If you have not been over on my Instagram this month - that is where ALL the action has been happening! As part of the But 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper special that Stampin' Up has going on July - I am posting one card every single day on my Instagram!!July is just busy - and on days that it isn't - it is nice to take a second and enjoy summer. So Instagram is a nice option for me to post and you to scroll! Then - they did this unexpected thing - right after I started my … [Read more...] about Twinkle Twinkle Baby Card featuring Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper
Week One of 31 Designer Series Card Ideas!
This month Stampin' Up! has a great sale going on - and my family has some great occasions going on! I know many of you know what it's like when great things collide! It's Birthday week - for our country and for our daughter....so lots of celebrating last week. And the celebrations continue this week - as our anniversary comes up! BUT - if you follow me on Instagram - you know over there - I have managed to keep on posting!One of the Stampin' Up! specials this month is … [Read more...] about Week One of 31 Designer Series Card Ideas!
Reverse Masking with Brusho and Springtime Impression Thinlits
A few weeks ago I posted the card and video above - when I made the card - I used brusho to color the die cut flowers - that resulted in a beautiful 'scrap' (well - an intended scrap - I used Shimmery White Cardstock!) I promised you the second card in the series.....but there have been so many new things sitting on my table that it has taken me a bit to get around to posting the video - so HERE is the second card in the series!Before the Color Refresh I tended to view the Brusho selection … [Read more...] about Reverse Masking with Brusho and Springtime Impression Thinlits
It's a One Time Super Fun Paper and Project Club!
There are some fun new specials coming up - and I wanted to give you a chance to get a jump on one that begins July 1st. The ever popular Buy 3 Get 1 Free on the Designer Series Paper will be back! This year a large selection of the $11 papers will be offered as part of this campaign. I also know some of you can "store" your paper for any future paper apocalypse that may occur and feel torn when these sales are on. You NEED the pretty papers....but you NEED to use the … [Read more...] about It's a One Time Super Fun Paper and Project Club!
How does a WHOLE STACK of FREE NEW ink pads sound to you??
Coming this July - join my Stampin' Up! team and in addition to the fabulous starter kit - pick any one of the the five wonderful new color family ink pad stacks COMPLETELY FREE!If you are local to the Indianapolis area then you are welcome to attend my events. I have an event for new demonstrators later this summer and then my favorite get togethers every year are when new catalogs debut. Can you believe it is nearly time for the HOLIDAY catalog to be preorder for … [Read more...] about How does a WHOLE STACK of FREE NEW ink pads sound to you??
A Fun Puzzle Card featuring the New Embossing Mat and the Simply Shammy!
Today's project combines a whole lot of impact in just under 4 minutes video time - so make sure you watch! It's a fun new stamp set, uses the Big Shot embossing pad, the Simply Shammy, a fabulous new embossing folder.....and an explosion of color!And - like I said - it's super duper quick! Here is the video - see for yourself!Here is a close up of what effects you can get with the new Big Shot Embossing Mat. The die I used to create the puzzle impression actually CUTS your cardstock … [Read more...] about A Fun Puzzle Card featuring the New Embossing Mat and the Simply Shammy!
Triplets Baby Card with Lined Alphabet Bundle and A Little Wild!
When one of my dear friends in Australia asked if I could make her a card for her for the arrival of triplets into the family - I wanted the card to be special - because...well triplets don't come along that often! And WOW - that mum is going to need a lot of special!My first instinct was to use the Kangaroo/Koala set - but there really wasn't a 3rd animal option - and so I nixed that. There are a couple of NEW baby sets I am dying to get my hands on in the new catalog....but they … [Read more...] about Triplets Baby Card with Lined Alphabet Bundle and A Little Wild!
Create a Cupcake Carrier!
Oh - this project was such a long time in the making - the stories that became attached to it.....well - there are many, lol. Many more than I intended. Just as well that the Cupcakes are a "series" that my local camp girls will be doing - so I will have some time to share some of the highs....and the lows that went with them along the way!First - we are back from a fun (if a little warm) family trip with my mom, sister, nieces and grandnephews - and then a very warm Father's Day … [Read more...] about Create a Cupcake Carrier!
Very Vintage – 2018-2019 Hostess Set – Some More Lovely Sample Ideas For You!
Yesterday I shared with you a card I created that we made at my June New Catalog camp - and the video of how to do it - if you want to give collage stamping a try!If you missed that post - you can go see it HERE.Today - I have 2 more card ideas using the same beautiful stamp set. They are both designed by my friend Susan. I know I have mentioned our 'shoebox swaps' before - and this card is one that she brought to our last Shoebox Swap.She designed it, I made it. So - let me … [Read more...] about Very Vintage – 2018-2019 Hostess Set – Some More Lovely Sample Ideas For You!
Very Vintage – A 2018-2109 Stampin' Up! Hostess Set!
Are you loving the new 2018-2019 Catalog? I have so many fun things ready to show you!!! But as is usual in our little corner of the world crazy crazy busy continues! My daughter has gotten moved out - which was (of course a lot of work). Those of you who have had the ....experience....of helping your adult children move in/out/in/back out again/etc know it doesn't get any simpler.She is mostly out. She is also switching schools - so we also moved a classroom … [Read more...] about Very Vintage – A 2018-2109 Stampin' Up! Hostess Set!