My Top Ten Favorite New Stamp Sets

Hi Stampin' Friends I love the new 2012/2013 Catalog and I love so many of the new stamp sets that it was hard to narrow it down to ten stamp sets, so I cheated and came up with 12!  They are in page order. 1.  Little Friends #122667 (Page 52) Love your friends a little more when you send them a note made with the Little Friends Set. Taking you… Read More »

From My Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends For today's card, I decided to use the From My Heart Stamp Set again.  I love this set because it is so reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels.  This exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that vintage look. Clever sentiments and intricate designs combine to make this a stamp set you'll want to use again and again. Coordinates with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and the… Read More »

Everything Eleanor – clarification

Hi Stampin' Friends I been asked a couple of questions regarding the virtual club.  The club officially launches on 1 July 2012.  You can purchase $35.00 this month and I'll give you access to the Everything Eleanor Page but since I'm still trying to finish up a couple of video's, it will not be available until about 20 June 2012.  This month is just a sample and anyone can participate without… Read More »

From My Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends I am having so much fun playing with my new toys.  I think that the From My Heart Stamp Set will become one of my favorites and "go to" stamp sets.  Reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels, this exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that vintage look. Clever sentiments and intricate designs combine to make this a stamp set you'll want to use… Read More »

Timeless

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the digital Timless stamp Brush Set.  The sophisticated six piece set will make you think of yesteryear. Works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgiac images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car. I am beginning to love this color combination for a masculine card.  It's Gumball Green and Midnight Muse – our 2012/2014 In-Colors!  Using My Digital Studio, I printed out the vintage car… Read More »

Thanks Kathy!!

Hi Stampin' Friends I have the best relationships with my customers and have really enjoyed getting to know them throughout my demonstratorship.  A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to one of my customers, Kathy, about my cat since I know that she has two cats a couple of months older than DD.  She recommended a book she and her husband really enjoyed reading and she promised to e-mail me… Read More »

ARTICLE – 12 Most Common Mistakes Bloggers Make by Danny Brown Blogging’s a great way to grow awareness of you and/or your brand and, with bloggers now getting book deals and media contracts, it can also be a lucrative one. Unfortunately, many bloggers shoot themselves in the foot by making some basic errors that holds their blog back from its true potential. Knowing how to avoid these mistakes can mean… Read More »

Creative Elements Part 2

Hi Stampin' Friends I received my Holiday mini today and all I can saw is WOW!!!!! – stay tuned. Here's the matching card to yesterday's bird house using the Creative Elements Stamp Set.   The ladies at Linda's private class on Thursday will be making these two items. The technique for this card is called reverse masking and I got the idea from Patty Bennett's blog.  The butterfly is the new… Read More »

Creative Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend – I know that I did.  The weather was just gorgeous and it was so nice to be outside!  Because we are retired, we are able to enjoy our first cup of coffee on our deck.  I love, love the view – it's so quiet and peaceful.  And here's DD - she's going to be 1 year old on 23 June 2012. … Read More »

Layered Labels goes masculine

Hi Stampin' Friends It's time for another masculine card.  I find those so hard to make and need to challenge myself to create one.  Though with the new gorgeous Fan Fair Designer Series Paper, making this card was so easy – I just let the background paper determine the colors I would use for this card and the layout was borrowed from Stampin' Connection.  Easy Peasy! I love, love this paper – it… Read More »