One of my favorite Sale-a-Bration items is the Friendly Seagulls Stamp Set, item 164961. Growing up each summer we vacationed at the Jersey shore ,Wildwood to be exact, and seagulls were a way of life! Especially on the boardwalk. This card is the perfect reminder of “Curly Fries” from boardwalk! Specifics about the card: Thick Basic White card… Read More: Friendly Seagulls Stamp Set »

Today, January 7th – four new products releases go live! Download the brochures below or click here to go directly to my online store. January – April 2025 Mini Catalog – Stampin’ Up! Jan-April25 Mini Catalog January -February 2025 Sale-a-Bration – Stampin’ Up! 2025 Sale-a-bration Brochure January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure – Stampin’ Up! January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure New On-Line… Read More: SAB and New Product Releases! »

Happy Monday! Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th four different product releases go live. I’ll share the brochures with you at that time should you want to download a copy. Thought I would share a card made using the upcoming Terrific Toadstool Bundle (stamp set and punch), item #164790 – $38.50 from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog along with the… Read More: Terrific Toadstools Sneak Peek »

Happy Friday! First upcoming, Stampin’ Up! news starting Tuesday, January 7, 2025! January – April 2025 Mini Catalog from Stampin’ UP! goes live Sale-a-Bration gifts available with your $60+ product order New Online Exclusive and New Scrapbooking products available Iit’s Friday, I thought a fun fold card would be perfect. Here are the basics of the card: Card… Read More: Fun Fold Card Friday! »

Happy 2025! Where you able to stay up until midnight to ring in the new year, or did you go to bed early? Have any special traditions for the first day of the year? New Year’s Pretzel from your local bakery? Special dinner – we will be having a pork and sauerkraut dinner, along with mashed potatoes. Today’s… Read More: Happy New Year 2025! »

Happy New Year’s Eve! Hard to believe 2024 is coming to an end, where did the time go? Today how about a different take on a pocket card with two examples. Get your designer series paper out! Basics for the “Pocket Card”: Card base (mat) – 4¼” x 5½” Designer Series Paper – 2 pieces – 4″ x… Read More: Slightly Different Pocket Card »

Happy Saturday! Hope you had a good holiday and are enjoying some crafting time! Today I have some Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper cards for you. Both cards feature strips of designer series paper 4″ x 12″, so you can get three cards from one 12″ x 12″ sheet of paper. Card below uses Unbounded Love Bundle… Read More: Nests of Winter Cards »

Merry Christmas to all my fellow crafters! Hope you are able to spend the day with family and friends! Thank you for your support this year!

Looking for a quick easy gift card holder idea or fun card? This post is for you. Based on an idea I saw on Pinterest; I’ve created to cards to share with you. Basic measurements: Folder / Outside card – designer series paper 5½”tall x 6″ wide, scored in half at 3″ Cut off a triangle from the… Read More: Last minute gift card holder »

Happy Monday! Just a few holiday projects to complete, so Enduring Beauty Bundle used to create today’s card. Layers of Beauty Bundle includes: Layers of Beauty Stamp Set, Dies and Decorative Masks. This bundle comes with three coordinating products to help you create a colorful floral arrangement. You can layer the stamps, die cuts, and the decorative masks… Read More: Enduring Beauty Bundle »

Today features a card using the Garden Meadow Stamp Set and Dies. Both of these items are part of the Last Chance Product category in my online store. Here’s specifics about the card: Thick Basic White card base 5½” X 7¼”, scored at 3″ Designer Series Paper (Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″) 2 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ 1… Read More: Garden Meadows – Last Chance »

Second post today! Starting tomorrow Free Shipping from December 9 – 11, 2024 on qualifying order of $75 or more in product purchase. Please keep in mind due to the volume of orders expected, it’s possible your order may not be received before December 25th due to the holidays. The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered… Read More: Free Shipping December 9-11 »

Happy Sunday! Last week the Last Chance Products were announced on the Stampin’ Up! Website. Thought I would share a couple cards made with a few of the items. To find the “Last Chance” items – under the category “Specials” – pick Last Chance Products, they are available while supplies last. Today cards feature the three last chance… Read More: Last Chance Cards »

Stampin’ Up! loves offering you the best in paper crafting! To do that and keep the product offering fresh, trendy, and relevant, Stampin’ Up! regularly evaluate product performance. Starting December 3, 2024, Stampin’ Up! will move products to theLast Chance Products category in the online store and begin the retiring process to make room for new products.  … Read More: Last Chance Products Dec. 3rd »

Have you made a Starburst card lately, if not, today’s post is for you. Measurements & Instructions: 4 strips each of two designs 1½” x 6″ Cut in strip from top left corner to bottom right using your paper trimmer Card stock mat 4″ x 5¼” to layer strips on First strip to add in the one with… Read More: Starburst Design Card 2 ways »

