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Keeping it Simple with the Best of Butterflies!

As soon as I got the mail today, I knew which stamp set I was playing with today!  The Best of Butterflies has arrived! I decided to keep this card simple.  I used Whisper White Card Stock ( #100730) cut at 5-1/2 x 11, scored and folded at 4-1/4″.  I then scored around the edges using my Simply… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Released Another Photopolymer Clear Stamp Set

Stampin’ Up! released their Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Clear Stamp Set!  This is their second completely clear stamp set.  I tried the first one and got nice clear images.  I liked that they were flexible and that I could shape them.  My only complaints about the first set were the size and the smell!  The letter stamps are… Read More »

New Wood Mount Stamp Cases Coming Soon!

Now here is an annoncement that I’m really excited about!  The new wood mount stamp cases will be along the lines of the clear cases.  Why am I so excited since I use clear mount stamps?  The possibilities for gift ideas and organizing projects for these boxes looks amazing!!! Hooray!!! That’s what I have to say! Here is… Read More »

Having Fun with the Secret Garden!

Stampin’ Up! really hit the jackpot with the Secret Garden Stamp set.  I played with it quite a bit yesterday and there it was sitting on my desk waiting to play some more today!  Who can resist? I promised myself that I would play with 3 tools more this month.  I want to use my paper piecing tools,… Read More »

One Layer Cards with Stampin’ Up!

One of my absolute favorite stamp sets is the Secret Garden Set.  I can’t believe how versatile this set is!!!  For today, I wanted to share a very simple one layer card with no embellishments.  I have many customers who are just beginning to stamp and purchase supplies.  When you only have a handful of paper, inks and… Read More »

It’s An Epic Day with Stampin’ Up!

Take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING being offered by Stampin’ Up! on all orders placed in my online store between April 6 through April 8!!!  SHOP NOW! My new favorite purchase from Stampin’ Up! is the Epic Day This and That Bundle!!!  For $32.08 (and FREE SHIPPING!), you get a journal filled with beautiful pages, 4 pages of… Read More »

Huge News from Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! is at it again!!!  They are offering FREE SHIPPING!!!!  I’m  excited to let you know that they are offering FREE shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders)! That’s right. There are no minimums or limits and all order types qualify. Did I mention that the free shipping is on everything?  You can order from the… Read More »

The Secret to Life with Stampin’ Up!

I recall many years ago looking through a scrapbook that my grandmother had made.  Her sense of humor came shining through every single page of that scrapbook.  One of the stories that I found most interesting was a newspaper article in the local paper about my grandfather.  He was the “Featured Farmer of the Week” or something like… Read More »

Feeling Fickle with Stampin’ Up!

I always feel so fickle using my Stampin’ Up! goodies.  Honestly, one day my very favorite color to stamp with is Melon Mambo and the next it’s Midnight Muse!  Most of the time, the color my card turns out to be isn’t the one I had planned in my head when I sat down to be creative! Today… Read More »

Forging Friendships with Stampin’ Up!

One of the unexpected perks of joining Stampin! Up! has been the friendships that I have formed.  I did not expect that a little blog would lead down some of the paths that it is taking me!  I’m having a great time!! When you join Stampin’ Up!, you select a demonstrator to be your Upline.  This is the… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! with Collage Curios!

When Stampin’ Up! came out with the new Spring catalog, there were a few stamp sets that I was sure I would not use.  Of course, as soon as you see the fabulous projects that other people are making with the sets you didn’t buy, you just have to get them! You know that I just got this… Read More »

Sent With Love Bundle From Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! has a cute little bundle of products available for 20% off until April 30, called Sent with Love.  The bundle includes a stamp set, a package of designer series paper and some Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine. I actually think this would be a great scrapbooking set!  It’s all about travel.  The colors include Calypso Coral, Pool… Read More »

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 »