It’s candy time

Hi Stampers It's time for some blog candy! Ooops! I put the wrong picture up – that's my personal candy!  I'm giving away the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack from the Sale-a-bration Catalog: All you have to do is leave a comment on any post between today and 18 February 2012 telling me your favorite Valentine memory.  I'll announce the winner on this blog on 19 February 2012 so… Read More »

Happy Valentine’s Day

Hi Stampers Before I go into today's card, I'd like to share a couple of pictures with you. This is the card that Rachel gave to her teacher.  She picked this one out of the ones I made during the last month. Winter has finally arrived to our neck of the woods.  This is the card I'm giving my husband tomorrow.  I guess you are wondering why it says Happy… Read More »

Masculine Monday

Hi Stampers! Today's card is for my son-in-law Gary.  I used the Timeless Stamp Brush Set for his card which is a My Digital Studio exclusive!  The sophisticated six piece set will make you think of yesteryear. Works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car which you can see faintly in the background. The background pattern paper is called Well Worn Designer Series… Read More »

What’s Happening this Week

Hi Stampers How you are having a wonderful weekend.  I think that Winter has finally come to our area because it's been cold! (11 degrees this morning! brrrrrrrrr….).  This is the perfect weather to stamp in as we stay warm and cozy in our stamp rooms or stamp areas.  I did make a couple of cards today but won't be showing them until Monday and Tuesday.  All I can say is… Read More »

Framelits Dies

Hi Stampers Framelits Dies look very different from other dies in the Stampin' Up! product line, but the opportunities are endless when you use them in your craft projects.  The innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single labels for accents or layering

My Dear Kind & Wonderful Friend

Hi Stampers I must be in a shabby chic mood because it seems that's all I've been making lately!  I love the way this turned out.  I used the All Holidays Stamp Brush Set and the sentiment "My dear kind and wonderful friend" as the focal point for this card. I paired it with the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper for a vintage and shabby chic look.   The sentiment was printed out… Read More »

Boxes to go

Download Card_Boxes_-_General_Instructions Download Card_Boxes_-_Measurements Here's a couple of boxes you may enjoy making.  I've included the directions (made by Jan Farring). Sorry I haven't been posting much but I'm in the middle of packing for the move (we sold our house and we are moving to the west end of Bella Vista) and trying to keep up with my business which includes posting on my customer blog.    

Charming I’m sure!

Hi Stampers This card was inspired by one made by Amy Celona and I loved the simplicity of her card. Her card was pink and white and used the Bordering on Romance Stamp Set. I decided to go for a different color and used the color Perfect Plum and the stamp set called Charming from the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog. The ladies will be making this card at the… Read More »

Motorcycle – another birthday card!

Hi Stampers Today's card features the Motorcycle Stamp Brush Set.  Though the wood mount Motorcycle Stamp has retired, the digital downloads do not retire!  Or at least, Stampin' Up! has not made any plans to retire any of them as yet.  So, I've made it point to purchase the digital images even if I have the clear mount stamp set.  That way, I can use it long after the clear/wood mount stamp… Read More »

Digital Elements of Style – another hybrid card

Hi Stampers Today's card was made using My Digital Studio and the Elements of Style Stamp Brush Set.  The stamp brush set has roses and filigree and everything you need to design vintage-themed cards.  The butterfly is from the Flores Suaves Stamp Brush Set.  I also used the Vintage Overlays Stamp Brush Set as a border. Creating that perfect vintage look is easy with the 13 different overlays available in… Read More »