Soft Spring Elegance: Creating Watercolor Floral Cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Golden Blooms

Today is the last day for FREE SHIPPING! Check out the details here. Or you can shop my online store now. Hello my Stampin’ Friends Today’s card features the Heirloom Arrangements Kit, and I have to tell you, it is simply gorgeous. Instead of making the cards according to the instructions, I decided to create an alternate design. I will be making at least one set of cards following the… Read More »

Elegant White-on-White Sympathy Card: Creating Texture with Stampin’ Up!’s Magnolia Mood Bundle

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Creating this sympathy card was especially difficult. As we often say, sympathy cards are the hardest to make – but this one was truly challenging because I lost my dear best friend, Jane, last week. This card is for her husband. Today’s card is an elegant all-white sympathy card with multiple layers of dimensional elements. The card features intricate die-cut flowers and leaves (from the retired… Read More »

Free Shipping and Paper Pumpkin Sale!

Starts tomorrow! FREE SHIPPING – so get your list ready. For me, I’m stocking up on cardstock (20% increase in May) and maybe something pretty. If you need cardstock, buy it during FREE SHIPPING because that shipping costs really add up! Paper Pumpkin Sale Big savings start tomorrow! From April 23–24 Paper Pumpkin subscribers can save up to 75% OFF on refills, past kits, and add-ons! BONUS! They can also… Read More »

Elegant Appreciation Card: Creating Embossed Floral Beauty with Stampin’ Up!’s Fresh Blooms

Hello my Stampin’ Friends The detailed floral pieces and kind sentiments in the Memorable Blooms Stamp Set are perfect for Thank You, springtime, and all-occasion cards, scrapbooks, and paper crafts. Turn the florals or your favorite sentiment into a stamped card background. Or make the Thanks So Much or You Are Awesome sentiments into the card focal point. With flowers and floral details that can be easily watercolored, this is… Read More »

Stunning 3D Cross Pop-Up Card Featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper

Hello my Stampin’ Friends I finally decided to jump in and create the latest fun fold card. I followed another demonstrator’s directions, but when completed, the card wouldn’t fit in the envelope. I must have misread the instructions. I’ll try again and post when I do. I cut the base card from Azure Afternoon Cardstock to 7 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, then scored it at 1 1/2″, 3″, 4 1/2″,… Read More »

Exciting News: Earn 10% Back with Stampin’ Up!’s New Rewards Program

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Exciting News About a New Way to Earn Rewards! Starting April 15, 2025, Stampin’ Up! is discontinuing the use of host codes. But don’t worry — this is actually great news for you! They’re introducing a simplified, more rewarding system that gives you 10% back in rewards on every order of $20 or more — automatically! Here’s what this means for you: If you have any… Read More »

Create a Cheerful “You Are Awesome” Card with Stampin’ Up!’s Floral Accents

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! The detailed floral pieces and kind sentiments in the Memorable Blooms Bundle are perfect for thank you, springtime, and all-occasion cards, scrapbooks, and paper crafts. Turn the florals or your favorite sentiment into a stamped card background, or make the “Thanks So Much” or “You Are Awesome” sentiments into the card’s focal point. With flowers and floral details that can be easily watercolored, this is a… Read More »

Watercolor Ombre Background with Stampin’ Up!’s You Are Remarkable Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Are you ready for the weekend? I certainly am because it’s going to be a glorious weekend in our area and we will be doing some gardening. Spring is here! 🌸 Let special people know they matter with Stampin’ Up!’s You Are Remarkable Stamp Set. The elegant floral design pairs perfectly with friendship sentiments that fit vertically alongside the tall blooms on cards or scrapbook pages.… Read More »

Nautical “Ahoy!” Card: Creating Maritime Magic with Stampin’ Up!’s Sailboat Dies

Hi my Stampin’ Friends I always favor sailing-themed stamp sets because my husband and I used to sail when we lived in California. When we left California for Arkansas, we sold our 38-ft Choy Lee and bought a 30-ft sailboat in Arkansas when we lived at Lost Bridge Village on Beaver Lake. But it wasn’t the same, and I gave it up. My husband continued to try sailing for a… Read More »

Exciting Changes Coming to Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin Subscription Service

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Just a quick note to let you know about some Paper Pumpkin price changes coming soon – they start on April 11, 2025! Beginning Friday, April 11, 2025, Paper Pumpkin is increasing its subscription prices in the United States to accommodate rising manufacturing costs. All new subscriptions purchased on or after April 11 will be at the new price. The price increase will go toward product… Read More »