Have you seen the new kit released earlier this month? Do you like to color or looking for a fun crafty Christmas gift? Then the Nature’s Paintings All-Inclusive Kit is for you. Embrace your creative side with the Nature’s Paintings Kit. This unique kit includes everything you need for a fun creative experience: a coloring book, watercolor pencils,… Read More: Nature’s Painting Kit »

Happy Tuesday, today I’m featuring a colorful card using the detailed heart die from the Heart of Elegance Bundle. Helpful hint – use a piece of wax paper between the card stock and die – makes for easy release from the die. Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder makes for the perfect background for the hearts and greeting is… Read More: ROYGB Heart of Elegance Card »

Good morning and Happy Sunday! Today is the last gathering of my Sunday Stampers for 2024. There are three fun cards we will be making. At the bottom of the post is a downloadable project sheet with measurements. First. is a Puzzle card featuring the More Than Autumn Bundle for a Peppermint Hot Cocoa Card. Next, a card… Read More: Nov24 Sunday Stamper Cards »

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale November 13–15! Make sure to act quickly on this limited-time-only sale! From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog: 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included. 20% total off all… Read More: Seasonal Sale – Nov. 13-15 »

Have you ever been on the fence about a stamp set? I felt that way about the Shepherd’s Care Cling Mount Stamp set. After I saw a card created by Cindy Brumbaugh, I knew I needed to purchase the set. The stamp set offers various creative possibilities by pairing together the desired designs and greetings to personalize each… Read More: Shepherd’s Care Stamp Set »

Happy Friday! Today on the Hallmark Christmas Cruise I get my picture taken with the stars! I’ll share that with you when I return. Today I thought I would share a couple fun fold card for you made with Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper. The design of the card is perfect for any occasion and can even include… Read More: Reindeer Gift Card Fun Fold »

Post today features another card using the new On-Line Exclusive Hearts of Elegance Bundle, item 164915. First, the front of the card starts with a 4″ x 6″ piece of designer series paper that images are stamped on. Next, die cut heart out of the middle and adhere paper to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals… Read More: Heart of Elegance Bundle »

Today, Tuesday, November 5th new On-Line Exclusives and Kits are available for purchase! One of item I believe will be extremely popular is the Color Coach, item 166481 – $12.50. I’d recommend checking out the new items and get your order in early to get one of these. Great for helping you with color combinations and on the… Read More: New Online Exclusives & Kits »

Today I leave for Miami, then Tuesday on my Hallmark Christmas Cruise! Thought a Christmas card was perfect for today. Here is a look at my “Christmas” manicure and pedicure – Bows on my ring fingers and snowflakes on my toes! Bow on my left hand is even dimensional with some rhinestone bling! Card features Shimmery Embossing Paste… Read More: Pastel Frosted Forest Card »

Happy Friday, how about a Fun Fold for November 1st. Thought I would start a series of Fun Fold cards each Friday this month. The card features the paper from the Sweet Days of Autumn 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet set. Remember this paper is not just for scrapbooking, but any paper crafting product.… Read More: Beautiful Autumn Fun Fold »

The last few days I’ve seen a lot of birds of all species and colors in the woods behind our house which inspired today’s card. Card features the Nests of Winter 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Images coordinate with two dies from the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle.  Also, easily fussy cut with paper snips. Card features fussy… Read More: Nests of Winter Card »

Finally, it’s here, today my Sunday Stamper meet to make three projects. First up is a card featuring the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder. The greeting used is from the Reindeer Fun Stamp Set.   Here’s the inside of the card. Greeting is from Reindeer Fun stamp set, while the tree is from the Frosted Trees Bundle. Next,… Read More: Oct24 Sunday Stamper Cards »

Happy Monday, hope you had a good weekend.  The weather here was sunny and warm during the day, so I spent some time outside. Steelers winning last night was a great ending to Sunday! Today I’m featuring 3 Triple Z-Fold Cards with a downloadable measurement sheet at the end. First card features the Sweet Days of Autumn Designer… Read More: Triple Z Fold Card Idea’s »

Happy Monday, hope you had a good weekend. Mine started out with a craft show I was a vendor at on Saturday, it was a lot of fun! When I first saw the More Than Autumn Bundle and “Pumpkin Spice”, being someone who believes pumpkin should be pie, cake or cookies, thought I don’t need that bundle –… Read More: Pumpkin Spice yes or no? »

Get out your wish list of stamp sets from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. From October 7–9, you can get those sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount. Act fast—this stamp-tacular sale only lasts for 3 days! Bundles are not included and all stamp sets are while supplies last. Here are some cards make with stamps… Read More: SU Stamp Sale Oct. 7-9, 2024 »