Stampin’ Up! Bloom with Hope

I cased this from the Annual Catalog (page 240).  I just changed it up a little to make it my own.  I used Elegant Eggplant Card Stock instead of Crumb Cake Card stock and changed a couple of the dies used on the card.  I also added gold sequins from the Sequin Trim Ribbon. This set is perfect for coloring with the blendabilities.  For today’s card, I used the Wisteria… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Wondrous Wreath

Today’s card uses the Wondrous Wreath Bundle like yesterday but I went with the more traditional colors of Real Red & Garden Green. Not sure which one I like more – what do you think?  Which one do you like the best?  See yesterday’s card here. To give the bow more textured, I ran it through the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder.  The sentiment is from the Bright & Beautiful Clear… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Wondrous Wreath

What would Christmas be like without a wreath on your front door or above your fireplace!   I love wreaths and have a seasonal one on my front door all year long. Decided to make a modern type wreath using blues/greens with Silver Glimmer Card Stock.   I also made a traditional wreath in red/greens which I will post tomorrow. I added Dazzling Diamonds to the berries on the wreath to give… Read More »

Stampin’ UP! Weekly Deals for 16 through 22 Sep 2014

One of the thinlits is on sale this week – WHOOOHOOO!  It’s the Card Labels Thinlits. You can click on any item below to purchase that item at my Stampin’ Store.  Gold 1/8″ Ribbon [134583] $4.95 $3.71 Happy Hour [132013] $29.95 $22.46 Label Card Thinlits Die [133479] $32.95 $24.71 Sweetheart Punch [133786] $15.95 $11.96 Tangerine Tango Baker’s Twine [134578] $2.95 $2.21 Essentials Wooden Elements [132258] $4.95 $3.71 Write Stuff II… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! introduces Mr and Mrs Frankenstein

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 »

Stampin’ Up! Choose Happiness

Today’s post uses the Choose Happiness Stamp Set and the Notable Ornament Stamp Brush Set. When I first started stamping and making cards, I made vintage, shabby chic type of cards and then somehow I got away from it.  Don’t know why since it’s my favorite type of card!  What is your favorite card to make? I also noticed that Stampin’ Up! is going away from the vintage look and… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Wreath Free Tutorial

Are your ready to “WOW” your friends and family this Christmas season? Join me for this class and learn some fancy folds, 3- Step Stamping, and a couple fun faux techniques!  Plus you’ll make an ornament tag that will set your gifts apart from the rest! You know that Stampin’ Up! is famous for coordinating stamp sets.  We’ve taken it one better – coordinating 2-Step stamp sets and coordinating Framelits… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! You’re Wonderful!

Thought you would enjoy this – it’s from the SU Blog~~Rachel You’re Wonderful I’m happy to announce the September photopolymer stamp set, You’re Wonderful—inspired by one of my carved stamps. This is my second stamp set. Here in the Sales Division at the home office, it has become a tradition to take a turn creating a birthday card for someone else in the division. This year it was my honor… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Regarding Dahlia

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 »

Weekly Deals for 9 through 15 September 2014

The weekly deals for 9 September through 15 September 2014 are here!  Please note that items are available only while supplies last! The What’s Up Punch is one of my favorite punches and it’s on sale for only $12.71.   Here are a couple of cards from Pinterest featuring the What’s Up Punch If you want to order any of these items, just click on the link below and it will… Read More »