For the Record With Stampin’ Up!

I started out my adult crafting life as a scrapbooker.  I have made no less than 40 scrapbooks in the last 20 years!  I don’t ordinarily like scrapbook kits and I usually don’t buy them.  I like to cut, punch and create paper art.  I decided to try the two scrapbooking kits in the Spring Mini Catalog just… 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 »

Free Printable Just For You!

Buying stamps and using them to make pretty cards and scrapbook pages really does make me happy!  Today, I will be placing my order to take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING offer from Stampin’ Up!  Personally, my list includes the Best of Butterflies stamp set, the heat gun and another This and That Bundle to give my daughter… 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 »

More With The Best of Flowers From Stampin’ Up!

I really enjoyed stamping the day away on Sunday!  I created several cards and scrapbook pages.  What a relaxing way to spend the day! I really love creating a card from a great sketch.  I find it such a challenge to start with a layout and then selecting the papers, inks and stamps that you will make that… Read More »

Stampin’ Up!s Best of Flowers!

It still doesn’t feel like Spring on Long Island! I decided that my cards needed to feel like Spring, so I am stamping today with Stampin’ Up!s Best of Flowers stamp set! How pretty is this color combination?  It’s so perfect for this time of year.  I was so excited when I saw the stamp selections that Stampin’… Read More »

Stamping 101: How to Create Card Layers!

Making beautiful handmade cards begins with knowing how to cut the card to be the size that you want.  Here are some quick and simple instructions on cutting card stock to create the basic card size and creating mats to layer on top! Stamping 101:  Card Layers Basic Cards are generally 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 after they have been… 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 »

A Day Late and a Dollar Short!

Somehow this week, I lost a day!  I’m not sure whether it’s due to the fact that I have a bad cold or that I worked Monday and then I’m off the rest of the week.   Whatever it is, I just haven’t been connecting on all cylinders!  I totally forgot that today’s post was supposed to be my… 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 »