Happy Saturday, hope your weekend is off to a good start. Today’s card features the Retiform technique. I’m sure some of you are asking what exactly is Retiform – well according to my Webster dictionary Retiform is “composed of crossing lines and interstices”, that’s rather technical but does explain the lines used to separate the different sections. For… Read More: Have you tried the Retiform Technique? »
On Tuesday Stampin’ Up! opened registration for the November 2017 On Stage event in Salt Lake City, within 24 hours attendance was at capacity – wow, that was quick! I was lucky enough to register and even have events planned for while I am there. There’s dinner & a card swap Wednesday, massage before On Stage starts Thursday,… Read More: Clean & Simple Butterfly Basics Card »
Hope you had a nice weekend, it’s a short work week for me as I’m on vacation Thursday & Friday, nothing special planned, hope to get some pool and crafting time in, we might even go to the Rogers Flea Market Friday morning and have some fresh hot Amish donuts! Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew… Read More: Preview of Painted Harvest for PCC255 »
Today I thought I would share with you the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making today. I’m featuring the Carols of Christmas Bundle (stamp set & matching dies), Daisy Delight Bundle (stamp set with matching daisy punch, which just happens to be the best selling punch in 5 years) and Glossy Paper with a ink refill/spritzing technique.… Read More: August 2017 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Happy Monday, hope you had a nice relaxing weekend. Here is southwestern Pennsylvania it was more like a fall weekend than summer, highs only in the low 70’s. Saturday was filled with errands and I spent some time Sunday doing a little crafting, including making todays project. When I first saw the Paper Craft Crew Inspirational Challenge –… Read More: Watermelon for PCC254 »
Today is my sister-in-law Debbie’s birthday and she is a fan of purple, so today’s card is for her! The background is made with drops of re-inker, rubbing alcohol in a spritzer and glossy white cardstock. There are so many techniques that you can use glossy white cardstock with, I’m so glad Stampin’ Up! is selling it again.… Read More: Birthday card with Glossy handmade background »
Today marks the special Pre-Release of the Carols of Christmas Bundle, the top rated bundle from all the holiday research. While the new 2017 Holiday catalog starts September 1, this bundle is available for purchase today. The bundle includes the Carols of Christmas Stamp set (13 red rubber stamps in either clear or wood mount) and matching Card… Read More: *** Carols of Christmas Special Pre-Release *** »
A couple days ago I shared with you the card I made for the June Stampy Wackers swap and today I’m sharing with you the cards I’ve received. Cards from (top left to bottom right): Akemi Geary, Lyn Lang, Susan Webster and Bev Mamayek Cards from (top left to bottom right): Jennie Thompson, Judy Phillips, Robin Greer and… Read More: Swap cards rec’d from Stampy Wackers »
Happy Saturday, hope your weekend is off to a good start. After a few humid days, this morning was much cooler with a slight breeze, perfect for coffee on the sun porch while reading all my favorite blogs. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Challenge – Choose any combination of 3 colors for PCC253. The banner… Read More: Split Closure Tri Fold Card for PCC253 »
Today I thought I would share with you the card I made for the June Stampy Wackers swap. Stampy Wackers is a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator group I am part of. What’s nice about this swap is that you mail your card to everyone in the group and they mail you their card – this way each day you… Read More: June 2017 Stampy Wackers Swap Card »
So how is your week going, I’m getting ready for a few more vacation days, we have some day trips planned, hopefully the weather cooperates and it’s not to hot & humid. Today I’m sharing some cards that were fun to make, they feature the same basic layout and using Stampin’ Up! Designer Series paper makes it easy.… Read More: Same Design 3 ways and sneak peek »
Here is my first “Christmas in July” card and the timing is perfect, the week of Hallmark Christmas in July movies comes to an end Sunday night as I watch the movies and make my card. We just love Christmas, my husband and I start decorating mid November and enjoy having the house decorated by Thanksgiving. For my… Read More: Christmas in July for PCC252 »
July Starter Kit Deal! When you purchase the $99 Starter Kit this month (July 1 – 31), you will get $125 in YOUR CHOICE of Stampin’ Up! products for $99 (that’s $26 in FREE product and the kit ships for free). Plus you will receive the BONUS Essentials Gift Pack & Free Stamp Set including: Paper Snips ($10… Read More: Only 1 week left to join Stampin’ Up! and take… »
