Clean and simple are some of my favorite cards. And they can look so elegant. Start with a large amount of white space, add a bit of subtle coloring in the background, finish it off with a lovely stamped image and voila, an amazing card. This is my last sample for now of the Nests of Winter Suite. I hope you love the different projects and ideas. Check back on Wednesday for a new Suite of projects. Nests Of Winter Suite Collection … [Read more...] about Thinking Of You
Thank You
This week, Stampin Up announced the Award Recognition categories for the 2023-24 Stampin Up year that just ended in September. I was thrilled to find out I placed Level 1 for both Sales and Team Building. I work hard to share my love of stamping and creating with all of you. I can't tell you how much it means to me when you choose me as your demonstrator. Thank you for your support of my small business. Today's card is a thank you card to … [Read more...] about Thank You
Making Your Own Background
One of the cards I shared Monday used the full-sized background die. It makes an amazing frame of pine boughs overlapping the interior of the frame. This is the die I'm referring to. Once you die cut the frame, you end up with a funny looking reverse image, or the inside piece from the frame. You can take that inside piece and use it to make a fabulous background. First, you'll want to center it over your card stock that you're going to … [Read more...] about Making Your Own Background
Nests of Winter
I've been trying to make a better effort to use all the supplies I purchase. I'm just like you.. I can easily get caught up buying stamps I like, and then don't get around to using all of them. I'm doing my best to make sure every stamp set gets some love before I file them away in my cabinet. The Nests of Winter Suite is one of my favorites from the September-December Catalog. I'm a sucker for a good bird stamp set. Add in some amazing … [Read more...] about Nests of Winter
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to this amazing young lady! It's been an busy year, finishing school and traveling. Now that you've graduated college and have moved on to the world of adulting, I'm so excited for your future. I think this is going to be your best year yet. My birthday wishes for you... Never lose your love for creating art. Enjoy life. Always take the trip when offered. Smile. Seek new adventures. Be amazing. Treasure your friends. Keep … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday!
Make It Your Own
One of the best kits in recent months is the Haunted House kit. This kit makes an adorable 3D haunted house. Here's a picture of the kit from the Stampin Up website. The kit looks great assembled just as the directions indicate. But... what if you did something a bit different with it? What could I transform this cute, simple house into? I made a base out of foam board and then covered it with air dry clay. Once the clay was dry, I used … [Read more...] about Make It Your Own
Kit Sale-Christmas Ornaments
We're coming to the end of the month and I wanted to remind you about the Kits Collection sale that ends on October 31st. All of the kits in the Kits Collection are up to 30% off this month. I don't think we've ever had a sale on our kits before. One recent Kit release is the Christmas Ornaments kit. This kit makes nine ornaments in two different sizes. I was surprised at how large the ornaments are. The larger size is almost 4" in … [Read more...] about Kit Sale-Christmas Ornaments
October Magnet Kit-Gobble Gobble
October's kit is just in time for Thanksgiving next month. Let's talk turkey. This cute little guy can't wait to join you for a turkey day celebration. He's looking forward to being the guest of honor. This kit is $15 and if you need the magnet stand, it's an additional $5. This kit comes with a color photo, directions, supplies, and the chipboard and magnet to make this. You will need a hot glue gun to attach the magnet to the back of the … [Read more...] about October Magnet Kit-Gobble Gobble