Isn’t it Peachy Keen?

Learn how you can use the Peachy Keen Stamp Set and On Film Framelits to make quick and easy cards, embellishments and more. Wonderfully retro, this set coordinates with the On Film Framelits Dies and the Retro Fresh Suite. Includes 7 stamps. This limited-time set is only available from January 3 through May 31, 2014, so order yours today! ! If you would like to place an order for Stampin’… Read More »

My Top Pick of the Weekly Deals

My favorite from the deals this week is the Silver Glimmer Paper – love this paper!  It’s a no mess way to add glitter to any card and the glitter does not come off!  Here are a couple of cards I’ve made in the past using this paper: Bootiful Occasions Lovely as a Tree Christmas Lodge Weekly Deals – 25 March 2014 Brights Core’dinations Cardstock 129953 Cajun Craze Card Stock… Read More »

Did you ever think of combining a masculine background with a frilly flower?

The description for the Hardwood Background Stamp reads:  “The Hardwood Background Stamp creates a realistic wood background for cards, scrapbook pages, and more!”  And the description for the Everything Eleanor reads:  “Delicate floral embellishments, frames, and flourishes–the perfect mix for your projects with vintage flair”.   You think you could not mix the two together, but you can! I paired the masculine background stamp with the frilly flowers in Everything… Read More »

What do do with all the pieces left over from the February Paper Pumpkin Kit.

What to do with all the pieces left over from the February Paper Pumpkin Kit.   I found this on the SU website and thought I would share this awesome idea of what to do with the leftovers from the February Paper Pumpkin Kit. There are some great things in the February Paper Pumpkin kit! And when you’ve given all of these bags away, don’t throw out those extra pieces. I’m here… Read More »

Need a clean and simple card for a dear friend?

Need a clean and simple card idea for a dear friend?  One that you’ve known for years and can teased just a little around their birthday?   Need one that is quick and easy to make? Use our Designer Series Paper!  Once you’ve selected the paper, all you have to do is select the coordinating colors and Stampin’ Up! has made it all so easy for you by listing the… Read More »

The secret reason why you need to subscribe to my newsletter

Okay, I lied a little  bit in my title!  There isn’t a secret reason but it did get your attention didn’t it?  There are several reason why you should sign up for my newsletter. 1.  An exclusive e-mail newsletter to keep you right up to the minute with product releases and specials, as well as spoil you with additional exclusive creative inspiration and offers, be the first to hear! 2.… Read More »

Love is all you need

I know that the Expressions Thinlits is retired but I love this die and will continue to use it!  I pulled it out  it for today’s card featuring the word “Love” from the set.   With all the gloomy weather around here, it’s time for a bright and cheerful card and I think this does the trick!  What do you think?I started off by inking up the Off the Grid… Read More »

Sale-a-bration samples to make you smile!

Only two weeks left for Stampin’ Up! biggest sale event of the year.   Free products when you spend $50.00 $30 more in hostess dollars with a qualifying party $150 product for only $99 when you sign up as a demonstrator.  And when you sign up under me, you get a free Stamp Set (any value!).   I grabbed these samples from the Stampin’ Up! Get Inspired Blog and wanted to share… Read More »

Weekly Deals – 18 March 2014

Oh My Goodness, my now favorite color of the Ruffle Stretch is on sale (25% off).  It’s one of the weekly deals for this week.    Here’s the last card I made using this gorgeous ribbon: And for you punch lovers, the scallop trim punch is also listed.  Get yours before they run out! If  you would like to place an order  for any of this week’s deals and/or for  Stampin’ Up! supplies,… Read More »

Keep Calm and Shamrock On!

Hi everyone hope you had a nice weekend.  It started raining and then snowing again today – bah humbug!  I wanted to make a St. Patrick’s Day card for Monday (3/17/2014) and I decided to dust off the Owl Punch and use it for my card. When my granddaughter Rachel saw this card she really liked it and said that her second-grade teacher loved owls.  Since I didn’t have anyone… Read More »