CA pictures

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 »

New Virtual Stamp Club Now Forming

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 »

Dapper Tanner

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 »

Happy Birthday Card – sneak peek

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!

Last Day in California

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!

Today’s the last day to take advantage of the 20% special!

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 »

Technique Thursday – Piercing Pattern

 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 »

26 new Occasions categories for our downloads

Hi Stampin' Friends Stampin' Up! has a surprise in store for you today, and by "in store" we mean "in the online store." They have added 26 new Occasions categories for downloads including party, family, home décor, and sports Party Wedding Baby Family Vacation & Travel Sports School & Graduation Friends Christmas Hanukkah New Year’s Valentine's Day St. Patrick's Day Easter Mother's Day Father's Day Halloween Autumn & Thanksgiving Winter… Read More »

Happy Birthday to my best friend Becky

Hi Stampin' Friends It seems like such a long time since I've posted a card!  I made this card for my best friend Becky but couldn't share it before I gave it to her. The card show cases the Artisan Embellishments Kit which did not make it into the new catalog.  I will have to stock up on this kit because I love using it for my cards.  The leaves… Read More »