3 AMAZING Doorbusters Kick Off A Huge Holiday Sale!

Stampin’ Up! announced the start of their Holiday Sale and they are kicking it off with AMAZING Doorbusters!  Did I say HUGE sale and AMAZING doorbusters?!!! The sale runs from Wednesday, November 20 through December 3rd!  The doorbusters are on sale on Wednesday, November 20 ONLY!!! The Sale Dates:  November 20-December 3 Click Here To View the Sale… Read More »

Challenging Color Schemes

I love a challenging color scheme.  If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love participating in sketch and color challenges.  My challenge for today was to use crumb cake, gumball green and pool party!  I know what you’re thinking!  I was thinking it too! What a crazy combination and where is the… Read More »

Give The Gift Of Monthly Crafting!

Give the gift of monthly crafting to someone who loves to craft but doesn’t have a lot of time, space or supplies!  Personally, I love craft kits.  I love getting the package in the mail every month and I love having a kit that has everything that I need to complete a quick and easy project in a… Read More »

While Supplies Last: Festive Flurry Ornament Kits!

Festive Flurry Ornament Kits are here and available while supplies last! Last year Stampin’ Up! offered that fabulous ornament kit and they sold out very quickly.  I was glad that I had ordered one.  My daughter and I spent a couple of hours crafting on Christmas, making ornaments together!  We had a fabulous time!  Now that she’s in… Read More »

Using A Summer Stamp Set To Celebrate Fall!

Using a summer stamp set to celebrate Fall is another great way to get more from your stamping tools!  I’ve been experimenting with the Summer Silhouettes stamp set with colors we usually use to represent other seasons.  Today, I created a Fall inspired card using this stamp set! Don’t you just love this stamp set?  I created a… Read More »

Impress Your Thanksgiving Guests With DIY Candle Decorations

Impress your Thanksgiving guests with a quick and easy DIY Candle Decoration!  This candle will make a perfect table centerpiece when I place it on a pretty crystal plate and surround it with pinecones, acorns, walnuts and pecans!  There is nothing like a fabulous handcrafted decoration for your holiday table! This project was quick and easy to complete. … Read More »

DIY Table Accents For Thanksgiving To Wow Your Family!

I love DIY table accents for Thanksgiving.  It has become a tradition for me to create some sort of centerpiece and napkin rings at the very least to decorate the table for Thanksgiving dinner.  I spend a small amount of time collecting acorns and pinecones to add to the table for the “natural” look!  I like to “Wow”… Read More »

Have The Merriest Christmas!

Have the Merriest Christmas with some of Stampin’ Up!’s latest Christmas stamp sets and papers.  The Season of Style designer papers give us the gorgeous combination of Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Crumb Cake.  Combine this with fabulous and fun stamp sets like the Color Me Christmas and the Christmas Tagables Photopolymer set and you can have a… Read More »

Weekly Deals From Stampin’ Up!

The Weekly Deals this week are amazing!!!!  The Autumn Bigz Die, the Cupcake Punch, the Adorning Accents Embossing Folders and MORE! Stampin’ Up! is offering some of my favorite products this week!  That Cherry Cobbler 1″ Ribbon is amazing for beautiful bows on your packages! Plus…Christmas cards need bling!  The large rhinestones will be great for that!  … Read More »

Quick and Easy Card: Love & Joy!

This is a truly quick and easy card using Stampin’ Up!’s Love & Joy stamp from the Holiday Catalog.  My challenge was to design a card using Whisper White, Gumball Green, Coastal Cabana and Real Red.  This is honestly a very odd combination!  I tried to use the Coastal Cabana in the subtlest way possible. My solution:  Stampin’… Read More »

Presenting The Lovely As A Tree Techniques Class

Do you want to make cards that make your friends and family say “Wow! I can’t believe you made that!”? What if I told you that I have a Techniques Class that will teach you 6 techniques that every stamper should know? Start adding stamping techniques to all of your cards immediately! Learn 6 techniques that will get… Read More »

Using An Everyday Stamp In A New Way!

I love when I can take a stamp or a tool and use it in a new way.  I like having my stamping tools working harder for me!  Don’t you feel like you’re really getting your money’s worth?  Today I used the Summer Silhouettes stamp set and created a Christmas card with it.  I really love the results… Read More »

It’s Digital Scrapbooking Day!

It’s Digital Scrapbooking Day on Saturday, November 2, 2013. But one day just isn’t enough, so we’re celebrating for eight! Dates: November 1-8, 2013 Here’s what we have lined up: Guest bloggers: A talented group of demonstrators, customers, and designers from around the industry will share project inspiration on the blog. FREE download: Be sure to check in on… Read More »

The Cute Snowman Is Here!

The cute snowman is here!  Several people have asked me about creating more cards with snowmen.  Until today, Stampin’ Up! hasn’t given me a cute snowman.  The Best of November stamp set is the answer!  The Best of November is the Best of Snow and it has a cute snowman!  (Plus it brings back some cute hedgehogs.  I’ve… Read More »

3 Cards Created With Embossed Foil

Check out these 3 cards created with embossed foil!  Paired with the Cherry Cobbler card stock and some luscious ribbon, these cards are quick, easy and elegant!  Stampin’ Up!’s foil sheets are easy to cut and emboss and what a fabulous touch they add to a card! This card uses the Best of Christmas set and Teeny Tiny… Read More »