The Full of Life Suite in the new Annual Catalog is one of my favorite new Suites. The pattern paper in the Suite is right up my alley. I love the bright, fun rainbow colors. For today's card, I used a mix of the pattern paper with white accents. The white really helps the colors stand out. I typically don't use a lot of white in my cards, but I love how the white heart really makes the word "friend" stand out. I love the background paper. … [Read more...] about Miss You Friend
June Special
From now until the end of June, you can take advantage of an additional 10% off on stamp and die bundles. Plus you can save 10% off both the Mini Stampin Cut & Emboss machine and the full-size Stampin Cut & Emboss machine. Just add the items to your cart and you should see the sale pricing pop up. I had a couple bundles that I had my eye on and this was the perfect time to grab them. I love a good sale just as much as you do. … [Read more...] about June Special
One Last Birdhouse!
This is it for the birdhouses at this time. I wanted to end the set on a really cute project - a 3D birdhouse. This little house turned out better than I hoped. I stamped one house for the front and die cut both the front and a second house for the back. Then I used a strip of 3x12" card stock to make the box center. There really wasn't a great way to measure out the strip in advance. So I just scored it as I went along around all the … [Read more...] about One Last Birdhouse!
Do You Have A Birdhouse?
Have you ever had a birdhouse? Did a bird ever use it? I've had a birdhouse on my porch for years, but I have never seen a bird use it. I don't know if it's because the hole in the front is too small. Or maybe it's too dark inside. I bought the birdhouse because I thought it was pretty. I didn't really expect a bird to move into it, but it sure would have been something to create a home that they would actually use. In the meantime, I'm … [Read more...] about Do You Have A Birdhouse?
Last Day
Before I share today's project, a reminder that today is the last day to take advantage of the May sign up special. With the purchase of the Stater Kit you get a selection of In Color products for free. A week or so ago I shared a project using the Country Birdhouse bundle on a wood plaque. I hadn't really had a chance to make anything other than that with the set so it was time to get it back out and make a few other projects. The … [Read more...] about Last Day
City Sights Kit
One of the newest kits in the Kit Collection is City Sights. I don't often purchase these for myself, but this is one I couldn't resist. I love the skyline views on the cards. The kit makes eight cards, four each of two designs. The kit includes the sentiments in four different languages: English, French, German, and Dutch. The kit also includes a clear block for using with the stamps. Our Kits Collection is available online. Stampin Up … [Read more...] about City Sights Kit
May Paper Pumpkin-The Best There Is
May's Paper Pumpkin kit has these great cards that look like distressed wood. I love the patterned envelopes that match the cards. We tend to have a lot of floral cards or cards that are more feminine in style. I love all the gorgeous flowers, but it a nice change when we have a kit that is not floral. May's kit is a perfect one for more masculine themes with Father's Day coming up next month. In fact, one of the stamps in this kit says "Happy … [Read more...] about May Paper Pumpkin-The Best There Is
May Magnet Stand-Sending Sunshine
Who's ready for Summer? We're still another month away, but I'm ready for sunshine and warmer days. Here in SoCal, we are deep into the May-gray days. It's overcast and chilly. I'm hoping for some better weather soon. I'm doing my best to manifest some sunshine with my May Magnet Stand kit, Sending Sunshine. Nothing says Summer like a day at the beach. This kit is $15 and if you need the magnet stand, it's an additional $5. This kit comes … [Read more...] about May Magnet Stand-Sending Sunshine