I just recently bought a MacBook Pro (Happy Birthday to me!!!) – I’ve always been a pc user but wanted to make the switch to the Mac. All I can say is that it is a challenge to try and learn a new way of in entering data! But I’ve been wanting one for a long, long time and I was finally able to buy one for myself. … Read More »
Latest Retiring Stamp Set and Accessories List: 2014 Retiring Stamp Sets 28 April 2014 2014 Retiring Accessories 28 April 2014 Mother’s day is not only for mothers but also for mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers. I did not realize it was also celebrated around the world! (from the Wikipedia) It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in spring. (e.g.,… Read More »
Retiring Stamp Sets no longer available: Birthday Cake (Wood) Rev Up the Fun (Clear and Wood) Simply Star (Clear) Tag it (Clear) Woodgrain (Clear) Retiring Accessories no longer available: 2012-2014 In Color 12″ x 12″ card stock 2012-2014 In Color 8 1/2″ x 11 card stock Gum Green 8 1/2″ x 11 card stock Midnight Muse 8 1/2″ x 11 card stock Primrose Petals 8 1/2″ x 11 card stock… Read More »
I struggle with this every year now that my grandsons are teenagers. Since I know my grandson, Troy, plays the guitar once in a while, I decided to go with the Rocker Silhouette (Extreme Guitar Stamp Brush Set) for the focal point on his card. Have you seen the other Extreme Sports Silhouettes available only in digital downloads? There a snowboarder, a surfer, a dirt bike rider and a… Read More »
This Eggstra Specctacular Stamp Set is “eggstra” spectacular cute, whimsical images and darling sentiments. Yesterday, I featured the Blessed Easter Stamp Set that you can send to the adults in your circle of friends and family. Today’s card is one that you could send to your grandchildren and those “young at heart”. I hope you can see the eggs close up because I used the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue on the… Read More »
The Blessed Easter Stamp is simple but beautiful and lends itself to watercoloring! The flower was colored in using an Aqua Painter and Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink. The leaves and stem were colored in using Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink.I dusted off the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and used it for the background the Blessed Easter Stamp. The base card is Wisteria Wonder Card Stock. The girls will love making this… Read More »
The 1st picture is the view I get when I sit at my computer. The 2nd picture is my home back in Arkansas (it was 2 degrees outside!). Now where would you rather be? I think this image from the Many Mustaches Stamp Brush Set is soooo cute!I used Basic Gray for the mustache and Pool Party for the words. It was printed out on Whisper White Card Stock using… Read More »
I’ve updated my “tutorials for sale” page so that it has all the tutorials I have for sale for the past six months. Check it out! Also, the clearance rack has been updated and I ordered the Artisan Embellishment Kit (3) for myself. Even though it is retired, I love the vintage items in the kit and will be using them for my birthday cards. Click here to see the Clearance… Read More »
Today’s the last day for the Weekly Deals for 11-18 Feb 2014. One of my favorites is the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. I made the shabby chic card below using this beloved embossing folder. It is very versatile – you don’t just have to use it for the modern type cards, it can be anything from clean and simple to shabby chic. Other ways I’ve used it for cards are listed… Read More »
Today’s card is for my son-in-law, Gary. I used a digital stamp I found at Digistamp Boutique. I would have preferred to use something from Stampin’ Up! but there wasn’t anything that had hiking in it. I chose the hiking image because next week he and his Dad are going to Africa to climb Kilimanjaro. What an achievement and I am so proud of him! I printed out the image… Read More »
