Back from Vacation!
Hi again! I know its been ages since I’ve been on the blog. Turns out my grand plan to get a ton of blog posts written while I was on vacation for almost 2 weeks was not the best plan. I somehow thought that since I would be away from home, I’d have all…
A New Way to Color Your Stamped Images with Marker
Recently, my mom showed me a new way to try coloring in your images with your markers. To show me what she was talking about she created this card: It uses the new Flower Shop stamp set and punch sitting atop the stem from Field Flowers. Great idea, huh? Now, to do the coloring, she…
Last Chance to get FREE Hostess benefits for only $100
Have you joined in on the Everyone’s a Winner Event yet? I’ll be drawing for hostess benefit spots this evening and would love to give some to you too! How does it work? It’s easy! Check out the new Annual catalog and start building your wishlist. Then share the catalog with your friends and family…
Colorful Flower using the Mosaic Punch & Pressed Clay
Ok, I’ll admit it. I wasn’t sold on the Pressed Clay when Stampin’ Up! announced it’s release during the demonstrator preorder in advance of the new Annual Catalog launch. I kept hearing people get all excited about it but I didn’t order it because I couldn’t see myself actually using it. Wanna know what just…
New 2013 Stampin’ Up! Color Comparisons
Have you seen the new colors that have come out and found yourself wondering “Isn’t Smoky Slate the same as the retired Going Grey?” or “Is that Strawberry Slush really that pink?” I’ve always loved seeing what the new colors look like compared to the other colors in the Stampin’ Up! family (to help me…
Elegant Embossed Vellum Card
Its been a busy week and I’m suddenly realizing how much I still need to catch up on! I’ve been reorganizing my craft room to make space for all the new catalog goodies that just came in…of course in the process I’ve discovered items that I forgot I had and really need to use more! …
Free Stamps for Everyone! Join my $1000 Workshop Event
I was talking with some friends this week about how I was closer than I’ve ever been before to earning the Getaway Incentive trip from Stampin’ Up! this year. …Wait, that should be said with a little more enthusiasm… I’m getting close to earning the Incentive Trip this year!! With the Stampin’ Up! year winding…
Dress Shirt Card for Dad
You would think that for all the stamping classes I run and projects I make for swapping and my blog, I would always be prepared for holidays. Ha! They sneak up on me like my 3 yr old when I think he is taking a nap and jump out at me at the last minute. …
Using Punches to Create a Fun, Colorful Bookmark
Each year when the new Stampin’ Up! catalog comes out, they release the latest set of In Colors. So, I usually figure that when I’m sending out my catalogs to customers that it would be nice for them to see what these new colors look like in person. So I create a little bookmark to…
Just Wanted to Say You’re Amazing!
No seriously, you are! As I think back to how my life has evolved and changed over the last few years – between major moves and babies and family adventures; I love that I’ve always had my friends and stamping community there for support and to keep me sane! From friends in facebook groups to…