I realize book clubs are generally considered not "cool". But, my friends and I are all avid readers. We were always talking about recent books that we had read and recommending new ones to each other. So starting a book club seemed like a logical step. Plus it gave us an excuse to get together once a month and have a girls night. We even took it one step further and Lyndi looked up actual book club discussion questions. We usually pick one or … [Read more...] about We Started A Book Club
It’s The Last Day
Today is the very last day of Sale-A-Bration. I know. I can't believe it's the end already. Feels like it was just the Holidays last week and in reality March starts tomorrow. Just a recap on how Sale-a-bration works. JOIN: Our $99 Starter Kit is fully customizable. You select $125 worth of products to be in your kit. In addition to the $125 in products, you get two options to pick from. Option 1: A free stamp set called Handmade … [Read more...] about It’s The Last Day
Treat Yourself
Sale-A-Bration ends on February 28th. The time to Treat Yourself is NOW. This Fruit Salad pattern paper is just the cutest and it's FREE during Sale-A-Bration. I love the watermelon paper - it's the rind on one side and the fruity goodness on the other side. This style of card is called a gate fold. The two front pieces overlap in the front. The watermelon on the right is strategically placed to hold the left flap closed without taping it … [Read more...] about Treat Yourself
One Fine Day
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