Tuesday July 23rd was Free Shipping Day and what a day to encounter worldwide internet issues! The Stampin’ Up! ordering process had some challenges beyond their control so make the overall shopping experience better, Stampin’ Up! is extending the Free Shipping promotion through the end of day July 24th. Unfortunately, the underlying cause remains, so the ordering process… Read More: Free Shipping Extended »
Does your wish list include some new On-Line Exclusives? Kits? Supplies? Get ready to shop! Free Shipping on Tuesday, July 23rd on product orders over $75 USD. Remember July is also Bonus Day Month – for every $50 in products you receive a $5 coupon emailed to you from Stampin’ Up! to be used in August 2024. I’ve… Read More: Free Shipping Tues. July 23rd »
Happy Sunday, hope you are having a good weekend. Today I’m featuring the card my Sunday Stampers will be making today. Featured Products this Month: Ice Cream Swirl Photopolymer Stamp Set & Ice Cream Swirl Dies Full of Life 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper Iconic Imagery Dies (Online Exclusive) Frosted Forest Decorative Masks (Online Exclusive) Iconic Imagery… Read More: July24 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Hard to believe, but today I’m celebrating by 2000th blog post! Today I thought I would share two cards using the same die cut window layout, but with completely different looks. Details on the cards: Thick Basic White Card stock base is 4¼” x 11″, scored at 5½” Mat (stamped with images) 4″ x 5¼”, die cut with… Read More: Celebrate 2000th Post !!! »
Happy Sunday! It’s hot & humid again here in Pennsylvania, guess I’ll be in the pool later today. Today I’m featuring two cards using a perfect summer color combination: Shy Shamrock Petunia Pop Peach Pie For the first card I’ve stamped the images on card stock with same colored ink, embossed the card stock then added to Thick Basic… Read More: Shamrock Petunia Peach Combo »
Happy Friday! Summer is ice cream cone time! Today I’m featuring two cards using the Ice Cream Swirl Photopolymer Stamp set and coordinating die set. Card specifics: Thick Basic White card stock bases Designer series paper covers the card front Cone – Crumb Cake card stock Ice Cream is paper pieced together on a card stock die cut… Read More: Ice Cream Swirl Cards »
How’s your week going? We had an air conditioning issue earlier this week, it’s fixed now and the house is getting cool again! The new Online Exclusive Iconic Celebration Suite Collection is featured today. Collection includes a stamp & die bundle, paper, embellishments and ribbon. First, a birthday card. Card is simply a 3″ x 5½” piece of… Read More: Iconic Celebration Collection »
In case you don’t know, I’m a big Hallmark Christmas movie fan and am enjoying Christmas in July movies right now! Four months from today I will be boarding the very first Hallmark Christmas Cruise with my friends Cindy and Tina! We will get to meet Hallmark stars and even see a movie before it’s shown on television,… Read More: Christmas Cruise – 4 months »
Happy July 4th! to everyone in the United States. It’s a day to have cookouts and fireworks! I’ve created a Red, White and Blue card to celebrate using Shimmery Embossing Paste that I’ve colored with Real Red and Night of Navy Reinker. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hopefully these projects have inspired you… Read More: Happy July 4th! »
Today two new kits, numerous On-Line exclusive products and the Glass Mat Studio have been released! Bonus days started. Shop for $50 and receive $5 coupon for August. New kits are Circus Celebration and Garden of Thanks. Thought I would share two cards made with the new Frosted Forest Decorative Masks, part of the Frosted Forest Bundle (stamps,… Read More: New Stampin’ Up! Products »
Wednesday, July 3rd two big Stampin’ Up! Events start. Bonus Day2 – one of our favorite promotions! New Online Exclusive Product Release Do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between July 3-31, 2024, spend $50 USD and earn a $5 USD coupon that… Read More: Bonus Days & Online Exclusives »
Today, June 30th, is the last day of the Stampin’ Up! Stamp & Die Bundle Sale. Spotlight on Nature Bundle, one of the most popular bundles is back in stock! Do you have yours? If not, today is the last day with the additional 10% discount (so a total of 20% discount). Here is a close up of… Read More: Spotlight on Nature Bundle »
This weekend the heat and humidity will be back and I see pool time in my future! Thought I would make a card using the Seaside Wishes Bundle along with the new Basic Beige card stock and coordinating Basic Beige 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon. The new neutral color Basic Beige has been teamed with Calypso Coral and Coastal Cabana… Read More: Seaside Wishes & Basic Beige »
Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law Diane! Yesterday was her birthday and today I’m sharing the card I’ve mailed to Diane with her birthday present. I’m featuring the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper on her card. It’s a Z-Fold Card in Lemon Lolly and Garden Green. To create the front of card I’ve used my paper snips to fussy… Read More: Happy Birthday Diane! »
Happy Hump Day! With only a few days left of the Stampin’ Up! Stamp & Die Bundle sale thought I would feature the Loveliest Tree Bundle. Save an additional 10% through June 30th. The stamps and dies from the bundle work perfectly together no matter the season! Perfect for a masculine card and great for both birthday and… Read More: Loveliest Tree Bundle »
