with You” Bundle from page 54 of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog.  Bundle includes the Photopolymer 25 image stamp set with matching At Home Framelits. This is a versatile stamp set with greetings and all-season images that make you feel right at home. The first… Read More: 4th Sunday of Christmas »

Daisy’s aren’t just for Spring anymore . . .

By | 14/10/2017

Hi there and Happy Saturday, today I have two cards to share that feature some of the Designer Series Paper that is part of the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Special happening through October 31, 2017. The Daisy Delight Bundle (photopolymer stamp set & matching punch from annual catalog) were used for the flower, leaves are made with… Read More: Daisy’s aren’t just for Spring anymore . . . »

Who doesn’t love when leaves change their colors?

By | 10/10/2017

Today’s card highlights one of the pleasures of fall – the changing colors of leaves. Don’t you just love going for a nice drive in the country to look at all the beautiful colors of the leaves as they change. I can remember as a child it was a special treat to take a car ride on the… Read More: Who doesn’t love when leaves change their colors? »

3rd Sunday of Christmas – Painted Harvest

By | 08/10/2017

Welcome to the 3rd of 12 Sundays of Christmas 2017.  Each Sunday between now and Christmas I will be featuring holiday projects using a different stamp sets or packaging options. This week I am featuring the Painted Harvest Stamp Set – it’s not just for the Fall/Harvest.  Send someone the beauty of this sunflower-themed set. Flowers and leafs… Read More: 3rd Sunday of Christmas – Painted Harvest »

Paper Pumpkin Alternative for PCC262

By | 07/10/2017

Happy Saturday, any special plans?  I have errands to run and need to prep for my October Sunday Stampers class later this month. Hard to believe it’s October already. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge, banner below. For my card I’ve picked right down the middle: Baker’s Twine – Fall – Punch/Die Cut and… Read More: Paper Pumpkin Alternative for PCC262 »

Have you ever used our Notes Cards? Now is the time !

By | 06/10/2017

Today I thought I would feature the Stampin’ Up! Note cards with matching envelopes using stamp sets and designer series paper, both included in the current monthly specials for World Card Making Day and the Buy 3 Get 1 Free of select Designer Series Paper. The first Very Vanilla Note Card with matching envelope features the Wood Words… Read More: Have you ever used our Notes Cards? Now is the… »

Thinking about Paper Pumpkin? Now is the time . . .

By | 04/10/2017

Have you ever thought about Paper Pumpkin?  How about Holiday kits  . . . For the first time ever , two coordinating holiday-themed kits in a row for October & November it’s pretty exciting! Holiday cards made easy!  Stampin’ Up! created a simple and fun holiday crafting experience that streamlines Christmas prep – Season of Style! To give… Read More: Thinking about Paper Pumpkin? Now is the time . .… »

October 2017 Stampin’ Up! Specials

By | 01/10/2017

Welcome to October 2016 – Starting today there are 2 special promotions happening with Stampin’ Up! First is Celebrate World Card Making Day, this runs from October 1st – 1oth, with 15%  off select card making essentials – Note Cards & Envelopes, select Stamp Sets and a Bonus Deal on Fast Fuse Adhesive. Download a copy of the brochure with all… Read More: October 2017 Stampin’ Up! Specials »

2nd Sunday of Christmas 2017

By | 01/10/2017

Welcome to the 2nd of 12 Sundays of Christmas 2017.  Each Sunday between now and Christmas I will be featuring holiday projects using a different stamp sets or packaging options. This week I am featuring Cookie Cutter Christmas and it’s matching punch the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch. Creating these delightful characters will brighten even your coldest winter days.… Read More: 2nd Sunday of Christmas 2017 »

Swoosh Technique anyone?

