Today we are taking test tubes out of the science lab and into the craft room! The real test here is finding the cleverest little things that you can fit inside them....I wanted to put something in mine besides tiny candies - I do have some splintered cinnamon sticks - so that was one option. I suffer from migraines and I carry a pouch of peppermint beads in my purse. When you feel a migraine coming on they can help if you smell them. I looked online, but they are pricey … [Read more...] about An experiment in cuteness: Test Tubes Day 4 of our Blog Hop
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Merry Cafe – Happy PSL Season!
Today's Special: Order $100 in product on my website using the hostess code 2MVRWQRT at check out between 7 am and 11pm EST Sept 7 and get the Merry Cafe stamp set sent to you free by me.The project today uses the same stamp set in yesterday's video - Merry Cafe. Instead of the mini cup as the base - today I literally repurposed scrap paper into a treat holder.The cardboard is the thick backing that you get if you order any of the Foil or Acetate Papers. I cut one down to 6x3 … [Read more...] about Merry Cafe – Happy PSL Season!
Merry Cafe – mini hot chocolate cups
Today's Special features one of the sets I know many of you were eager to see! The Merry Cafe - it has so much that you can do with it. But more about that below! Place an order over $100 from my website and pick $20 in ribbon or small embellishments from the holiday catalog and I will mail them to you. In order take advantage of this special you need to place your order between 6am and midnight EST Sept 6. In addition -if you purchase the Merry Cafe set - I … [Read more...] about Merry Cafe – mini hot chocolate cups
It's a Wonderful Life – No Matter the Season!
Welcome to today's installment of the Holiday catalog kick off tour! I hope you are enjoying it. What has been your favorite so far? It has been keeping me on my toes - that's for sure. Too bad typing and stamping don't burn more calories!! Today's special: Purchase $100 in merchandise on my website and get the stamp set " A Wonderful Life" absolutely FREE. Isn't THAT wonderful? The only conditions - you need to order by midnight EST Sept … [Read more...] about It's a Wonderful Life – No Matter the Season!
Quirky Pick a Pumpkin Autumn Card
Today's Freebie: Purchase the Pick a Pumpkin Bundle via my website using hostess code 2MVRWQRT and I will mail you the cardstock, embellishments, and designer series paper for you to make this card at home once your stamps and dies arrive.Today's card is a fun one! If you would like to try it - it will be one of the projects at October camp. I think it would make adorable name cards, napkin wraps and other decorations for fall and Thanksgiving gatherings.Both the … [Read more...] about Quirky Pick a Pumpkin Autumn Card
Year of Cheer Suite: Free Washi tape and Free Snowflakes
Today's Freebie: Purchase $100 in product via my website using hostess code 2MVRWQRT and I will mail you the Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape and the Foil Snowflakes - FREE (if you can pick your freebies up, you just need to purchase $90). Retail value of freebies is over $18. Offer valid Sept 2 from 7 am -midnight EST.This card is one that we will be making both at September Camp and at the 20Something class this month. It has already been posted to my site once, so if … [Read more...] about Year of Cheer Suite: Free Washi tape and Free Snowflakes
Quick Tip: Using Foil Papers with the Thinlits
I hear and read a lot of stampers who express frustration when working with the metallic foil papers and Big Shot framelits and thinlits. Here is a short and simple video to help you take care of the problem!The problem arises from both the bumps that allow the papers to release from the dies. The foil paper has a tendency to have them impressed into your image. All you need to do is run the piece BACK through the plates. You will need a plate that is fairly new - if you … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Using Foil Papers with the Thinlits
Wedding? Christmas? New Year?
This is a sneak peek! So you will need to check back in September for the project supply list once the Holiday Catalog from Stampin' Up! has gone live. If you want a copy, message me and I will make sure you get one!This lovely card is made with the new Year of Cheer suite. What do I love about it?? Well - the CHAMPAGNE foil paper for starters. Beautiful. The designer series paper are all metallic. The washi tape is also foil. The samples in the … [Read more...] about Wedding? Christmas? New Year?
When you need a Birthday Card for someone Gorgeous!
Here is today's video - it's quick even though you will notice that I did not have all my stamps there....and I double checked everything. Grr. On my sped up video version the 'looking' doesn't take quite so long.The post yesterday had a close up version of just stamping the words with some tips on how to do that the easiest way. If you want to make this or a similar birthday card, take a second to watch that tutorial.The stamp set has an adorable balloon - maybe one of the … [Read more...] about When you need a Birthday Card for someone Gorgeous!
A Little Wild Elephant video!
Here is the video I promised to go with the adorable card we made at camp last week! Take a second to watch just so you can see how super simple it is!I was using up my extra camp supplies - I had enough of everything to complete several more of the card.....except for the little pink bow.When the card was originally just 'in my head' I intended to put the elephant front ON the front and the back on the inside of the card. Ad the bows not been laying on my table from another … [Read more...] about A Little Wild Elephant video!