When Stampin’ Up has their On Stage events they ask for demonstrators to share samples of cards and projects on display boards, knowing this November, when Stampin’ Up! holds their gathering for demonstrators in Salt Lake City, Utah, which I plan on attending I’ve been waiting for them to ask for demonstrator to submit some of their personal… Read More: Next time I need to check better for updates 🙁 »
Today’s card is a clean and simple card using the Jar of Love stamp set for the images and Sunshine Sayings for the greeting. While the Jar of Love stamp set has matching framelits and Sunshine Sayings has coordinating Thinlits, it’s nice to have a one layer card that packs a punch, for me this card does that.… Read More: Clean & Simple with Jar of Love »
Happy Tuesday! The theme for this weeks Paper Craft Crew Challenge fits me perfectly when it comes to the Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle (Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set and matching Daisy Punch). You see, I was late to the party in ordering it (not until end of June) and late to use it (Monday night). Most demonstrators preordered… Read More: Daisy is new to me for PCC251 »
So many times I’m asked what do I do with all the cards I make, today I will share one of those with you. I like to use them for gift baskets for events. I’m a member of the North Hills High School class of 1976, each month a group gathers for dinner where you get to meet… Read More: So what do I do with the cards I make? »
Happy Wednesday, we are half way through the week, closer to the weekend. It’s going to be another hot & humid day here with rain showers possible, sometime it feels like Groundhog Day – same thing, day after day. Perfect day to stay inside and doing some crafting. Today I am featuring products from the Color Theory Suite… Read More: Stamp Set with Stamps for Every Season »
Happy Monday, hope you had a nice weekend. I was able to spend a few hours in the craft room preparing for this month’s Sunday Stampers class, as well as have a manicure & pedicure, oh how I love that! Having my nails polished makes me feel good and this time I tried a new Nail Dip Powder… Read More: Pop of Paradise »
Happy Saturday! Today I thought I would share with you a quick & easy card featuring a piece of paper from the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack. Bring the look of the outdoors inside with these natural, rustic patterns. Pick a pack of patterned paper! So many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Fronts and backs… Read More: Wood Textures Designer Paper = Quick & Easy Birthday card »
Don’t know about you, but a three day work week is great, Monday – Wednesday – Friday all in a row. Hope everyone had a good July 4th. I was able to get some pool time in and relax with friends. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Challenge #250, Tic-Tac-Toe, you get to choose any three… Read More: Do you collect shells at the seashore, I did for… »
Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days – July 1 – 31, 2017, Earn in July – Redeem in August Bonus Days are back! For every $50 you spend July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon emailed to you direct from Stampin’ Up! that you can use August 1–31. Earning July 1… Read More: July Bonus Days start now! »
Happy Thursday, we are one day closer to the weekend. Do you have any special July 4th plans, maybe a cookout or trip? I’m hoping for some pool time and ribs made in the smoker. Today’s card is simple to make and perfect to send someone to let them know you are thinking about them. The card is… Read More: Send a note to let them know you are thinking… »
Yesterday was my sister-in-law Diane’s birthday, today I thought I would share with you the birthday card and box (with gift inside) I made for her. The card features the Naturally Eclectic Product Suite which includes: Oh So Eclectic Bundle Berry Burst 5/8″ Crinkled Ribbon Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper For her card I used Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst,… Read More: Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law Diane! »
Today I am sharing with you the projects that the ladies of my Sunday Stampers group will be making. The cards below feature the new Stampin’ Up! Embossing Paste (which I colored Tranquil Tide and added Dazzling Diamond Glitter and mixed it up on the Silicone Craft Sheet) and the Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Bundle. Embossing Paste – Texture has… Read More: June 2017 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Happy Saturday, hope your weekend is starting off to a good start. After all the rain yesterday today is beautiful and sunny. I’ll be getting ready to host my Sunday Stampers at the house tomorrow and have a manicure & pedicure scheduled later in the day, a monthly treat to myself. What do you treat yourself to? Today’s… Read More: Shades of Blue Eclectic for PCC249 »
Today I’m sharing a technique I was reminded of now that Stampin’ Up! is selling Glossy Card stock again. Glossy card stock is 8.5″ x 11″, comes 10 in a pack and has a glossy finish on one side, matte finish on the other and not acid free. For this technique you need glossy card stock, re-inkers (2-3 colors),… Read More: Polished Stone Technique »
