Today's Five Minute Friday project is something I made a couple weeks ago, but haven't had a chance to share it here yet. Mason jars and mason jar crafts are so popular right now so it's no surprise Stampin Up released a great Holiday mason jar stamp set. Today's project uses the new Jar of Haunts stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Jars Framelits. The images in the stamp set are frighteningly good. And my favorite is the floating … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – I’ve Got My Eyes On You
Holiday Boutique Prep
So my desk looks like a tornado hit it. I'd show pictures, but nope, not going to this time. Just picture about five a six projects mostly done and all the accompanying supplies for all those projects spread out. I think I'm down to 8" of workspace now. I just managed to finish up a couple dozen cards and I'll get those supplies put away very soon because now I need to get out the stuff for the next project. I know you're wondering why all the … [Read more...] about Holiday Boutique Prep
Service To Others
I don't talk about it very often here, but there is nothing like the good feeling you get when in service for others. I don't do what I do because I expect to hear a thank you or receive some kind of reciprocation. I do what I do to encourage and help others. Actually that is a large portion of what I do. Encouraging others. Sure, I love playing with paper and stamps and ink. But what I love more is igniting that spark of delight in someone … [Read more...] about Service To Others
Five Minute Friday – Totally Trees
I'm a fan of quick and simple cards. Sometimes those over the top cards are just too much. Same thing when it comes to pattern paper. Wild, crazy designs and bold colors are usually not my thing. I had to see the new Petals and Paisley's Designer Series Paper in action before I ordered it myself. I'll admit, some of these patterns are just not me. That's ok though because every sheet is 2-sided. I may not be fond of those giant paisley's, but the … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Totally Trees
Cookie Cutter Christmas Clips
So I have a little obsession that I have not shared with you yet… it’s my planner. If you’re a “planner girl”, you know exactly what I’m talking about. If you’re not, it’s a whole new crafting obsession to get addicted to. What it boils down to is decorating your planner with stamps, stickers, clips, washi tape, and anything else that will fit in your planner. If you google “planner ideas”, there are thousands of images that pop-up. There is so … [Read more...] about Cookie Cutter Christmas Clips
Holly Berry Happiness
This year, for the first time ever, my Downline Group has organized a booth at a Holiday Boutique. It's something that I have thought about doing for years, but hadn't taken the leap yet. Boutiques can be intimidating. There is a ton of organization and prep work that goes into them. We have been so lucky that Lyndi was willing to take on all the paperwork and getting us all organized. Our Boutique is still a couple weeks away (thank … [Read more...] about Holly Berry Happiness
It’s Fri-Yay!
If you've read my last couple of posts, you should have seen this special near the bottom. The Paper Pumpkin BOGO special is available only through October 10th. You pay for the first month and the second month is free when you sign up for an ongoing subscription. If you sign up now, your first kit will be October’s, and you will get November free. Just click the link on the left and it will take you to my Paper Pumpkin website to register … [Read more...] about It’s Fri-Yay!
Totally Trees
We are inching towards the First Day of Fall, but it's still hot here. Southern California typically gets it's heat mid-August and it goes straight through til October 31st. Our Fall weather typically starts November 1st. Frankly, I would love a little cool weather right now. One of things that we don't get here in Southern California is those amazing Fall colors. We just don't get cold enough for the trees to turn those bright, bold colors. I … [Read more...] about Totally Trees