Hello Sweet Friend Paper Bag

Hi Stampin’ Friends Enjoy this video on how to make a sweet gift bag.  Hello Sweet Friend Paper Bag by Brian Pilling We are going to show you how to make one of the projects   featured in our 2013-2014 annual catalog. You will find this cute bag on page   88, and with the use of our trusty Simply Scored scoring tool you can make a   bag just… Read More »

Grab Your Greeting

Hi Stampin’ Friends You don’t want to be without these versatile greeting stamp sets!   Special prices end June 30th at midnight — and you’ll be kicking yourself if you wind up buying these later at full price. Sassy Salutations:  Multi-occasion salutations and a sassy font make this six-piece set a natural choice for fun and upbeat papercrafting projects. Use it to make cards in advance, so you’ll have plenty on hand… Read More »

Simply Sketched

Hi Stampin’ Friends I’m using the Simply Sketched Clear Mount Stamp Set (Hostess exclusive).  This beautiful set contains three sketches and three sentiments perfect for a lovely sympathy card, birthday card, or thank you card. The imagery is ideal for water coloring. This card is for a dear friend of ours who lost his mother at age 99. I used the new Oval Framelits to create the template from our… Read More »

2013 DSP Paper Share

Hi Stampin’ Friends I bought a new cover for my Iphone – It’s from Vista Print.  Isn’t it neat?  When I showed it to my hubby, he couldn’t understand why I would want a new cover!  He didn’t notice my logo on it!             Like the ribbon share, several of you have asked if I was doing the DSP share.  So, here it is! The cost… Read More »

We have a winner!

Hi Stampin’ Friends We have a winner for the stamp sets: Million Dollar Moments Patterned Occasions “Comment: I love the mosaic madness stamp set.  Sondra: E-mail : boogirl50@msn.com“ Sondra – I will put the stamp sets in the mail to you. Thanks to everyone who played.  The Big Shot Magnetic Platform was undoubtedly the most “must have” item from the new catalog!  I will have some more blog candy soon –… Read More »

2013 Ribbon Share

Hi Stampin’ Friends Several of you have asked if I was doing the  Ribbon share.  I’ve decided to do it but on a limited basis. Take a moment to review the available shares and the savings you will receive in addition to the convenience of trying out Stampin’ Up’s awesome color-coordinated ribbons without having to purchase entire spools! And we have such CUTE new patterns and styles in the new… Read More »

Occasions Alphabet

Hi Stampin’ Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  It was quiet around here which is exactly the way I like it.  I watched a movie called “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”.  I’ve always liked Steve Carell and thought it would be funny but it was beautiful and sad.  Of course, I had to download my two favorite songs from that movie called “This Guy’s in… Read More »

Bootiful Occasion

Hi Stampin’ Friends Don’t Forget! Blog Candy – ends Monday, 17 June 2013 Washi Tape Card Kit Tutorial – ends 15 July 2013 Stamp Set of the Month – ongoing   Today’s card features the whimsical Bootiful Occasions Clear Mount Stamp Set.  I saw a card on Alystamps that was soooo cute and decided to case it but changed a couple of things. The sentiment says “When the rain is… Read More »

Washi Tape – 5 Ways Card Kit Tutorial

Hi Stampin’ Friends The tutorial for 15 June through 14 July is called Washi Tape – 5 ways.  Washi Tape is all the rage in paper crafting world. You might already be using it for your crafts or you might think “what’s the big deal?” – Well, it is THE must-have trendy staple these days. And what’s not to love about it?  Stampin’ Up! has several different patterns and colors… Read More »

Before and After and some blog candy

Hi Stampin’ Friends One last picture from my birthday party and then I won’t bore you any longer! We’ve been close friends since 1960.  Left to right Rita, Me, Diana and Becky.  We are all 70 years old and 3 of our birthdays are in May – Rita’s is in February.  The after picture was taken at my birthday party in California! AND NOW FOR SOME BLOG CANDY! I’m giving… Read More »