Category Archives: All Occasion

Best of Flowers

Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest (ends 23 April 2013) Mystery Hostess Contest (ends 26 April 2013) Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (when filled) Hi Stampin' Friends! The  inspiration for this card came for Vickie Burke, a fantastic, very talented demonstrator.  I love her watercoloring! I used the image of the hydrangea flower from Best of Birthdays Clear Mount Stamp Set.   With spring… Read More »

Dapper Dad

Hi Stampin' Friends If placing an online order,  use the Hostess Code QDDNBSZA, and your name will be entered into a contest for hostess benefits!  Click here for the details.  And not only do you get your name entered into the contest, but you also receive the Ombre Technique Card Tutorial for your onine order! Here's the masculine card I started out making the other day but ended up with a… Read More »

Vintage Verses Shabby Chic

Hi Stampin' Friends Shabby Chic is back!  Lately a lot of my cards have been something other than shabby chic and I started to make a masculine card using the Dapper Dan Clear Mount Stamp Set but it ended up looking like this! Oh well, I'll start on the masculine card tomorrow – maybe. I used bits and pieces from the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper and a left… Read More »

All Dressed Up

Hi Stampin' Friends Dressing up your cards and projects has never been easier! Easily cut stamped dress image from the All Dressed Up Clear Mount Stamp Set using the Dress Up Framelits Die. Love this set – all the cards I've seen using this stamp set have been adorable. The ladies will be making this card and one other (watch blog for 2nd card in the next coming week) at… Read More »

Good-bye Bravo Burgundy

Hi Stampin' Friends Bravo Burgundy is one of the retiring colors but I won't miss it as much as Baja Breeze!  I just didn't use it very much.  Why about you – do you have colors in your stash that you don't use very much or even use at all? Create vibrant, lovely floral scapes with this gorgeous six-piece Fabulous Florets Clear Mount Stamp Set. The versatile images work well… Read More »

Serene Silhouettes

Hi Stampin' Friends  My Paper PumpkinFree ClothespinsFree Scrapbook TutorialFrequency Buyers RewardsHostess Club #2 now forming Day 2 of the "Free Shipping" from Stampin' Up!  Take advance of the free shipping and stock up on all those goodies!  One of my customers ordered online (using the Hostess Code, of course) and then about a couple of minutes later ordered a $2.95 item (I guess she forgot that item the first time).… Read More »

Love

Hi Stampin' Friends A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that we were celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary.  In going through some pictures for another project, I came across a picture that was taken during the wedding.  I guess it's one that didn't make it into the album. We were married on 14 February 1993 at the Loveland Ski area near Denver.  We are wearing ski clothes (even the minister!)… Read More »

Hello Field Flowers

Hi Stampin' Friends We went out to lunch to celebrate St Patrick's Day and the anniversary of our first date, many, many, many years ago.  We went to our new favorite restraurant which is the River Grille in Bentonville, AR.  We happen to mention that we were celebrating our first date anniversary and the manager gave us a "Happy Anniversary" card and a gift certificate!  Now I know why I love… Read More »

Vintage Verses and breaking news!

Hi Stampin' Friends Only 4 more days for sale-a-bration!  So if there's anything on your wish list and you like receiving free gifts, be sure and order by 22 March 2013. The Vintage Verses Clear Mount Stamp Set is one of the free stamp sets you receive for every $50.00 purchase.  Stock up on your "needed" supplies and get free stamp sets or accessories or digital software – it's free!… Read More »

Amazing Family

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend and happy belated St Patrick's Day!  My Husband and I had our first date (Lunch at the Shadows!) on St Patrick's Day a long, long, long time ago!  We dated briefly before moving on and marrying other people but then we found each other again.   Our life together was meant to be! The Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set is… Read More »