Our Fall weather really doesn't start until October 31st but we have had some chilly evenings the last couple days and we'll have a couple more this week. Yay! There is nothing better than opening the windows on a nice cool Fall evening. It makes me want to snuggle up under the blankets with my heater. :) By Thursday, it'll be 95' again here. Ugh. It's so hard to make Fall cards and projects when you're wearing shorts and flip flops and have … [Read more...] about Fall Weather is Finally Here (for the next three days)
Five Minute Friday – Gift Card Holders
Seriously, my studio is in need of a major cleaning. I'm knee deep in gift card holders the last couple days. I'm making a ton for the upcoming Holiday Boutique that my Downline and I will be at. Just check out this stack. I've got to get these assembled asap so I can move on to more projects. These gift cards turned out so cute! I did use our retired stamp set Perfect Blend. This is one stamp set that I will never part with. I can't tell … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Gift Card Holders
Thank You!
I'm getting ready to send out September Customer thank you cards for those that made purchases last month. Each month I send out handmade cards to everyone who made a purchase the month before. And every month, I change up the design. Here is the card for September's customers. I love this large Dahlia stamp. It makes a beautiful background. I chose to stamp the flower in a lighter color so I could stamp the "You're The Best" across the … [Read more...] about Thank You!
Merry Pup-mas
My assistant, Frannie, loves to help me out in the office. She's really good on the computer and does most of my proofreading. Here she is making sure I have all my Wordpress updates installed. But if I don't keep her busy, she'll sneak off for a nap. After reviewing my last post, she asked me why there weren't any pups in the Holiday Catalog. I explained to her that I was sure it was an oversight and we could figure something out … [Read more...] about Merry Pup-mas
Five Minute Friday – I’ve Got My Eyes On You
Today's Five Minute Friday project is something I made a couple weeks ago, but haven't had a chance to share it here yet. Mason jars and mason jar crafts are so popular right now so it's no surprise Stampin Up released a great Holiday mason jar stamp set. Today's project uses the new Jar of Haunts stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Jars Framelits. The images in the stamp set are frighteningly good. And my favorite is the floating … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – I’ve Got My Eyes On You
Holiday Boutique Prep
So my desk looks like a tornado hit it. I'd show pictures, but nope, not going to this time. Just picture about five a six projects mostly done and all the accompanying supplies for all those projects spread out. I think I'm down to 8" of workspace now. I just managed to finish up a couple dozen cards and I'll get those supplies put away very soon because now I need to get out the stuff for the next project. I know you're wondering why all the … [Read more...] about Holiday Boutique Prep
Service To Others
I don't talk about it very often here, but there is nothing like the good feeling you get when in service for others. I don't do what I do because I expect to hear a thank you or receive some kind of reciprocation. I do what I do to encourage and help others. Actually that is a large portion of what I do. Encouraging others. Sure, I love playing with paper and stamps and ink. But what I love more is igniting that spark of delight in someone … [Read more...] about Service To Others
Five Minute Friday – Totally Trees
I'm a fan of quick and simple cards. Sometimes those over the top cards are just too much. Same thing when it comes to pattern paper. Wild, crazy designs and bold colors are usually not my thing. I had to see the new Petals and Paisley's Designer Series Paper in action before I ordered it myself. I'll admit, some of these patterns are just not me. That's ok though because every sheet is 2-sided. I may not be fond of those giant paisley's, but the … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Totally Trees