Kimberly

I am a lifelong teacher and mixed media maker with a passion for DIY projects, stamping, scrapbooking, sewing and paper crafts.

Author Archives: Kimberly

What Do You Do With The Littlest Pearls?

What’s not to love about the UPS man?  He comes to your door, greets you with a smile and hands you a box full of stamping supplies!  Then he leaves you alone to play with your stamping supplies.  He’s practically perfect in every way. Today, he delivered my Round Array Bundle and some pretty ribbon!  I love that… Read More »

A Fitting Occasion With Stampin’ Up and a Fabric Frenzy!

Stampin’ Up is having a Fabric Frenzy!  For this week only, March 25-31, Stampin’ Up! is having a 50% off sale of selected fabrics while supplies last! Seamstress or not–you’ll love using our high quality Designer Fabric–especially at 50 percent off! Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin’ Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is… Read More »

Sale-A-Bration Ends Today!!!

Stampin’ Up!s biggest sale of the year, Sale-A-Bration, ends at midnight today!  Today is your last chance to take advantage of your freebies! Click here to view the brochure!  sab2013english-1 What will you choose?  Will it be one of my favorites, like the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper or the Sycamore Street Buttons and Ribbon set? Maybe it… Read More »

3 Cards from Madison Avenue!

I decided to take one last walk down Madison Avenue!  This started out as my favorite stamp set for Sale-A-Bration!  There were so many great choices of stamp sets that you can still get for free for 2 more days! I absolutely LOVE this color combination from the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (Free #127540) and the Sycamore… Read More »

An Easter Card Challenge with Stampin’ Up!

There is nothing like a beautiful piece of patterned paper to inspire you in your handmade card creation.  Stampin’ Up! really has a hit with their Tea for Two Designer Series Paper.  Every side of every sheet is gorgeous! How pretty is this paper?  I feel like it just screams “Vintage Romance”! (#129311)  The Easter Blessings sentiment (#129183)… Read More »

3 Fun Card Ideas with Stampin’ Up!s Pretty Petites!

I love punches.  There is no question that I like to play around with them and find new ways to use them!  Punches, framelits and Big Shot Dies make card making so much easier.  No more fussy cutting with paper snips!  You can get fun shapes with a punch or framelit. The petite curly label punch (#129405) is… Read More »

5 Great Cards and 1 Fun Punch Trick with Stampin’ Up!s Patterned Occasions

Stampin’ Up!s biggest sale of the year, Sale-A-Bration comes to an end on March 22 and I just had to make one more set of cards with each of the stamp sets that I got for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration sale!  Today’s set is the Patterned Occasions Stamp Set. I’ve used this card set several times since the… Read More »

Spring is in the Air at Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! Spring Surprise Promotion! I always get excited when the new annual catalog comes out every June!  This year, Stampin’ Up! is giving us a sneak peek and the opportunity to purchase a fun punch and stamp set bundle now, before the catalog comes out! Spring is definitely in the air, and Stampin’ Up! can’t wait to… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Two Minute Technique: Bright Embossing!

Try a new technique to create a Wow! card!  Stampin’ Up! has some amazing embossing powders in fabulous colors.  When you emboss them on black card stock you get an amazing pop of color!  The Secret Garden Stamp Set and Framelit Bundle make creating this card very quick and easy! I used basic black card stock and embossed… Read More »