It's time for my next Artistry Inspired Class!Here is how they work:The "class" itself is free. This time the class will be BOTH a PDF and a private Facebook group that has a video of each of the three cards to go along with the video.The Stamp Set I will feature this time is Lovely Wishes - and because Sale-A-Bration is still ongoing - your class include a FREE stamp stamp as well! Lots of Lavender is perfect it is used as the feature on one card and provides the sentiments on all … [Read more...] about New Artistry Inspired Class – Lovely Wishes
Artistry Inspired – Sweet Soiree – Creating a Silver Cake Stand – 2 ways!
Here are a couple of more shots from one of the cards from my Artistry Inspired Class for the Sweet Soiree Class. Love working with the embossing paste and this is a different way to use it than you might normally think of!When I do the free classes - you purchase the products - I give you a free class that you complete at home - it can mean that you don't have unlimited supplies to work with like you might if you were taking the home at my home.The colors of cardstock that are … [Read more...] about Artistry Inspired – Sweet Soiree – Creating a Silver Cake Stand – 2 ways!
Artistry Inspired – Sweet Soiree – Working with Silver Embossing Paste
Those of you participating in the Sweet Soiree Artistry Inspired home class will LOVE working with the Embossing Paste when you get to class 3!While I was creating the samples I took a few pictures so you could see just how simple the paste is - but even while it is simple - it gives a great dramatic element to your cards, tags and packaging.You can see my jar of paste - it isn't runny. It is the dead of winter here and has been since I have used this paste. I don't know if … [Read more...] about Artistry Inspired – Sweet Soiree – Working with Silver Embossing Paste
Second Sale-a-Bration 2018 Releases + Paper Pumpkin Giveaway!
We are at the halfway point of this year's biggest sale of the Stampin' Up! year - which means they also give us some NEW things to pick from!!Here is the $100 selection - a fun bundle of an adorable basket set and a coordinating embossing basket weave folder. Make sure you read to the bottom of this post - as one of my teammates has a great sample made with this bundle.If you are a fan of all the metallics - then hold on to your hats - here's a new one - ROSE GOLD! A wonderful … [Read more...] about Second Sale-a-Bration 2018 Releases + Paper Pumpkin Giveaway!
Earning Sale-A-Bration Rewards with Paper Pumpkin AND Paper Pumpkin Turns FIVE – along with a kit GIVEAWAY!
Did you know that now through March 30 - when you sign up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to Paper Pumpkin you can earn Sale-A-Bration freebies?(and check back here tomorrow for the new Sale-A-Bration releases!)paper pumpkin arrives to your door each month - with everything you need to complete 8 cards - (or some months it is other projects, you can visit their website for past projects)Each month you get a STAMP SET and A STAMP INK SPOT - sometimes there are even other surprises!This March … [Read more...] about Earning Sale-A-Bration Rewards with Paper Pumpkin AND Paper Pumpkin Turns FIVE – along with a kit GIVEAWAY!
Wrapping Up Day Six in Scotland Down in the Borders
Day Six of our Scottish adventure was one for the record books. We crammed so much in to it. We started the morning off in the beautiful Highland Mountains of Glencoe. This could be one of the most stunning places on earth. We stopped off for a look at Inverary Castle for our own little Downton Abbey experience. We drove through the Trossachs and Loch Lomand to stop for tea where I had lived in the 80s. We had reservations to stay that night in a Bed and … [Read more...] about Wrapping Up Day Six in Scotland Down in the Borders
Heartfelt Blooms Vintage Style with Brushos
This is a lovely stamp that is a new style from Stampin' Up! You will love it! I have a couple of cards that I have made using the same stamp. One of them will be a camp project....I just have not decided which one yet. For those of you who are coming - feel free to vote your choice after I have posted them all!Take a second to watch the video - I wish that you could see all the shimmer......I will admit that I have colored this stamp more than once - and each time I seem … [Read more...] about Heartfelt Blooms Vintage Style with Brushos
Dumbarton Scotland – Lunch at Overtoun House
Getting closer to finishing up the pictures from our 2017 Sottish Adventure......challenge is on to get them all done before we leave for Ireland in a few weeks. Unfortunately day 6 is taking several posts, and this one won't finish it up. In 1985-1986, this was my 'driveway' and on this day of our trip we were able to return to have lunch at my old home. The house is open for tea only on weekends, so our driving tour of Scotland had totally been planned so we would end up here on this day … [Read more...] about Dumbarton Scotland – Lunch at Overtoun House
Beautiful Peacock in Shimmery White Embossing Paste Clouds
Today's short and sweet video features one of the FREE 2018 Sale-a-bration stamp sets-the Beautiful Peacock. This stamp set is so much fun. As you take a second look at it in your catalog - look at all of the pieces withOUT the peacock body. The swirls, the flowers, the dots - all combine to be such fun background stamps - so don't just think "how often would I use a peacock?"But - in this card....I am!Don't you just love the clouds? They give shimmer and texture. … [Read more...] about Beautiful Peacock in Shimmery White Embossing Paste Clouds
Sweet Soiree – Class One, Free Class, Free Stamps, Free Stella – Artistry Inspired Series
A few days ago I let you know that this class was on the way - and the first of the three sessions is ready to order! First - a brief explanation on how it works....For this particular Artistry Inspired Series (Sweet Soiree) because there is just so MUCH fabulousness to the suite, the class will be offered in three parts. Each module will be offered with it's own kit to purchase and will build on the one before it. You won't need to do all three, but you do need to do 1 in … [Read more...] about Sweet Soiree – Class One, Free Class, Free Stamps, Free Stella – Artistry Inspired Series