Hope you had a wonderful weekend, I’m sure glad the heat and humidity is gone for a few days! This past Saturday I attended an online Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Event called Creativity Now. For this event we used the Winterly Tree Top Bundle, along with the coordinating Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper. These products are part of… Read More: Creativity Now Sneak Peek »
Happy Friday! Back in May I shared cards made with the new 2024-2026 In-Colors, today I thought I would share how I made them. The set of five, using greeting and images from the Layering Leaves Stamp Set make the perfect gift. Card specifics: Thick Basic White card stock for the base Covered the front with designer series… Read More: 2024-2026 In-Color Cards »
So, do you ever have those nights where you just can’t sleep? That was me this past Saturday, so what did I do? Go out to the sun porch and check out video’s on YouTube! I came across a video from Tina Zinck showing the “Shadow Block” Technique, something that is used in quilting. Here’s the card I… Read More: Shadow Block Technique »
Did you spot the card sketches on page 22 in the new Annual Catalog? Stampin’ Up! has a Creative Challenge this month and they are putting the sketches to the test! Below are TWO sketches from the new catalog and Stampin Up! is calling them THIS or THAT. Which sketch inspires you the most? The THAT sketch inspired… Read More: #CreativeChallengeSU »
Happy Saturday, welcome to the weekend! Looking for a fun card to add to a gift? How about one using the Round We Go Bundle, new larger sized So Swirly Embossing Folder (6″ x 8½”) and Country Woods Designer Series Paper. Card Specifics: Thick Basic White card base Front covered in embossed designer series paper Strip of designer… Read More: Round We Go Bundle »
Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive! New to stamping? crafting? looking for “on the go” projects? Everything you need in one place with no additional supplies. Then the kit collection is for you. Last week two new kits were introduced. Expressions of Kindness Kit (8 cards with stamping) The Scenic… Read More: Additionals to Kit Collection »
Today I’m featuring the Labeled with Love Bundle. This bundle is unique in that there is a die bundle (3 dies same shape) or a punch bundle. Both bundles have the same stamp set, just one with dies and the other with a punch. Until June 30th, you can get the bundle with dies at an additional 10%… Read More: Labeled with Love Bundle »
Happy Sunday, it’s Sunday Stamper Day and Watercolor Techniques are featured for two of the cards we will be making Featured Products this Month: Seaside Wishes Bundle – stamp set & hybrid embossing folder with dies Spotlight on Nature Stamp Set – stamp set and dies Thoughtful Journey 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper First card features a… Read More: Jun24 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Happy Saturday, hope you’re having a good weekend. Here’s a fun card featuring the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Look at all the colors in the paper: Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie,… Read More: Simply Said Birthday »
Everyone loves a good deal. Today I want to make you aware of a sale starting Wednesday, June 5th with Stampin’ Up! From June 5th – 30th – Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles! Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.… Read More: Bonus Bundle Sale June 5 – 30 »
Happy Saturday, any special plans? I have a manicure & pedicure this morning, my monthly selfcare enjoyment. Today I have a water-colored card for you featuring the Inspirational Sketches Stamp Set. The stamp set has wonderful images to watercolor, just pick your favorite! I’ve decided on the mushroom stamp and used a variety of colors, let your imagination… Read More: Inspirational Sketches »
So, while a card with a rosette on it most likely needs hand delivered, the pinwheel looking die and 2024-2026 In-Color Glimmer paper sure makes a great card to mail! Summer Splash ink was used for the greeting, but any in-color would look good. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects… Read More: Round We Go Bundle part 2 »
Wow, it’s been a busy two days, first with company on Tuesday, going back to work after seven days off Wednesday and an event last night. Funny how you need a vacation from a vacation and don’t get me started on the emails! Today’s card features the Round We Go Bundle. When I first saw this in the… Read More: Round We Go Bundle »
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. Our weekend is still going strong as we are getting together with some out-of-town friends, we haven’t seen for three years today! Today’s card features the swiping technique. With this technique you gently swiped ink pads over the raised embossed images to add color. Specifics of the card: Thick Basic… Read More: Layered Florals Colored Card »
Today in the United States it’s Memorial Day. Memorial Day is an American holiday observed the last Monday of May. It holds deep significance as a day of remembrance for fallen service members of the U.S. military. It is a day to pause and reflect as a nation. There are many local observances held to honor soldiers who… Read More: A day to remember . . . »