Polka-dots can somehow be completely irresistible…as long as I’m not expected to wear them! I just could not resist the Polka-Dot Pieces stamp set and the Polka-Dot Designer Series Paper that Stampin’ Up! carries. The stamp set coordinates with at least 6 punches! How can I resist this coordinating stuff?! I settled on a monochromatic color scheme today. … Read More »
Featured Retiring Product Series: Just Believe, Comfort Cafe and InColors DSP In that timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy told the Scarecrow that she would miss him most of all as she was leaving. That is exactly how I feel about the Just Believe stamp set! I will miss this stamp set most of all. I… Read More »
Everything on my cards today will be retiring at the end of June, with the exception of the circle and scallop circle punch! I hope you are getting the stamp sets and accessories that you want before it’s too late! Many of my customers have been getting the things they want before they are gone for good! Remember… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
There is nothing like a beautiful piece of patterned paper to inspire you in your handmade card creation. Stampin’ Up! really has a hit with their Tea for Two Designer Series Paper. Every side of every sheet is gorgeous! How pretty is this paper? I feel like it just screams “Vintage Romance”! (#129311) The Easter Blessings sentiment (#129183)… Read More »
I love punches. There is no question that I like to play around with them and find new ways to use them! Punches, framelits and Big Shot Dies make card making so much easier. No more fussy cutting with paper snips! You can get fun shapes with a punch or framelit. The petite curly label punch (#129405) is… Read More »
Stampin’ Up!s biggest sale of the year, Sale-A-Bration comes to an end on March 22 and I just had to make one more set of cards with each of the stamp sets that I got for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration sale! Today’s set is the Patterned Occasions Stamp Set. I’ve used this card set several times since the… Read More »