True story, I bought the Winter Owl bundle just so I could make this card. I knew the owl stamps would be perfect to make some Harry Potter-type cards. This owl stamped on white paper white looks just like Harry's owl Hedwig. And then of course, I had to add the explosion of Hogwarts letters coming out of the Post Box. I used several different stamp sets to make this card. The Chase Your Dreams is an older, retired stamp set. The red wax … [Read more...] about Still Waiting For My Hogwarts Letter
November Sampler-Harvest Time
It's time for November's Sampler Kit.. Harvest Time! Thinking about harvesting, I picture fields of corn or pumpkin patches. And with farming, you've got to have a scarecrow to scare away the birds. This was a theme that was requested by a couple different people. I hope they enjoy my vision of harvest time. Several people have asked what I do with the samplers. I use them as home decor pieces in my home. I change it out every month … [Read more...] about November Sampler-Harvest Time
New At SU-Winter Owl
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 gift card and gift certificate holders. I used the Winter Owl stamp set for my card today. For my gift card holder, I made a z-fold card. With a z-fold, the front panel is folded in half so when standing the card looks like a backwards Z. I've seen … [Read more...] about New At SU-Winter Owl
Sale and OnStage Recap
Before I talk about Saturday's event, I want to let you know about Stampin Up's Seasonal Sale this week, Tuesday through Thursday. Select products in the Annual Catalog will be on sale for three days. This is a great way to collect those ink pads and paper that you have on your shopping list. Keep in mind that quantities are limited. Order early in the sale to get the best selection. Attending a virtual event is not quite the same as an in … [Read more...] about Sale and OnStage Recap
OnStage @Home
Tomorrow is Stampin Up's OnStage Demonstrator event. This year's event is virtual so we'll be logging in on our computers from around the world. If you signed up for this event early enough during the registration period, Stampin Up set out a goodie box. I definitely didn't want to miss out on anything, so I sign up the first day registration opened. Just look at the goodies they sent me. The box included photo props, a really nice notebook, … [Read more...] about OnStage @Home
New Online Exclusive Products
Stampin Up just released another round of products in their online store. Here is a sampling of just some of the new products. I could not resist ordering the Fluffiest Friends bundle. Those chubby critters are just the cutest! Check out the online store to see the full list of new products. Click the Shop button on the right and it will take you to my store, which is open 24/7. Select the section for Online Exclusives and you can … [Read more...] about New Online Exclusive Products
Rustic Christmas Kit
One of the newer kits in the Kits Collection is the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit. This kit makes 25 little envelopes that you can string up as an advent calendar. I've made the four different styles of envelopes here so you can see what they look like. The envelopes are flat, so they would fit something like a smaller flat fun-size candy bar, a gift card, or some cash. You could also use it as "surprise" Holiday outings or activities … [Read more...] about Rustic Christmas Kit
October Paper Pumpkin-Home For The Holidays
October's Paper Pumpkin kit has the most adorable Holiday Cards in it. The kit makes eight cards, two each of two designs. Plus the box has a great design on the outside, which will be perfect for gift giving this year. This kit includes a bottle of dazzling details glitter glue so you can add that extra sparkle to your cards. If you missed out subscribing in time to get this kit shipped to you directly, I have a stock on hand ready to … [Read more...] about October Paper Pumpkin-Home For The Holidays