Before I share today's project, this is your friendly reminder that we are down to the last TWO DAYS of the 2017-18 Annual Catalog and all Retiring Items are available while supplies last. It's a sad day. There are lots of fabulous stamp sets and products that are retiring along with all those ink and card stock colors that are retiring as well. Did you stock up on your reinkers and card stock? Don't delay - tomorrow is the last day. I always … [Read more...] about The End Is Here!
Coffee Time!
It's Monday morning and that means it's Coffee Time! Actually every morning is coffee time around here. Coffee is one of those daily things that I look forward to with a passion. Just the right amount of sugar and cream, exactly measured out, paired with a lovely hazelnut coffee. That first sip of hot coffee in the morning is one of my favorite parts of the day. Today's project is my Ode to Coffee and all it's fabulousness. This is an … [Read more...] about Coffee Time!
Five Minute Friday – Abstract Impressions
I'm pretty sure I bought the Abstract Impressions bundle just for that butterfly die. But I have to admit the stamp set and the coordinating floral pattern paper are pretty amazing too. When I flipped through the pack of paper, this navy and curry sheet caught my eye. This entire card was designed around this sheet of paper. If you love this paper too, don't worry, you can purchase it starting June 1st. This card is super simple to … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Abstract Impressions
Oh, that paper!
I've shared a few posts about the Share What You Love Suite of products that are being released in the next Catalog but are available to customers early. I've had the same question a couple times now so I thought I'd address it here. The question... why is that paper so expensive? If you've looked at the components to the Share What You Love bundles, then you noticed that the pack of pattern paper is $27. And if you're looking in a current … [Read more...] about Oh, that paper!
March Paper Pumpkin Revisited
March's Paper Pumpkin kit was Stampin Up's Fifth Anniversary kit. This kit contained a beautiful set of floral cards and envelopes. You can see what the kit looked like here assembled as instructed. The florals in this kit were amazing. And what made this kit so special was that the envelopes were designed to have these amazing flowers and ribbon. After making a few of the cards in the kit, I knew the various pieces would make a beautiful … [Read more...] about March Paper Pumpkin Revisited
Rooted In Nature
At OnStage last month, one of the brand new stamp sets that we had the chance to play with was Rooted In Nature. It is part of the Nature's Poem Suite of products. I can already tell that this is going to be a quick favorite among stampers. This Suite of products contains so many beautiful natural elements that help create an amazing card when layered together. Today’s card features both the Rooted In Nature stamp set and Nature's Poem … [Read more...] about Rooted In Nature
Those Florals!
The Share What You Love pattern paper is amazing! It has these amazing floral images and bright colors. And the paper is thick like card stock. Today's card is one of the Make & Takes that we made at OnStage in April. It was super quick and easy to put together and it looks fabulous. When making cards, you don't have to make it super complicated. You can get fabulous results with quick and simple stamping with a bit of layering. Don't be … [Read more...] about Those Florals!
March Customer Thank You’s
I'm a little behind in sharing my Customer Thank You cards. These are the thank you cards that I send out every month to my customer's that make either an online purchase or an in person purchase with me at an event. Today, I'm sharing March's card. This card uses the bright Birthday memories pattern paper which is being retired at the end of this month. I love the fun rainbow of colors in this pattern paper. It's great for both little kids … [Read more...] about March Customer Thank You’s