Author: Jennifer

  • Free Stamps & a Fun Idea for the Sunburst Die

    I suddenly realized this morning that June is rapidly flying by and that means the fabulous promotion for getting 2 free stamp sets added to your Starter Kit when you purchase it in June is also quickly coming to a close!  So I wanted to make sure to post a reminder for everyone! How it…

  • Making Kites on Cards with the Swirly Bird stamp set

    If you have seen the Swirly Bird stamp set in the Stampin’ Up catalog, you may have thought to yourself that it didn’t look like much… or, like I did, what the heck am I going to do with these shapes?! But the amazing thing you’ll see if you start looking at cards using this…

  • Peek-a-Boo, a Bear Hug card for You!

    After all the tragedy in the news over the last weekend, I thought it was the perfect time to share a paper hug here on the blog.  I was inspired by a card by the hilarious Brian King and just loved the bear from the Bear Hugs stamp set popping out of the corner of…

  • 2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Mint Macaron!

    2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Mint Macaron!

    Ok I’m finally getting the last set of projects up on the blog!  It’s been a busy week with Caitlin’s gymnastics show (or really, in her case, bouncing around the floor :)) and then Nicholas’ kindergarten graduation and then HIS gymnastics performance on Saturday.  Then it is officially SUMMER!  I’m not sure whether to be…

  • November OnStage Display Board Stamper Submission

    Oh my goodness!  I got back from my trip and learned they had opened up Display Stamper applications for the November OnStage demonstrator event.  Yes, I’m already getting excited for November!    Well I thought I would submit because I love the chance to focus on a smaller set of products and try to step…

  • 2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Delightful Dijon!

    2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Delightful Dijon!

    Oops!  While I was away on my trip, apparently I got the last two display stamper blog posts ready but didn’t actually get them published!  But some of my favorite samples were in these sets so I want to make sure to get them shared for you now.  🙂 Today’s projects all highlight the Delightful…

  • It’s Here! The New Annual Catalog is Live!

    I was up early to get in my first order of the new catalog and let me tell you, making decisions was super hard because my wishlist was too dang long!   But I am so excited for what is coming plus the added bonus of extra hostess rewards is icing on the cake!  If…

  • 2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Cucumber Crush!

    2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Cucumber Crush!

    It’s Day 3 of my display samples share!  Since Friday I’ve been sharing projects I created for the 2016 OnStage Display Boards in Salt Lake City.  We’ve done Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe, and so today I’m going to be sharing projects highlighting ways to use your Cucumber Crush! Now, I know some folks LOVE…

  • 2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Tip Top Taupe!

    2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Tip Top Taupe!

    Welcome to Day 2 of my display stamper shares for the 2016 OnStage Display Boards in Salt Lake City!  Yesterday I kicked things off by sharing the samples I made with Watermelon Wonder and today I’m back with a little Tip Top Taupe for you. As I mentioned yesterday, the way it worked is they…

  • 2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Watermelon Wonder!

    2016 OnStage Display Board Samples–Watermelon Wonder!

    Woo Hoo! Can you feel the excitement?  The new Annual catalog is only a few days away from releasing and with it some super duper awesome new stamps, dies, and accessories I can’t wait to get my hands on!  I was lucky enough to be selected as a display stamper for the 2016 OnStage demonstrator…

  • Woven Washi Thank You Card in Black & Pink

    Woven Washi Thank You Card in Black & Pink

    First, can I just say, Stamping friends are some of the best kind of friends!  I am always amazed at how kind, generous, and helpful so many of the people I meet through my stamping and crafting are.  Honestly, it is one of the big things that kept me active as a demonstrator as I…

  • Fun Birthday Card with Big Designer Candles!

    Fun Birthday Card with Big Designer Candles!

    So, I hope you’ve been enjoying all the blog posts recently, full of technique and project ideas!  As I headed off on my big European adventure on the Stampin’ Up incentive trip, I knew I had so many project that I’ve loved lately and wanted to share.  Plus I’ve been meaning to get back on…