Did you know you can make a countdown calendar for just about anything? Like counting down to a special birthday, or a special occasion, or a holiday, or even the last day of school. I have several different countdown calendars that I've used through the years. One of my favorites is our vacation countdown calendar. The kids loved this one when they were little because they could see that number getting smaller every single day, which meant we … [Read more...] about EEEK!
August Paper Pumpkin
Before I share the August Paper Pumpkin kit, I wanted to remind you that you only have a couple more days to sign up and get the September kit (deadline is 9/10). If you are already signed up for September, but want to receive more than one kit, you can sign into your account and change the quantity on the number of kits to be shipped. If you want to increase only September’s kit, you will need to remember to change it back after your September … [Read more...] about August Paper Pumpkin
Happy Holidays!
Too soon? There is so much Stampin Up news to share starting today! I’m not even sure where to begin. First up… the Holiday Catalog starts today! You can order any of those awesome new products from the Holiday Catalog beginning today. There are so many great things. I’ve been having fun playing with new products, and the stamp sets and paper are to die for. Don’t worry, I will have lots of new things to share with you in the coming … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays!
A Bit of Seaside
Here in the US, we are enjoying a long weekend celebrating Labor Day today. I realize we still have another three weeks of Summer and in SoCal we actually have hot weather right up til Halloween. But, Labor Day typically signifies the unofficial end of summer since school typically starts around this time. Both kids are back in school now. College started a couple weeks ago for my oldest and my baby is a High School Senior this year. I … [Read more...] about A Bit of Seaside
Wild Roses
That statement that you can learn something new everyday is true. I recently made a bunch of note cards for a family member to use and I used the stamp set To a Wild Rose. That got me thinking… what is a wild rose? Or is that just something they used to name the stamp set? Did you know there is actually class of roses called wild roses? Who knew? Wild roses differ from garden roses as they tend to be a tougher, low-maintenance plant adaptable to … [Read more...] about Wild Roses
It’s a Two-For-One Today
First, thank you to everyone that didn’t mind that I took a day off work. Every now and then a break is much needed. Just like I promised on Monday, I’m back today with a simple and lovely card using the Magnolia Lane Suite. Actually, I have two different versions of this same card for you today. This is the first version of this card. Our pattern paper is just so pretty that I wanted to make it the focus on this card. I originally started with … [Read more...] about It’s a Two-For-One Today
I spent the day Goofing off
Some of you know that I work a full time job in addition to my Stampin Up job. Saturday’s and Sunday’s are usually work days for me... around all the soccer games and tournaments of course. Between the two, I’ve been working close to 60 hours a week, more if I have an event that week. Last week, I added up how many vacation days I’ve used this year and it hasn’t been very many. (No wonder I feel like I need a vacation.) Well, I decided to … [Read more...] about I spent the day Goofing off
Happy Friday!
Tomorrow I’ll be back at the Just Crop Retreat in Fullerton. I’m looking forward to seeing all the happy crafters at the Retreat. It is always so inspiring to see what everyone is working on. Afterwards, I just want to go home and make things. Today, I’m sharing one of the two make & takes I’ll have at the Retreat tomorrow. This make & take uses the Follow Your Art Suite of products. This is such a fun Suite – perfect for any … [Read more...] about Happy Friday!