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 »
Create handmade Halloween treat bags to celebrate the season! Let someone know that you’re thinking of them with a handmade treat or gift bag! You can tuck a giant candy bar inside this bag, a notepad and pen set, a gift card or a pair of seasonal socks! I created a video tutorial for you: Treat Bag Recipe:… Read More »
How To Use Your Pretty Paper Scraps And Papers You Don’t Love! You know how it goes. You have some beautiful papers that you use for several projects and then you have those scraps left over. What do you do with them? They can build up if you let them and there is nothing worse than piles of… Read More »
Create A Quick And Easy Planner For Your New Year’s Goals! Are you a list maker? Did you resolve to accomplish a long list of goals for 2015? Somehow, putting the goals in writing and coming up with an actual action plan in writing really does help accomplish those goals. I always have a little journal or planner… Read More »
10 Days of Thanksgiving Projects Framed Fall Decor! Have you tried framing some of your creations? Somehow by framing your work, it feels more like art or home decor! We often frame things other people make for us, why not things we make ourselves? The beauty of a paper project is that it is quick and easy to… Read More »
10 Days of Thanksgiving Projects Day 4: Curvy Gift Boxes Stampin’ Up! has some fantastic new thinlets that are designed to make our holiday paper crafting easier! One of these new gadgets is the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlets Dies. Whether you make this with designer paper or card stock, you get a quick and easy little gift box… Read More »
Stop making boring boxes! Stampin’ Up! has added the Hamburger Box Bigz Die to this week’s Weekly Specials. Save 25% through Monday, September 29! Yet another fun project! I did try to make a video tutorial of the boxes…I made at least 4 or 5 attempts. I think I should just make one giant blooper video from them! … Read More »
Learn how to create a gusseted gift bag with my video tutorial! These are adorable and they use the Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stacks. These little paper stacks are one of my favorite items that always seem to appear in the Holiday and Occasions catalogs. Somehow, it feels less frightening to cut into a small piece of designer… Read More »
A few of my favorite things that aren’t retiring! The designer papers, the leaf embosslit and the lace ribbon are retiring but…hurray! Stippled Blossoms, Papillon Potpourri and From the Heart are not retiring! This two step stamp set is one of my favorites. It’s just so pretty, no matter what color I stamp it in! I’m so happy… Read More »
Have you thought about framing your stamping projects? I’ve framed a lot of My Digital Studio projects and a lot of the things my kids and students have made, but I think it’s time to actually create some things to frame! I felt inspired to do this by this month’s My Paper Pumpkin kit! This project was intended… Read More »
How to resize the Tag A Bag Boxes: Get just the size you need! Stampin’ Up! shared a video with us on how to resize the Tag A Bag Boxes. It’s such a clever idea, I wanted to pass it along to you! I love these little boxes and bag sets. I find myself pulling them out… Read More »
Do you need a super cute card for a kid that you know? I have just the thing for you! I’m absolutely in love with the Zoo Babies stamp set. This little elephant is so adorable, that I keep using him on cards. I also have another great sketch from the Paper Craft Crew! My friend Pam makes… Read More »
So simple tag topper treat basket! How cute would these be as favors or even a tiny treat to tuck in a lunch box? These tag topper punches are really one of my favorite items from the Occasions catalog. I’ve got several projects that I’ve created with them. The one I’m sharing today is a simple little treat… Read More »
Need a last minute quick ad easy treat box? Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! I’ve created a video tutorial to show you how to quickly create a little treat box for a small candy treat. I’ve used the FREE Sale-A-Bration Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper and a fun punch technique to create my flower! How pretty is this little flower? … Read More »
Create a mini album with the Sweetheart Treat Bags! Add inspirational quotes, gift cards, candy treats, pictures…you name it! This is a fun little album to create for yourself or as a gift for someone special! Album Video Tutorial: Project Recipe: Materials: Sweetheart Treat Bag Kit Real Red from the Brights Designer Paper Stack cut 2 at… Read More »