Here in the midwest we have been enjoying an Indian Summer. Literally have not had socks nor a jacket on since late spring! Well - autumn kissed us last night - the air is crisp and bright.Perfect time to whip out this all seasonal card featuring Totally Trees by Stampin' Up! With the images included you will be able to use this set year round. Several pieces will work as background and what's always a plus - it works for guy cards!This video is under 2 minutes. Switch … [Read more...] about Oh – guess what – Autumn is here!
Archives for September 2016
Quick Video
Here is literally a 2 minute video on how to make this super easy, but such fun card featuring the Cookie Cutters - Halloween stamp set from the current Holiday Mini.A couple of hints - the folder is 3D - super thick. I ran it thru my Big Shot with the new platform LESS the thin die adaptor and used only ONE cutting plate on the top. You can have a deeper indentation if you want, but for this card it was plenty as is!The frame is made with the new Square thinlets. Nestle one … [Read more...] about Quick Video
My Creative Space
One day the stars might align....My space will be clean. I will have some spare time. All of my 'stuff' is put in its proper place. Today it is one out of three! I still have all my camp buckets out, hoping to video the projects soon - and I need to run some errands. But the space is clean. And oh, so, inviting. If only I could just spend some time working on some scrapbooks - that is what I want to do.For now - just take a peek into my Stampin Up creating … [Read more...] about My Creative Space
Little Boos!
I used several new items on these cards! They can be used for October birthdays - or include them with a treat to send to the little ones you might not have the chance to see in person for fall festivities!One fun new thing is the first ever 3D embossing folder - this thing is so.....hefty, lol. When I first took it out of the packaging I thought it must have had cardboard in it - but nope! It is just really sturdy.Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing … [Read more...] about Little Boos!
Stampin Up! Paisleys and Posies
Love this bundle! I was pleased the top panel was so pretty, because the bottom card front is so stinkin cute it was hard to cover it up!!This is one of my September camp projects - although camp is full this time. We will use the set again in October :) It reminds me of my wardrobe in the 70s! … [Read more...] about Stampin Up! Paisleys and Posies
Flourish Thinlit Dies card
Another video to inspire you!! This one features a BEAUTIFUL die cut for the Big Shot called Flourishes...... The background paper is lightly colored with a sponge roller. The fun thing about this set of paper - it will match WHATEVER ink you are using - since you color it yourself!I use small labels to mark which color the sponge daubers with. Because we made this card at camp, you can see I used a dimensional to stick them to their ink pad, making sure that colors … [Read more...] about Flourish Thinlit Dies card
Sparkly Cottage Greetings
Here is another how to video! It features the stamp set from Stampin' Up! Cottage Greetings and the embossing folder, washi tape and Designer Series paper from the Affectionately Yours suite.I embossed with the folder onto watercolor cardstock, so there is lots of impression. Watercolor was done with the Wink of Stella pens. So pretty in person! … [Read more...] about Sparkly Cottage Greetings
Firefly Birthday with Jars of Love
This is a fun summer birthday card from those of us that live in the midwest! Nothing says warm wishes like the thoughts of warm summer nights with lightening bugs aglow all around.Here is a short 'How To" video on making the card. Some helpful hints:When stamping the jar - you have the option for the lid on or off! For example - if you are adding flowers to use the jar as the vase - lid off. But so our fireflies don't escape, we need the lid on. Simply stamp the jar and … [Read more...] about Firefly Birthday with Jars of Love
Sneak Peek of Office Renovation!
Last spring we renovated my office - it is 'this close' to being done. But, summer came - and there is nothing I love more than summer evenings by the pool, weekend getaways and vacations.... so my office is still not quite complete. A few more things to put away, a few more things to hang. Which all means it is not ready just yet for it's big photographic reveal. Til it is (soon!) here are some sneak peek pics at my new storage unit. One word describes … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek of Office Renovation!
Video of Deer Baby card
Here is a quick little video to show you how easy it is to make this cute little baby deer card.Materials Needed:Stamp sets - Foxy Friends, Celebrate Today, B.Y.O.PInks - Soft Sky, Creamy Caramel and Memory BlackPapers - Soft Sky, Whisper White, Irresistibly Floral designer series paperMisc - Foxy Friends Punch, Celebrate Today framelits, Sponges, adhesiveJust a couple of tips - when using the foxy friends punch, I always flip the punch over and slide my paper in BEFORE I stamp - then you can … [Read more...] about Video of Deer Baby card