Who can resist the Owl Builder Punch?

I know, I know…too corny.  But the punch is amazing!  I’ve seen people create the most creative things with this punch.  At Halloween, it made a perfect ghost.  For Thanksgiving it was a turkey.  Now,at Christmas,  it’s just got endless possibilities! I’m telling you, this punch is irresistible to play with.  I did find construction a tad time… Read More »

Paper Craft Crew Challenge 18

I did it again!  I looked at the sketch of the week on thePaper Craft Crew Challenge website and I just couldn’t resist creating a new card in a layout that I never would have thought of on my own!  Here is the sketch for the week: I had a lot of fun creating my card this week… Read More »

See the New Product Bundle Specials!

Holiday Packaging Bundles-All the Cuteness Without All the Work   Looking for cute ways to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors and friends? Holiday Packaging Bundles are an affordable and adorable solution….. simply add a treat or gift and assemble!  (And…they are 20% off!) Available November 29-January 2. Trimmings & Tags Bundle Item 132769 $13.50… Read More »

Need a Quick Gift Idea?

I have just the thing for you!  You can make this in less than 10 minutes!  Stampin’ Up! sells Clear-Mount Stamp Cases in sets of 4 (DVD cases would work great too!).   These make great note pad and pen holders! These are great to decorate.  A couple of tips: leave out the dimension and the embellishments.  Use snail… Read More »

Need a Quick Stocking Stuffer?

I’m collecting stocking stuffers for my “kids” for Christmas.  I say kids in quotes because they are both in college, yet they still like to find their stockings stuffed full on Christmas morning.  It’s just tradition!  That means that I spend the weeks before Christmas searching for those clever little things that they will find useful, without breaking the bank.… Read More »

Free Digital Download Available for MDS!

Stampin’ Up! is offering a free digital download for a Christmas Tag.  Check it out: You can print this on card stock and create several tags out of this!  You can order this online and download it here.  It’s free! Download Now! Remember that today is the last day that the My Digital Studio is 50% off! Have… Read More »

I Had Snow Much Fun!!!!!

How cute are these gift card holders?  I just love them!  I received the Top Note Bigz Die for free with a product order a couple of weeks ago and I ran amok playing with it today.  So many possibilities!  I have no self control!  The two gift card holders above are both made with Not Quite Navy card… Read More »

15 Minutes a Day Gets You Ready For Christmas!

I aspire to be one of those organized people that spends just a few minutes a day working toward a goal.  As kids in school, whenever a project or paper was assigned to us, we were taught to break it down into small chunks and do a little each day.  In theory, if I just make a couple cards, tags… Read More »

Christmas is Coming! Are You Ready?

I keep making different Christmas cards.  Everyone on my list will be getting a completely different card!  I keep experimenting with different stamp sets and different color combinations.  The real problem is that I love all of the cards!  It’s the story of my life.  I go into a shoe store and I love all of the shoes… Read More »

Get Free Shipping from Stamping Imperfection!

Anyone that purchases a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) on my Stampin’ Up! website from now until November 30, 2012,  will receive Free Shipping! In addition, you will be eligible to participate in my Perfectly Simple Rewards program.  You will also receive a hand made thank you card in the mail from me and you… Read More »

Holiday List Keeper

Are you making your list?  Have you checked it twice?  I have a great little project for you to keep your holiday to-do list and your holiday to-buy list all in one handy place!  Here is a quick project that requires your Simply Scored Tool and some creativity!   This project is essentially made from one piece of… Read More »

Have You Shopped The Sales Online At The Online Extravaganza?

The Online Extravaganza Continues Through November 28! There are some great products on sale at Stampin’ Up! ranging from 20-50% off.  My card today features several items that are 30-40% off.  I loved the Pennant Parade items as soon as I saw them.  The coordinating products make having beautiful or interesting shapes easy to create.  They have a Bigz Die that… Read More »

One Tag Three Ways!

Have you seen the Two Tags Bigz Die?  It makes amazing tags!  I’ve only played with one shape.  You actually get two shapes of tags from this Bigz Die.  I have at least 10 completely different tags created using this die cut in just one evening.  Once I got started, I just couldn’t stop.  I chose 3 tags… Read More »

Have You Ever Participated In A Card Sketch Challenge?

Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch Challenge Card Sketch #16 I finally took the plunge!  I am participating in my first card sketch challenge!  I was poking around on the computer and happened across the Paper Card Craft Challenge Crew’s website.  It is a site that a group of dedicated paper craft designers created to inspire other paper crafters… Read More »

Have You Tried MDS 2+ Yet?

My Digital Studio is 50% Off During The Online Extravaganza from November 19-28 !!!! If you haven’t tried the My Digital Studio software yet, you should give it a try.  You can try it for free for 30 days.  Click here if you are interested!  I like to create my scrapbooks with paper and ink, although I have… Read More »