Hip Hip Hooray for card kits that travel well and have all the pieces that you need to make a quick card! I always make my weekly Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge card on Tuesday nights because they get posted to the Paper Craft Crew site on Wednesdays. I’m taking a class at Manhattan College this week and… Read More »
Do you rock? I know I do! I have two wicker rockers on my porch and one in my living room! I definitely rock! Look at this great stamp and coordinating designer paper that Stampin’ Up! has in the annual catalog. How cheerful is this card?! This card was made from scraps in my very organized scrap paper… Read More »
Exclusive New Big Shot Bundles Have Arrived! August 1, 2014 If you’re anything like us, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. That’s why we’ve brought you the chance to receive one of five free stamp set/framelit bundles below (your choice!) with purchase of a Big Shot online at mystampingstore.com. And if you get a Big… Read More »
I love fun new gadgets! Have you tried using Stampin’ Up!’s Party Pennant Bigz Die with the Coaster Board yet? Lots of people like to make banners to decorate fireplaces, stair rails and front doors. Stampin’ Up! has some Banner Simply Created Kits and I have to confess to really liking the Chalkboard Banner version. I’ve got plans… Read More »
Buy 3 and get 1 FREE July Designer Paper Sale! These gorgeous double sided patterned papers are on sale for the month of July, giving you the opportunity to stock up early in the Stampin’ Up! year (it runs from June 2014-May 2015!) and have the papers you need to make the cards that you are finding… Read More »
4 ways to use the dotted scallop ribbon border punch that is on sale in this week’s Weekly Deals through Monday, July 28 online at mystampingstore.com! Here on the front of the card, I show two ways that I often use the dotted scallop ribbon border punch on my cards. You can use it as a border across… Read More »
I’m creating outside my comfort zone today! I decided to participate in two color challenges and at least one of the cards consists of a lot of colors that I probably never would have put together myself! Can you guess which one? Before I show you the cards…one of the other things that I challenged myself to do… Read More »
Imagine the possibilities when you choose happiness! Stampin’ Up!’s Choose Happiness stamp set, that is. While I couldn’t go to Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Convention this year (two kids in college…a new roof…priorities!), I loved that Stampin’ Up! did a live stream of some of the big events. On the last day, they did a live stream of the… Read More »
It’s about time for another layout for my Stamping and Scrapbooking Sunday Series! I’m calling this layout “You Are My Sunshine”! I fell in love with the Kinda Eclectic stamp set. It really pairs well with the Ray of Sunshine stamp set as you will see here with this layout. I’ve shared a tip in the video how… Read More »
What does the new Holiday Catalog have to do with the Big Shot? Oh Boy! I can’t wait to share this with you! I watched Stampin’ Up!’s annual Convention opening ceremonies live online on Thursday and they unveiled the new Holiday Catalog and the products in it for demonstrators. There is so much to look forward to! I… Read More »
Have you used your Washi Tape lately? Washi tape is an inexpensive card making embellishment. There are entire blogs devoted just to provide ideas for using your Washi Tape! I shared an organizing website post yesterday on using Washi Tape to stay organized. (Or to get organized, if you are like me!) I find myself pinning more cards… Read More »
These new Weekly Deals will save you about 25%!!! Check out all the goodies that are on sale through Monday, July 21, 2014!!! 1″ Square Punch [124094] $15.95 Sale: $11.96 Gold Baker’s Twine [132975] $3.50 Sale: $2.63 Triangle Punch [133375] $15.95 Sale: $11.96 Little Labels Punch Pack [126881] $16.95 Sale: $12.71 Melon Mambo 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon [131207]… Read More »
Beware! I have more designer series paper that you will love! Stampin’ Up! really gave us gorgeous patterned papers in this year’s Annual Catalog. The best thing: Designer Paper is on SALE during the month of July! Buy 3 packages and get 1 FREE! That’s a $10.95 value! It’s a good thing too…I’ve used an entire package of… Read More »
Can this card be saved? I’m thinking…no. I was attempting to make a single layer card using the new hearts decorative mask (otherwise known as a stencil). I found a card recipe that sounded so simple in Card Maker Magazine that used a stencil with 3 colors and then they stamped a sentiment. Here is the “salvaged” version:… Read More »
Want a single layer WOW card? I was inspired to create single layer cards today. This one is a hit, but there was definitely one that was a loser! (Look for tomorrow’s post entitled, “Can This Card Be Saved?”.) Both cards were inspired by Card Maker Magazine. Of course, I didn’t have any of the supplies that they… Read More »