Masculine Monday – World Map

Do you run into brick walls when trying to create masculine cards? I do.  I find that my stamps, paper and accessories come from what I like, and I like bling, pearls,  lace and the subtle colors …not the best combo for a guy. So I turned to Pinterest and found this awesome card that I cased.  It did not identify the creater so I can’t give them credit.   Usually… Read More »

Magnificant Maple – Simple Sunday

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  It’s beautiful around here – not too hot and definitely not too cold (LOL).  Rachel joined us for coffee this morning.  She is usually not up this early but today’s her 1st float trip and her parents are picking her up in about 9 am.  Yes, she always has her nose in a kindle because she loves to read – just like her grandma!… Read More »

Guest Blog Post: Shelli Gardner

Article on Shelli for Papercrafts – love Shelli’s style! ~~Rachel Guest Blog Post: The Creative Zone Please welcome Shelli Gardner, Cofounder and CEO of Stampin’ Up! To love what we do and share what we love—that’s part of our Statement of the Heart at Stampin’ Up! Not a day goes by that I don’t appreciate the opportunity I have to work every day with people and things that I love.… Read More »

Gorgeous Starburst Sayings

I am not calling this a gorgeous Sunburst Sayings card because I think it’s beautiful.   I am calling it by this name because I combined the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set with the  Sunburst Sayings Stamp Set! It’s sort of a quirky, grungy, eclectic type of card with a little bling!  So what do you think – do you like it? The bling comes from the Gold Sequin Trim and… Read More »

Thanks – Seasonally Scattered

This is the Seasonal Scattered Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Holiday Catalog. I used the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder on the upper and lower part of the card to give the card front a little more interest.The image was colored in using the Tangelo Twist and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Markers.  Love those names!  I added the sequins from the Gold Sequin Trim.Tip:  It’s easier to add the drop… Read More »

Fall & Holiday Planner

If you send cards, give gifts, or need to keep track of important dates between now and the end of the year then this tutorial is for you!  Learn how you can create cards, gifts, tags, and an organization station. It’s a great way to get a head start on the fall and winter holidays. You’ll be surprised with the unexpected ways you can take one box of accessories and… Read More »

Weekly Deals 12 through 18 August 2014

One of the items on sale is the Petite Purse Bigz L Die.  With it you can make the cutest purses – just perfect for a couple of Hershey Candy Kisses! Weekly Deals 12 through 18 August 2014 Petite Purse Bigz L Die [125606] $32.95 $24.71 Envelope Liners Framelits Dies [132172] $26.95 $20.21 Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127751] $7.95 $5.96 Petite Curly Label Punch [129405] $12.95 $9.71 Natural… Read More »

Yee-Haw

Yee-Haw!   Dust off those boots, shine up your spurs, and figure out where you left your ten-gallon hat because with the 25-piece Yee-Haw photopolymer stamp set you can really let your cowboy (or girl) flag fly!   Yee-Haw Photopolymer Stamp Set #138107 $25.95 Here are a couple of samples using this adorable new stamp set: If you would like to order your set, please visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service. … Read More »

Flower Patch Video

Are you looking for a versatile stamp set that gives you nearly endless options for images?   Look no further than Flower Patch!   This video will show you the variety of images you can make with this set, as well as covering the Two-Step Stampin’® technique. To order the Flower Patch Stamp Set #134207 and/or the Flower Fair Framelits Dies #133731, please visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service.  You… Read More »

Become an Inkabout!

Become a member of Stampin’ Up! and my group of demonstrators called the Inkabouts!    Our group, across the US, consist of hobby stampers and more business minded stampers and we welcome each and everyone of you. There are many perks to being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator: Ongoing 20% discount off all your orders (and an additional 10% on top of that in the 1st 45 days) You can earn additional… Read More »