I'm going to will some warmer weather into effect. I'm getting out some bright colors and I'm sharing them here. The Fruit Salad pattern paper is one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration items and it is full of bright, fun cheerful colors. The "one fine day" stamp is from the Documenting The Day stamp set, which is also one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration items. Sale-A-Bration ends February 28th so we are in the final days to earn free products. For … [Read more...] about One Fine Day
February Paper Pumpkin-Hello Spring
I know that Southern California has fairly mild weather compared to much of the rest of the Country, but I'm already tired of the cold days and nights. I'm really looking forward to Spring and warmer weather. February's kit is warm and refreshing. I love these plant cards. Paper Pumpkin is Stampin Up's monthly subscription kit. If you missed out subscribing in time to get the February kit sent to you, you still have time to subscribe and get … [Read more...] about February Paper Pumpkin-Hello Spring
New At SU-Storybook Friends
Welcome to our NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who are Hoppin’ with creative paper crafting ideas to share with you. Today we are showcasing products from the January-April Stampin’ Up! Catalog but making something miniature with them. I chose to take one of our Book Treat boxes and make a tiny vignette. I love the pattern paper in this Suite. It reminds me of the old Peter Rabbit books. … [Read more...] about New At SU-Storybook Friends
Almost Over
We are getting close to the end of Sale-A-Bration. We have just under two weeks left to take advantage of the many benefits of Sale-A-Bration. Here’s how Sale-a-bration works. SHOP: For every $60 you spend (pre-tax/shipping), you get to pick a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. There are two items that require a $120 pre-tax/shipping purchase to qualify for them and it's noted in the Catalog. HOST: For every order or … [Read more...] about Almost Over
Sending Love
Happy Valentine's Day! Today is the big day. Did you send out those Valentine cards? If not, you can still mail them now or even hand deliver them. Today's card is a design that I borrowed from an old card swap that I had received. Usually, I give away my old card swaps, but I really liked the clever design of this card with the sentiment peeking out from the inside so I kept it in my stash to recreate at some point. And in case you're … [Read more...] about Sending Love
Simple Is Good
It's perfectly okay to create quick and easy cards. It's better to have them completed and sent on to the recipient than waiting for perfect inspiration or just the right supplies. Like today's card, which is a simple Valentine for a special person. We all want to hear that someone cares for us and remembers us. This card took only a few minutes to make, but it can put a smile on a loved one's face for hours. P.S. Valentine's Day is … [Read more...] about Simple Is Good
Did You Know?
Did you know that Stampin Up sells die sets that coordinate with our Paper Pumpkin kits? Starting last year, Stampin Up has released a die set each Quarter that coordinates with three months of our Paper Pumpkin kits. This is the die set for January through March. In March, Stampin Up will release the die set for the April through June Paper Pumpkin kits. The dies are a product that you have to purchase separately on our website. The Paper … [Read more...] about Did You Know?
Be Mine
The Hearts of Elegance bundle is in our Online Exclusives section of our store. This bundle does not appear in our regular catalog. Instead it's available through our online store. I paired the bundled with our brand new gift bags. The gift bags come in a pack with two different sizes. This is the smaller gift bag. I left the top open so I can add some treats to it. The mini gold heart that I used is self-adhesive. The hearts are out … [Read more...] about Be Mine