If you're a crafter, you're going to love the brand new Crafting Forever stamp set that will be available June 1st. This is one of the stamp sets that I received at OnStage last month and it speaks to my heart. I completely agree that Crafting is forever and housework should be whenever. I would much rather spend my time making something for someone rather than cleaning toilets. Okay, bad example. That's probably everyone's least favorite … [Read more...] about Crafting Forever! Housework Whenever.
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Five Minute Friday – National Scrapbook Day
Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day! I think it's kind of cool that one of my favorite hobbies has an actual "Day". Long before our hectic soccer schedule, I used to go to National Scrapbook Day events at local stores. I'd get to spend the entire day indulging in my hobby. For the last several years, I'm lucky if I have time to make just one page on NSD in between games. Now, with the pocket-style scrapbooking method, I can get … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – National Scrapbook Day
New In Color Sneak Peek
Okay, I can't hold it in any longer! Today, I'm sharing the brand new In Colors that will be released June 1st. These colors will be part of our line-up for two years: June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2019. You are going to love these bright, fabulous new colors. The new In Colors are: Powder Pink Berry Burst Tranquil Tide Fresh Fig Lemon Lime Twist One of the projects shown at OnStage was a piece of artwork with butterflies … [Read more...] about New In Color Sneak Peek
Five Minute Friday – Mother’s Day Card
Today's five minute Friday card uses a bunch of retiring products. Both of the stamp sets, the pearls, and the pattern paper are all retiring at the end of May. This card has some really easy stamping since all of the flowers are one single stamp. Watercoloring is a perfect technique for a five minute Friday card. Watercoloring doesn't have to be perfect and I find I get better results when I work quickly, rather than spending a lengthy … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Mother’s Day Card
Five Minute Friday – Garden In Bloom
I'm back with another Five Minute Friday card today! I've missed being able to share these. Making cards doesn't have to be complicated. Believe me, whomever you've giving this to will appreciate that you took time to make something for them. Today's card uses the Garden In Bloom stamp set. The stamping on this card is quick. I started with the large flower in Sweet Sugarplum. Then I added the leaves in Garden Green. The little flower … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Garden In Bloom
Grateful Bunch, I’ll Miss You…
The Retirement List was just released on Monday and it is 10 pages long. I can't believe how many good things will be going away. It's always a shock every single year when I see the retiring list. It's so sad to say good-bye to so many favorites. One of the stamp sets we will be saying good-bye to is Grateful Bunch. It has been a fast favorite this past year. You can see some other ideas using this same stamp set here and … [Read more...] about Grateful Bunch, I’ll Miss You…
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!
Thank You!
With the kids getting ready to go back to school (already?), finding out my son's car won't pass the smog test (ugh), and packing for a camping trip (oh boy!) ... I am super short on time this week. What can I say? When it rains, it pours. I just wanted to pop in and tell you that you are the friend everyone wishes they had! This card is actually the one I'm using for my most recent round of Customer Thank You cards. Wondering how to get in … [Read more...] about Thank You!