What Do You Do With An Extra Penguin?

You make a Christmas tag of course!  All of the pieces for this project were extra things I had in my stash that had been cut for other things and never got used.  Every now and then, you have to go through that box of stamped images and pull out pieces to see what you can put together with… Read More »

Peace on Earth

Ahhh… a project with a punch and two embossing folders.  Heaven.  That’s what I call this project.  When you get to play with all of the toys, it doesn’t even matter what the project looks like!  Of course it’s Raspberry Ripple, too! Materials and Links for this project: Papers, ink and ribbon:  Raspberry Ripple and Whisper White Accessories: … Read More »

Wouldn’t You Love to Receive a Handmade Thank You Card From Me?

Oh yes you would!  It’s simple!  Everyone who places an online order of any amount in my online store receives a handmade thank you card in the mail from me! During December, you can also get a sheet of Stampin’ Dimensionals tucked into the card by placing a product order of $50 or more by December 31, 2012!… Read More »

WOW! Christmas Ornament, Jar Topper or Bag Decoration…You Decide!

I LOVE the project I made today.  I just could not resist getting out the Daydream Medallion Stamp Set and the Floral Frames Framelits and trying a new color combination for the ornament that I created a couple of days ago. A few weeks ago, I created a Christmas Card in Midnight Muse using the Daydream Medallion Set… Read More »

Tell Me This Isn’t Too Cute!

I’ve been hoping for time to play with the Owl Builder Punch again.  I wanted an excuse to try making penguins.  How cute is this? I was trying to decide what to do with that little penguin that I built when I remembered that the new sketch for the Paper Craft Crew Challenge was up!  Not only did… Read More »

The Quickest Gift Card Holder…Ever!

Now that my kids are in college, their wish list is very short.  They really enjoy gift cards that they can use for food and treats when they get back to college.  There is nothing like a Starbucks gift card when you want to go out for coffee with your girlfriends, or a Best Buy gift card for… Read More »

One More Christmas Card!

I’m not allowed to decorate the house for Christmas until my kids get home from college next week! I usually decorate right at the beginning of December, but they want to be here to put the tree up and partake in the holiday tradition of decorating the house. That means I have plenty of time for making cards!… Read More »

Need A Quick Yet Cute Christmas Card?

If you need a very cute, but quick Christmas card, try this one! I can’t stop using these two colors together!  I know you’re probably looking for color variety, but WOW! I am loving this combination.  This project went together really fast.  I can see myself making a small gift tag with this little 3D tree on it. … Read More »

Are You Being Inspired By Pinterest?

I keep finding amazing inspiration on Pinterest!  I discovered Pinterest during the summer and spent a fair amount of time relaxing on the porch pinning inspiring things.  Now it is time to make some of those things I pinned.  (With the exception of all of the cookie recipes.  What was I thinking?)   My project today can work… Read More »

Have You Seen the Elf on a Shelf?

I ran across this Elf on a Shelf tradition that some families have adopted.  Apparently, you can buy this little bendable Elf and take pictures of him doing creative things around your house.  The Elf is supposed to be watching the kids and report back to Santa.  Some people are very creative with that Elf.  That Elf certainly… Read More »

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 »