• Simply Said

    I'm working on a couple of projects that I can't talk about today – shhhhh – it's a surprise.  Stay tune for more information around the end of the month. I decided to make a very simple but elegant card for today's post.  I pulled out my poor neglected Simply Said stamp set and used…

  • Become a Golden Girl!

    Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $85.00 (15 July – 31 August 2009) Have you thought of joining Stampin' Up! for fun?  Do you want a little extra to pay some bills or support your crafting habit?  Do you enjoy getting together with others who enjoy stamping as much as you? I'd love for…

  • Inspired by Nature

    Today's card includes Splitcoast Stampers' Monday Challenge (Try a New Technique).  It's TLC229 hosted by Lynn in St Louis.  The challenge was to make a card using the faux grid technique.  You can get all the directions here.  I tried taking a picture with the white background but the picture seemed washed out so I decided…

  • OOOOps!

    It's the Fire not the Ice Rhinestone brads that are on sale until 7/19/09   The third deal of the week is July 13 – July 20 9:50 am (MT) Square Fire Rhinestone Brads Item #109112 Reg Price:  10.95, Sale Price:  $6.99 If you would like to order e-mail me or click here for 24/7…

  • My dear kind &………..

    I decided to participate in this weeks challenge (SSC102) from Stamping 411.  I don't know if you are familiar with Stamping 411 but it's a blog where you will be able to get the 411 and basic instructions for stamping with style! Learn how to: cut your paper condition your stamps basic design principals techniques and of…

  • Simple Friendship

    Today's card kicks off something new I am offering with the start of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  It's card kits for all of you that are just too busy to attend classes or live too far away to come to my classes.  I'll be adding new card kits often so please be sure and…

  • Country Morning

    This stamp set is called Country Morning and it's a Hostess Level 1 Stamp Set.  I decided to use the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper even though it's retired because the checkered pattern in that pack looks so country. The main image and the sentiment are both stamped on Naturals Ivory using the Brown Stazon…

  • On Newsstands!

    Stampin' Up! is currently featured in a few magazines, and we're excited to share these editorial placements with you! Better Homes & Gardens 100 Decorating Ideas under $100 (July 2009 issue)Stampin' Up! is featured in a two-page spread which encourages dressing up everyday basic furniture with our craft supplies such as Designer Series papers, punches,…