Author Archives: Kimberly
Yes! Another challenge. I couldn’t resist the sketch challenge on the Sketch Saturday site. I really looked like a challenge that might take me out of my comfort zone. Plus, I got to use my Paisleys and Posies just one more time! (I know, I know…I’m addicted!) I created a really busy card from this sketch by using… Read More »
While browsing the internet, I found another great sketch challenge to try. Why not try a few and see what happens? It really gets you creativity flowing when you use a sketch to get started! I am playing along with Retrosketches #233. I loved this one when I found it! The challenge was to pick any one of… Read More »
My husband and I got back a day early from our trip to Michigan to visit our kids. Since I had a day to myself, it seemed a shame to waste it on cleaning or school work! Instead I took to the internet in search of interesting sketch challenges. I found two challenges that I was especially interested… Read More »
It’s time for the Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge! Once again, I loved the sketch so much that I couldn’t limit myself to making just one card with the sketch! I’m also so completely enamored with the Paisleys and Posies suite of products that I can’t put it away! The sketch was just so perfect. There were so… Read More »
After participating in an online creative retreat for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators this weekend, I felt truly inspired by the classes and creativity! One of the classes that I took was a Make-N-Take Paisleys and Posies class. That inspired me to actually create my own card with the beautiful color combination in the Paisleys and Posies Specialty Designer… Read More »
This is the story of the Mixed Borders stamp set and the Paper Craft Crew Color Challenge. It’s not a long story really. It’s the story we all live. You get busy and you don’t take the time for yourself. No downtime means no crafting. When you finally sit down to take some time for yourself and let… Read More »
It’s hard to resist the adorable Halloween stamp sets that Stampin’ Up! has in the new Holiday Catalog! I love that several of the stamp sets coordinate with current punches, framelits, and thinlets sets. Check out this Halloween set called Jar of Haunts that coordinates with the Everyday Jars Framelits dies. There are new ribbons and twine’s… Read More »
Are you a Pinterest enthusiast who also enjoys a good diy project? I love looking at the humor and inspirational sayings that you find all over the internet. One of my favorites is the picture of the sign that says, “If you are waiting for a sign, this is it!” I’ve often thought that I should print it… Read More »
The Holiday Catalog Is Here Along With Special Offers!!! While I find that I’m ready to decorate for fall and get creative with leaves and the regal color family, I’m just not ready to think about Christmas yet! I know that lots of you are ready to start your holiday cards, letters, and lists! Good news: The Holiday… Read More »
Top 5 Stampin’ Up! Supplies For Fall From The Annual Catalog!!! The Holiday Catalog will be available on September 1 and I wanted to let you know that the current Annual Catalog has some fantastic fall stamping items you will want to add to your stash!! I personally love the color palette of fall. I also love leaves! … Read More »
My Top 5 Stamp Sets From The Annual Catalog Before the new Holiday Catalog comes out on September 1, I just wanted to share my favorite items from the Annual Catalog. I always feel like we don’t get enough time to really play with the great stamp sets and toys in the Annual Catalog and all of the… Read More »
I found this week’s Paper Craft Crew card sketch to be quite a challenge!!! It looked like such a clean and simple card, yet the 4 sentiment banners made me pause! I grabbed my Awesomely Artistic and Grateful Bunch stamp sets, along with my bin of washi tapes to create this card. I knew that I… Read More »
Get a stained glass look using the new Copper Embossing Powder! I was playing around with techniques this week and I was experimenting with all of the new copper goodies that Stampin’ Up! has come out with this year. I’ve decided that I would love a new pair of shoes in this fabulous metallic color. How perfect… Read More »
I had a pile of scrap papers, ribbons, stamped images and die cuts on my craft table when I sat down today. The pile inspired me to create a gift bag. I’ve been dying to use one of the new gold clips! We all have that pile of stuff on our desk. I often go on a cleaning… Read More »
What Do Thoughtful Branches And Designer Series Paper Have In Common? They make beautiful cards!!! I can’t stop playing with this fantastic limited time offer Thoughtful Branches bundle. I feel like the variety of cards that you can make with this one set makes the sticker shock worth it! For this card, I actually used the thinlet set… Read More »