Papillon Potpourri

This Papillon Potpourri seven-piece stamp set lets you make a lovely mix of stylized and realistically detailed butterflies for year-round, multi-occasion papercrafting projects.   It coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch.Love this card for its simple and clean lines.  TIPS:  1.  It’s easier to use the butterfly punch first and then center it to use the bracket punch.  Believe me, I learned this the hard way!2.  Use the Basic Black… Read More »

Latest Digital Downloads

Have you seen the latest digital downloads.  The Blossoms Abound Kit just screams SPRING!!!  Yes, I’m yelling because I want Spring to be here now!  Anyhoo, I’ve purchase this kit and will be using it for scrapbooking and perhaps a card or two.  Also, the “OH SNAP” from the Hip Notes Digital Downloads is perfect for the On Film and Peachy Keen digital downloads.You’ll find My Digital Products & Support… Read More »

Weekly Deals!

Check out this week’s Weekly Deals.   Such a good price on the Label Insert Pop Up Die and I love the Etcetera Designer Series Paper – I’m stocking up on this DSP.  These items are only available while supplies last.

Trendy – Gold and Fabulous 50!

Gleaming, glittering, and totally glamorous, the color gold adds sparkle to any card.  I am using  this color as a focal point for one of the cards the ladies will be making at the big shot class on Friday, 21 February 2014. I used the Gold Foil Designer Vellum Sheet as a background.  The flower was mad using our new Spiral Flower Die and coffee filters.  The Brad is from… Read More »

Perfect Pennants and Banners

Learn how to make banners in minutes using the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set and Banners Framelits Dies.   It’s as simple as this: choose your paper and ink, then stamp and cut using the Big Shot machine.   Framelits dies make precision placement a snap, and you’ll get perfectly cut shapes every time. Buy the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set and coordinating Banners Framelits Dies together at a 15% discount! Buy… Read More »

Banner Blast

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 »

February Paper Pumpkin Kit

Have you seen the February Paper Pumpkin kit yet? Watch to see how fun and simple this kit is to put together.   I haven’t received my kit yet but when I do, I’m using the bag for David’s birthday which is Friday 21 Feb.  How timely! Wonder what the surprise will be next month?  Learn more at mypaperpumpkin.com. And guess what!  The promotion deadline on My Paper Pumpkin has been extended! New… Read More »

Document the Day of Love

Hope you had a wonderful day!  I saw this on the SU website and loved it – it’s a great way to document your day! Enjoy!~~Rachel We hope you are getting loaded up on chocolate, showered with flowers, and feeling extra loved today. Once you come down from your sugar high, here are some great layout ideas to help document your day. Try adding a little watercolor like this wonderful… Read More »

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Each year on February 14th, many people exchange cards (handmade, Stampin’ Up!), candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.”  What are you doing this Valentine’s Day? My granddaughter, Rachel, gave me a box of candy for Valentine’s day!I was so touched because on Saturday she earned $25.00.  She gave her mother $5.00 for gas, bought me Valentine candy, bought her Papa a bar of dark chocolate (he eats dark… Read More »

Shabby Chic

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a shabby chic card.   Since the background was printed using the My Digital Studio and the Music Notes Stamp Brush Set and Downtown Grunge Photobook template, technically, I guess it would be a shabby chic hybrid card! After printing it off, I tore the script down both sides so that I had a 2 inch length.  I adhered that to the musical notes background.  The… Read More »