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 »

Perfectly Imperfect: My Stamping Business Gets a New Design!

I had such a great day redesigning my blog using My Digital Studio!!  I would love  for you to leave a comment and let me know three things: Do you like the new design? What projects, stamp sets or techniques would you like me to create projects from next? What are your favorite projects: cards, scrapbooks, or 3D… Read More »

Another New Stampin’ Up! Announcement and Sneak Peek Bundle!!!

This and That is one of the new product lines that Stampin’ Up! will carry in the new annual catalog that will be released on June1!  They are giving us another sneak peek and an opportunity to purchase yet another money saving bundle to try out a few of the goodies ahead of time!!!! This bundle would make… 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 »