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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Hi Stampin’ Friends Have you heard the saying “Dog Days of Summer”? That usually happens in August around here but it’s that hot now! Oh well, it’s a good excuse to stay indoors and work on my beloved cards! Since I had the Modern Medley DSP out, I decided to use it again today but give it a shabby chic look. Check out the Masculine card I made yesterday with the… Read More »
Hi Stampin’ Friends Today’s card features the Open Sea Stamp Brush Set. I love it for it’s classic images and old world designs. Perfect for your Father’s Day projects or a travel photobook. I used it for my older brother’s birthday. I added the Modern Melody Designer Series Paper as the background. Added a little red to make it pop! The image was printed out on Very Vanilla Card Stock using… Read More »
Hi Stampin’ Friends Saw this neat tutorial on the Stampin’ Up! blog and thought I would share it with you. Today I wanted to demonstrate some basic techniques for creating different splatter sizes. I like to use the larger Aqua Painter for all of the splattering I do because the bristles hold more ink. I start by filling the Aqua Painter with some Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill and rubbing alcohol.… Read More »
Hi Stampin’ Friends I wanted to share the only picture I have that was taken during my birthday party. It is of the 4 Rachel’s in our family. It is not a good picture because my granddaughter would not get out of the pool and dry off to take the picture. Oh well! Left to right (my niece, aunt, me and granddaughter) For today’s card, I decided to go shabby… Read More »
Hi Stampin’ Friends I’ve been wanting to show you all the beautiful birthday cards I received for my 70th birthday. My daughter took the inside of my birthday announcement (click here to view the card) and enlarged it and had everyone sign it at the party. This is something I will cherish forever! Here are some of the hand made cards I received: They are gorgeous! Lisa Liz Becky Laurenda
Our New Favorite Products One of the best parts about being concept artists is that we get to see and use our new products so early. Actually, it can be a little torturous to use the new products and then have to wait to share with everyone else. We’re so glad that it’s now time to share all of the wonderful new products in our latest annual catalog! Each of… Read More »
