Bringing back an old favorite die – the Top Note Bigz Die. Sometimes we have so many tools that we neglect the older ones. At least, in my case, this is true. I dusted it off and decided to use it for my money holders this year. I have 3 teenage grandchildren in California and I know that they love getting money much more than a present from me. The… Read More »
This packages are gorgeous – couldn’t expect less from Stampin’ UP!. ~~Rachel Pretty Packages I love giving gifts in pretty packages! It is definitely one of my trademarks. I love to present a gift to someone and watch their face light up when they see how pretty the packaging is! It’s like another gift in and of itself. Christmas is the perfect time to create some pretty packages! I decided… Read More »
This gift box accompanies the card I posted on Wednesday. See post here. The box using the Gift Box Punch Board is so quick and easy to make! Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up! on how to make the gift box. Note: I’ve heard several people saying they had problems with the notches breaking once they closed the box lids. I fixed that problem by reinforcing the edges. I add… Read More »
Today’s card is a pop-up card using the Snowflake Card Thinlits Die. The Lost Lagoon Card Stock was cut to 6 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. The All Is Calm Designer Series Paper was also cut to 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. I adhered these two together and then cut it using the Snowflake Card Thinlits Die. The die also gives you two score lines – use the bone folder to give… Read More »
OMG! This month’s My Paper Pumpkin is soooo cute! I’m giving the treat bags out to my class attendees during the month of October. Have you seen the September Paper Pumpkin kit yet? Watch to see how fun and simple this kit is to put together. Wonder what the surprise will be next month? Learn more at mypaperpumpkin.com Have a great day and thanks for stopping by today!
These cute little guys were made using the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits. Here’s a video by Stampin’ Up! showing you how to make these cute boxes! As shown in the photo below, I always add scotch tape to the handles to keep them from tearing when you’re putting the box together. When I place the die on the card stock, I make sure the scotch tape will show only on… Read More »
This past Saturday, I had a private class at Anna’s house (customer). She lives in Holiday Island, Arkansas. It’s a beautiful retirement community north of Eureka Springs, AR. Though the group was small, it was so much fun and the ladies enjoyed themselves. For me, it is so exciting to show someone who has never stamped how easy it is to make a beautiful handmade card. Because they were beginners,… Read More »
I’ve been to convention several times but this is the first time I made cards for swapping. I made 150 cards, yes that’s right 150 cards. I decided to mail them out to the hotel where I was staying via two day priority. Guess what! They didn’t arrive at the hotel. I tried to track them down after the convention but the USPS says they delivered them and the hotel… Read More »
July Online Order Free Tutorial Win a FREE My Paper Pumpkin Kit Customer Appreciation Buy 3, get 1 free Designer Series Paper Do you Love FREE Stamps? I thought this was such a cute project (found on SU blog) and wanted to share it with you! I have the stencils but it looks like I will need to order the Little Letters Thinlits Dies! Quick and Cute Projects with Stencils… Read More »
This kit is sooooo cute! Learn how to create a mini album in a snap. We did the work and saved the fun for you! We measured, cut, and gathered the paper and accents so you don’t have to, but the pages aren’t predesigned—you put it together however you want. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone else to enjoy. It’s a simple, quick way to capture life’s… Read More »
