Hi Stampin' Friends: Over 100 stamp sets are leaving us on June third, to make room for fresh offerings; our Color Refresh also means that a lot of accessories are retiring this time! And many of them are available for discounts up to 60% off! Retiring Stamps List: all stamps are guaranteed to remain available through June 3rd: Download 2013 Retired SS List 25 May 2013 Retiring Accessories List (everything… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you are enjoying your weekend. For me, it's so nice to be home and relaxing. It was a whirlwind 2 1/2 weeks in California and I am enjoying the peace and quiet back home. Today's card features the Hostess Stamp Set called Simply Sketched. I'm also using the new Ginger Garden Designer Series Paper for the background. I love the blue and yellow combination – it… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends We finally went to the post office to get our mail and I want to thank you for the beautiful birthday cards I received while I was gone. I will be posting them as soon as I've taken pictures or scanned them. You guys are the best and I really appreciate you! I am posting a couple of favorite pictures of my trip to CA. If you… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I'm adding a new service call the Virtual Stamp Club. This club is a great way to get new products each month, supplies and instructions to create four cards featuring the stamp of the month. You can join at any time during the year, but it is for a six month commitment. Click here for more information on the new club. If you would like to receive… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I was fortunate enough to be in California for my grandson's (Tanner) prom. The kids always look so gorgeous when they dress up for prom. When I first saw Anissa's (Tanner's girlfriend) dress, I immediately thought Strawberry Slush! I made a card to send him to let him know how proud I am of him and the fine young man he is turning out to be. I… Read More »
Ladies I've been on vacation and just returned after being gone for 16 days – spent my birthday in California. It was my 70th birthday and my daughter threw me a party – I'll share some pictures sometime next week. Thought you might enjoy this technique that I retrieved from one of the forums. I have not tried it but I love the results! ~~Rachel Technique – Rainbow Background Shared… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends This card is from the SU website and uses the style I love! – Shabby Chic. In this case, they mixed modern with shabby chic. Happy Birthday Card Stamp Set: Love Label Card stock: Crumb Cake, Soho Subway Designer Series Paper Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories: Linene Thread, Very Vintage Button, Artisan Label Punch, Big Shot, Bitty Banner Framelits Dies Thanks for stopping by today!
Hi Stampin' Friends Tomorrow we head home for Arkansas. It's been an amazing and wonderful time in Southern California. Tonight we had dinner at the Prime Steakhouse in Ventura, CA with my beautitful daughter and her family. I'll have a card for you tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Stamping Friends After breakfast at the Kitchen Cajun in Ventura, we went to an old favorite spot. The Cross at Grant Park in the hills above Ventura. I don't know why we moved away from this area – it's been beautiful here and I'm a little homesick for this place. In 1782 Father Junipero Serra founded the San Buenaventura Mission. Soon after, a large wooden cross was placed… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I don't have a card for you today and thought I would show you a neat technique from the Stampin' Up! website. Are you a fan of our paper-piercing tools? I know I am. I love that the templates are a quick and accurate way to add a bit of pattern and texture, and that they are designed to coordinate with so many of our punches and… Read More »
