Amazing what?

Hi Stampin’ Friends Have you ever made a card and then found out you had done something wrong after you had taken the picture?  That’s what happened to me!  I meant to stamp “Friend” and didn’t realize I used the word “Father” until I was playing around with the card in Photoshop. This card is much too fussy for a man so I’m going to try and remove the sentiment… Read More »

Clearance Rack has been updated!

Hi Stampin’ Friends The Clearance Rack has been updated.  Run, don’t walk to check out the bargains.  Check it out at my Stampin’ Store. Don’t forget about the 2014 Ribbon and Paper Shares – Friday, 28 June is the last day to sign up for the shares 2014 Designer Series Paper Share 2014 In-Color Ribbon Share Grab Your Greetings – save 25% Washi Tape – 5 Ways Tutorial – free with qualifying… Read More »

Stippled Blossoms

Hi Stampin’ Friends We went to a concert last week at one of the most beautiful settings in this area.  The music was classical (Mozart and Brahms) and the Mildred B. Cooper Chapel was the perfect place to hear the music! For today’s card, I used the Stippled Blossoms Clear Mount Stamp Set.  It has to be one of the most beautiful sets in the catalog.   Two-step stamping is so easy to… Read More »

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 »