The packers were here most of the day clearing out my studio. And this is what it looks like right now... The room is so empty now. I've been stressing for weeks over the thought of people coming in and packing up my craft room. But, it's done now. All the missing flooring was damaged in the plumbing leak. Contractors come tomorrow to start working on the house. I'm so glad this is finally moving forward. I did pull out some … [Read more...] about Camping Out
The End of An Era
This is my very last weekend in my craft studio. Tomorrow, the contractors come to pick everything up and move it into a pod in the driveway while they fix the house. I am bummed. I have no idea how long things will be packed up. I'm still trying to figure out what to keep accessible and what I can live without for a bit. My friends keep telling me it's okay and everything will be better than before. I'm trying to keep the faith, but it's hard. … [Read more...] about The End of An Era
Under My Umbrella
Today, I'm back with a card using more of the Pleased As Punch pattern paper. This paper coordinates beautifully with the Under My Umbrella Bundle. For my umbrella and rain boots, I stamped directly on the pattern paper. I used the coordinating punch for the umbrella, but I did hand cut the boots. For the focal point of the card, I die cut the frame from the Nature's Thoughts Die set. I wanted the rain drops to look like they're … [Read more...] about Under My Umbrella
What’s New at SU – Pleased As Punch
Today, I'm joining The What's New at Stampin Up Blog Hop. We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who are Hoppin’ with exciting ideas to share with you. Today we will feature products from the Coordinating Product Release Flyer. These are products just released this month to coordinate with products in the Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Catalogs. I know you will find a lot of wonderful ideas shared today. On … [Read more...] about What’s New at SU – Pleased As Punch
Painted Poppies Class
At the last scrapbook retreat that I worked, I designed a fun class for some of the attendees to make. This is a wood easel stand that I painted white. For the class, they received an unpainted easel so they have the option to leave it natural wood or paint it themselves.This home decor piece ended up being fairly popular, but I still have a few kits left. Everything is already die cut, but you will need the stamp sets to go with it. If … [Read more...] about Painted Poppies Class
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Friday and Happy Valentine's Day! Today is the day we celebrate our love for each other. Typically, Valentine's is celebrated by couples, but why not share the love with your friends? These pillow boxes are just the right size to give your friends a couple pieces of chocolate or a small gift. Last weekend, I made some of these Valentine's treats to pass out at a Demonstrator event that I attended. I love making treat holders … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day
You’ve Got To Check This Out
I just got a sneak peak of the upcoming March Paper Pumpkin kit. This is going to be a good one! Cheers to seven years! This March, Paper Pumpkin has reached another exciting milestone: our seventh year of delivering fun, easy, creative projects to you and your customers. To thank everyone who has helped us along the way, we’re including an additional FREE stamp set with every March kit. This means that every subscriber will receive … [Read more...] about You’ve Got To Check This Out
Thoughtful Blooms
Two of my favorite items from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog have been the Thoughtful Blooms stamp and matching Bloom Punch. The Thoughtful Blooms stamp set is free with a $50 (pre-tax/shipping) order and the Bloom Punch is free with a $100 (pre-tax/shipping) order. The punch is on the pricier side, considering how much you have to spend to get it, but I have thoroughly enjoyed using it. And it makes cards like this one so much easier to … [Read more...] about Thoughtful Blooms