For my son's graduation, I wanted to make something special and "cool". And, I have a weakness for Martha Stewart cakes. They also look so amazing and she says that anyone can make them. Well, that's true, but I've found that her cakes are usually very time consuming. BUT, they are always AMAZINGLY yummy! I saw the recipe for her chocolate chip cookie cake in the July magazine last year and … [Read more...] about Con-Grad-ulations Cake!
My Baby is Graduating Elementary School Today
Oh my, where does the time fly? I can still remember the night he was born like it was last year. Well, it wasn't last year, not by a long shot! It was more than 12 years ago. Wow! Today he graduates from Elementary School. How did that happen so fast? Happy Stampin! Check out my Store, open 24/7: http://www.dianebrowning.stampinup.net. … [Read more...] about My Baby is Graduating Elementary School Today
Fabric
I love that our fabric is the same pattern as our Designer Series Paper. Such fun patterns and prints. At our last downline meeting, Shannon gave each of us these tissue holders. Aren't they cute! Love this. Happy Stampin! Check out my Store, open 24/7: http://www.dianebrowning.stampinup.net. … [Read more...] about Fabric
My Mantle
Each Season, I redecorate our Mantle. It may seem like a lot of work, but it's really not. Over time, I've made the pennant banners using (at the time) current Stampin Up papers and supplies. Most of these products have now retired but you could easily re-create them using current products. This is the Spring Mantle. Each year it might vary slightly depending on what I decide to include or if I find something new I can't resist. I … [Read more...] about My Mantle
New toys!!
My wonderful UPS deliveryman brought my box of new goodies today! I know it's his job, but I get excited when I hear that truck rumbling down the street and then the screech of brakes when he stops in front of my house. (If you order from my online store, this excitement can be yours too!) Super quick and simple card, which is exactly what I needed since I was preparing for my Downline Meeting tomorrow night. This card uses … [Read more...] about New toys!!
As promised…
Here is the finished card! What do you think? Our swaps are always based on the current contest listed in our Demonstrator Magazine, Stampin Success. This month's theme is "abc" alphabets. I used some of the new In Colors, Midnight Muse as the card base and Summer Starfruit for the flower. I used the large circular stamp in Betsy's Blossoms to stamp tone-on-tone Summer Starfruit for the large flower, and in Pool Party … [Read more...] about As promised…
New Supplies
I *LOVE* when a new Catalog comes out. It means breand new supplies. What could be better than fun new stuff? It makes me so happy to have new paper and ink. Well, I'm getting ready for my Downline Meeting and I've been busy stampin away. I haven't quite figured out what I'm going to do with all the pieces, but I know it'll come together. I'm more of a experimental stamper. I keep experimenting with my goodies until I come … [Read more...] about New Supplies
Have Your Cake
And Eat it Too! One of the benefits of being a Stampin Up demonstrator, is being with other demonstrators! My Downline Group gets together once a month to swap cards, do a make & take, and talk about current/upcoming Stampin Up business. Remember, what's current for a demonstrator is actually upcoming for customers. We get the benefit of buying products and getting access to specials before the general public. And we get … [Read more...] about Have Your Cake