Blog

  • Sunflower Embossing Folder Fun

    This embossing folder is so much fun. I tried quite a few different color combos, shown in the video, trying to achieve the right feel for this card. I like them ALL! Is the chosen combo the right combo… maybe. Do you notice the HUGE open creative door? There is value and a big YES…

    img 2198
  • Rustic Centerpiece Note Cards

    Finding a focal point should be easy, but there are sooo many options. There are different styles, some big or too little, too detailed and busy or just a single thing, some need coloring… it’s just hard! Finding words, for me, that’s easy. The font, the message, SU has that covered. BUT this set has…

    img 2207
  • September Project – Perfectly Pears and Fright Night

    Class at noon on: Saturday, September 13th – Lowell Fire HouseSunday, September 14th – Cottage Grove Painterly Pears Product Suite Painterly Pears Product Suite is so very nice! It includes the Perfectly Pears Bundle, beautiful DSP, mossy/gold ribbon and sparkly gems. It’s all so nice I am stumped with where to start. Did you know, the…

    img 2180
  • Sunflower Embossing Folder – September FREE card kit for any

    As a Thank You to those placing September orders (merchandise $50+) I would love to mail you this FREE card kit. (Orders of -merchandise $75+ get free card kit AND package of bling.) Without you I wouldn’t be a demonstrator and able to share projects that might inspire you! I always do my best work…

    img 2182
  • Wildflower Birthday Loaded Pocket AND 10 Note Cards/Envelope Kit

    Over a year ago Robin gave my a Loaded Pocket (think about the glory of a loaded baked potato!) during a multi day Stampin Up event. First of all, it’s very cute…. Next, it’s loaded with stuff I didn’t know I needed for this event… and finally the need to make one (or five) with…

    img 2153
  • Artistic Leaves and Words for the Season – Brilliant Effect

    Imagine the possibilities when having LOTS of new products sitting on your desk waiting to be used. Where do you start? First I think looking through each item so you are slightly familiar with what all is there. Next come up with one stamp set and just try. An easier way is to copy a…

    img 2120
  • Charming Day – September Avid Stampers

    Local stampers, order by 9/5 for class on 9/15. Charming Day Bundle is absolutely lovely! The product suite includes all the wonderful products we need! Initially I liked it. Once working with the products, I love it! Now that I have used all these products over and over, I still love it and have more…

    img 2110
  • Charming Day Ombré Tri-fold Swap Card

    Last week I made a beautiful card, just like this, in poppy parade. I really like it. Today’s craft room project was to make my swap card. I belong to a lovely group of stampers that send Carolynn 8 cards monthly. In turn, we receive 8 different cards! Here is my card. It is a…

    img 2075
  • Long Time No See and Holly Jolly

    Long Time No See stamp set is sooo fun! It’s great for birthdays, Christmas, miss you and how ya doing type cards. That stamp to extend the neck on the llama and dachshund make this set simply fun! You can extend or not, and to any length. Oh…the scarf is cute too! The faces on…

    img 2083
  • August Project – Pretty Petals/Its Okay and Gallery Blooms/Everyday Arches

    Class at noon on: Saturday, August 9th – Lowell Fire HouseSunday, August 10th – Cottage Grove Pretty Petals Bundle is a beautiful bundle I have been wanting to use for a few months. I have used for stampin on my own, but not for class. The dies cut out the flower bunch and/or just the flowers.…

    img 2070
  • Charming Day – August FREE card kit for any $50+

    As a Thank You to those placing August orders (merchandise $50+) I would love to mail you this FREE card kit. (Orders of -merchandise $75+ get free card kit AND package of bling.) Without you I wouldn’t be a demonstrator and able to share projects that might inspire you! I always do my best work…

    img 2044
  • Refreshed Beauty DSP Challenge

    Donna and I bought Refreshed Beauty DSP. We both are struggling to use it. I have given myself a challenge to use it and love the card. I have ideas for five cards using ALL the designs. Hint: using favorite products certainly make this challenge easy! Here is a list of products used to make…

    img 2040