As I was putting away some craft supplies from the last craftastrophe, I came across the Whole Lot of Lovely paper pack. The patterns in this pack are so pretty. Every time I flip through the pack, I want to make something with these gorgeous florals. The bold patterns do make it a little bit of a challenge for designing a card because you don't want it to look too busy. This sheet with the small vines and flowers makes an excellent … [Read more...] about Send A Hug
Annual Catalog & Idea Book
Graceful Garden
I am so excited that Registration started this week for the next Stampin Up OnStage event in November. Of course I registered as soon as it opened at 8:00 am my time. I've heard that several locations have already sold out. Eeek! I love these events and look forward to them tremendously. It's been fun seeing which online friends have registered. Thinking about friendships reminds me of flowers. Friendships need tending and care and love and … [Read more...] about Graceful Garden
The Unicorn Of The Sea
Did you know that unicorns are real? I'm talking about the unicorns of the sea - Narwhals. They look like a giant whale with a unicorn horn. The male Narwhal has a tusk that grows right out of their mouth and can get to be up to 8' long. If you look up pictures of them online, they look amazing, like this unbelievable mythic creature of the sea. But they are real. I love that the Quirky Critters stamp sets is all about unique creatures … [Read more...] about The Unicorn Of The Sea
Five Minute Friday – Be a Friend
Hooray for Five Minute Friday, which means quick cards and a quick post today. I am still suffering from jet lag big time. I'm practically falling asleep at work about 2:00 pm and then I'm wide awake about 2:00 am. I've tried forcing myself to not take a nap when I get home for work, but I am having a tough time staying awake until 8:30 pm. Anyone have any tried and true cures for jet lag hangover? If so, send them my way! Before I get to … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Be a Friend
A Little Wild
One of the cutest little stamp sets in the new Annual Catalog is called A Little Wild. This trio of little animals includes both their fronts and their backs. The stamp set has a coordinating die set so no need to get out those scissors. If you've seen the set in the catalog, you might have noticed the animal fronts and backs are on the same stamp together. When you use the dies with these little guys, you are actually making a little gift … [Read more...] about A Little Wild
Sending Love
If you are a stationery aficionado, then you've probably heard of Rifle Paper Company. For years, they have made the most stunning floral images on black backgrounds. Once you've seen their graphic floral designs, you'll start to recognize their gorgeous products. The Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Paper is reminiscent of Rifle Paper Co, with the bright floral patterns on the deep black background. Today's card really shows off that … [Read more...] about Sending Love
Five Minute Friday – Memories & More
Debuting in the new Annual Catalog this past June is the product that replaces the Project Life pocket cards: Memories & More. If you enjoyed the Project Life products, you will love Memories & More. The card collections come with a few overlays and self-adhesive embellishments, just like Project Life. There is also pattern paper and stamp sets that coordinate with the card collections too. I love how easy these scrapbook pages come … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Memories & More
I’m Wild About You
I love the adorable images in the Pieces & Patterns Stamp set and the Pick A Pattern paper. The critters are so cute. I can't decide which are cuter - the dinosaurs or the woodland creatures. But I do know I absolutely love the little moose in the pattern paper. Those antlers! The Pick a Pattern paper with the cartoony animals is one of my favorites from the new Annual Catalog. It looks like the woodland animals are all standing around … [Read more...] about I’m Wild About You