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You can now view the catalog by clicking on the Catalog image that you see along the right hand side of this page. You can shop it by clicking the banner across the top of this page - there you can see the catalog by categories! If you do not yet have a paper copy and are in the US - let me know.  If you are in the Indy area stop by this Friday to my Catalog Kick Off Camp/Drop In to get one!  I can email you those details - just join my email list. The FIRST online order I get today … [Read more...] about 2019-2020 Catalog is Now Live!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!  We are finally able to order from the fabulous 2019-2020 Stampin' Up! Catalog!  Today I have a quick little card - it's simple - it's two main features are:  it uses the refill - filled aquapainters again - for splatters this time!  AND I show you a fun way to get some color inspiration for those of you who claim to be color challenged. Here is the tutorial - and you can also see the Designer Elements embellishments up close and in use!  They are the thank you … [Read more...] about A Little Lace and Some New In Color Inspiration!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! You can begin ordering from the 2019-2020 Catalog tomorrow!  In preparation for your long shopping list (is yours as long as mine?!) I have posted the Stamps/Bundles/Suites that will be part of the summer series of my free online stamping classes.  You can always find the list of classes by going to the banner at the top of this page and hitting the drop down menu - the classes can be found under the Stamping header (there is so much more to see up there - so one … [Read more...] about 2019-2020 Online Classes are Posted!

As you know - the 2018-2019 Catalog will be coming to a close on June 3rd.  Last evening Stampin' Up! announced a sale on some of the products that are on the retiring list. Sale Starts at noon MOUNTAIN time Discounts up to 30% While Supplies Last Once the sale is live you can click the link across the top of this page and it will take you to my store where you can see the actual items.  But to help you plan your shopping list - here are the copies of what will be on sale The Host … [Read more...] about It’s a LAST CHANCE SALE!

Hope you all enjoyed a relaxing holiday weekend.  Here there were forecasts of all kinds of weather to keep us indoors and the Indy 500 from being able to run....but it ended up being lovely.  We spent time with friends at weddings and with family in the water.  I can't believe that summer is here! Today's tutorial covers several bases:  new stamps and dies √  summer √ masculine √ easy √ pack and take to the lake :) √ uses the SAME SUPPLIES as a COMPLETELY different card we just … [Read more...] about Come Sail Away – Another Aqua Painter Water Color Wash Technique

First - my new Catalog Try It Share is ready for sign up!  You can find all the information on that HERE   And now a sweet and simple little project for your holiday weekend! These little belly bands are perfect for kids to make or to give to kids.  They take just seconds to make.  They pair the new Over the Moon (adorable!) cow set with the ever popular Buffalo Check - what's more summery than a cow with a picnic themed background?! I used Blends to color her in - … [Read more...] about Over The Moon with Cows and Milk Duds! Easy Summer Craft + New Catalog Try It Shares

Here is my limited time sign up for this year's new Annual Catalog try it share!  As part of this share you will get a TON of new designer series papers and ribbons to try.  I buy it all - divide it up - and then send it to you.  Spaces are limited as I will fill one, then the next as I don't want to have a partial.  To join - email me (my email is on this page!) once a share fills I will send all you in it a Paypal invoice. I will be putting the first order in the day the catalog goes live … [Read more...] about 2019 -2020 New Catalog Paper and Ribbon Try It Share!

Today's tutorial is so much fun! I use a bundle that will be part of my new version of Online Classes that will start up again when the new catalog comes out.  Watch your email and this page for complete information on how to be a part of my free classes - you will have the information you need BEFORE the catalog is live.  I am going to change the way I offer the online classes. This new bundle is a stamp set AND a punch!  So - those of you who might not have a Die Cutting Machine … [Read more...] about Creating An Embossed Resist Water Wash Background With Perennial Essence and Aqua Painters!

This is going to be a picture heavy post!  I have spent some time off with the fairies....and now real life is calling...but I need to get this posted.  Tomorrow it's our filming day for Creating and Sharing the Life You Love, so if I don't get it up today it will just drive me crazy til Wednesday. Everything you need to know about making ONE of the cards shown here is in the video. Actually it's these two. We had a Stampin' Up! hosted leadership event this past Saturday and … [Read more...] about Tying a Bow With the Dyed Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon – Stitched Lace Fairy Card – New Wonders

After more than 25 Stampin' Up! catalogs retiring..... you would think this time of year would get easier.  But each time there are things that leave that make me a little sad.  Sometimes they return (goodbye, hello, goodbye Glossy Paper!  If I was industrious I would go through the stack of catalogs to see how many times it's happened...it's currently leaving again.  But I have hope it will find it's way back so I will keep my stash!) Sometimes they come back decades later and you see someone … [Read more...] about Time to Say Goodbye! The Top Ten Things I Will Miss Once the 2018-2019 Catalog Is Gone