By | 28/09/2017

Hope you are having a good week, last night was the monthly dinner with the “76er’s”, a group of people who graduated from North Hills High School in 1976.  Each month on our Facebook group a dinner spot is picked and those who are interested meet for dinner and conversation. We always have a great time! Today’s card… Read More: Swoosh Technique anyone? »

Sept 2017 Sunday Stamper Cards

By | 26/09/2017

This past Sunday my Sunday Stampers met for our monthly stamping session, the first since the new 2017 Holiday catalog started. We made two cards using new stamp sets and one by request, a baby card – which came in handy as I needed one for a neighbor having a baby this fall. The first card we made… Read More: Sept 2017 Sunday Stamper Cards »

Thankful for You for PCC260

By | 25/09/2017

Happy Monday, hope you had a great weekend.  We watched a lot of sports this weekend, the Steelers and Penguins played neither of which managed to win, guess there is always next time.  Sunday was my monthly stampers meeting and tomorrow I will be sharing the projects we did. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Card… Read More: Thankful for You for PCC260 »

1st Sunday of Christmas – 2017 with Beachy Little Christmas

By | 24/09/2017

Welcome to the 1st of 12 Sundays of Christmas 2017.  Each Sunday between now and Christmas I will be featuring holiday projects using a different stamp sets or packaging options. Considering this weekends temperatures here is Pittsburgh are in the mid 80’s it’s only fitting that today’s stamp set is Beachy Little Christmas from the new 2017 Holiday… Read More: 1st Sunday of Christmas – 2017 with Beachy Little Christmas »

More Eclipse Technique cards

By | 22/09/2017

Hope you are having a good week, ready for the weekend? This week I’ve been working on cards for swaps I’ll be participating in while at the Stampin’ Up On Stage event in Salt Lake City this November and well as cards to start my Sunday of Christmas project, this Sunday, September 24th is the first of the… Read More: More Eclipse Technique cards »

Happy Birthday to my favorite niece!

By | 19/09/2017

Today is my niece Maya’s birthday and I thought I would share the birthday card I made and sent her with you, an eclipse card – where the image is stamped, then a word die cut and when the letters are added back, they are backed with foam adhesive strips for added depth. It’s hard to believe Maya… Read More: Happy Birthday to my favorite niece! »

Sassy meets Big on Birthdays!

By | 14/09/2017

How’s your week going? I just haven’t felt like myself lately and took a few days off to just relax and get my crafting mojo back in gear. At a recent dinner with friends I was asked about making some birthday cards for a friend that are a little sassy and right away I thought of the stamp… Read More: Sassy meets Big on Birthdays! »

Get Well Wishes for PCC258

By | 10/09/2017

Happy Sunday night, hope you’ve had a good weekend and to those in the path of Irma, praying that you all are safe. We closed the pool Saturday as the weather has been rather cool, night temperatures in the 40’s and highs in the 60’s/low 70’s – not exactly pool weather. The water was really cold! I did… Read More: Get Well Wishes for PCC258 »

Reverse Eclipse Card for a Special Birthday

By | 08/09/2017

This week my godson Jason’s celebrated his birthday, today I thought I would share his card with you. Each year I look forward to making him a card with a new technique.  A hot new technique right now is an eclipse card, where the paper is stamped, letters are die cut and the letter backed with Stampin’ Dimensional’s… Read More: Reverse Eclipse Card for a Special Birthday »

Painted Harvest

By | 02/09/2017

Yesterday, September 1st the 2017 Stampin’ Up Holiday went live. Today I am featuring one of my favorite stamp sets from the catalog, Painted Harvest. With the Painted Harvest Photopolymer Bundle you can send someone the beauty of autumn with this sunflower-themed set! * Quantity: 13 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, d Leaf… Read More: Painted Harvest »

A B C’s for PCC257

By | 25/08/2017

Happy Saturday, hope your weekend is starting off good. The weather here is beautiful, just wish it was a little warmer so I could get some pool time in. Temperatures are in the low 70’s, more like the beginning of fall. I was a little stumped when I first saw this week’s challenge over at Paper Craft Crew… Read More: A B C’s for PCC257 »

Oh So Eclectic meets PCC256

By | 21/08/2017

Hope everyone had a nice weekend, mine was four days and now back to work Monday morning. Lucky for me, it’s a four day week this week and next, with another four day weekend! Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge, PCC256.  Banner for sketch below, click on it for a link to their blog… Read More: Oh So Eclectic meets PCC256 »