Happy Monday! I've got a busy week ahead and needed some quick and easy cards. I realized it's been a while since I use my Little Monkey stamp set. Any stamp set that has a matching punch, makes a really quick card. In fact, I used the punch to make the monkey, rather than stamping it and coloring it in. I love the versatility of the punch, being able to use it with both a stamped image and just by itself. Well, I'm off to get a bunch of … [Read more...] about Swinging By
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The Art Shop
Online shopping has become such a huge thing in the last couple years. I'm guilty of it too. It's so easy to click add to cart and your order arrives in two days. But, there is nothing like browsing in a cute shop and enjoying the ambiance. If I came across this Art Shop, you can bet I would have to take a look inside. There's nothing like the smell of fresh inks and paints. Plus the visual appeal of all things in rainbow order... pencils, … [Read more...] about The Art Shop
Kits On Sale
Did you know our kits are on sale this month? Some kits are on sale up to 30% off. Now is your chance to get those kits you've been putting off. This is the perfect time to stock up for Holiday gifts. You definitely take advantage of this sale. Click the Shop button on the right and it will take you to my online store. … [Read more...] about Kits On Sale
Lots Of Love
Happy Monday! I'm back today with more typewritten love notes. The Just My Type stamp set is still on my desk and I've enjoyed making a variety of cards with it. I suspect this stamp set will end up in my "save forever" stash even after it's retired. When you have a lot to say, you need to make a big card. Today's card is a slimline style, which measures 3.5" x 8.5". The Delightfully Eclectic pattern paper pack contains the two pattern papers … [Read more...] about Lots Of Love
That’s A Lot of Pink
The color pink has been all over the internet lately with the release of the new Barbie movie. I haven't seen the movie yet so I can't comment on it. But I can definitely join in the pink craze and make some pink cards. This card is a little different with a smaller panel on the front of the card. You can see that the left side is only about a third of the way across. And the smaller panel on top allows you to see the background on the base … [Read more...] about That’s A Lot of Pink
Just My Type
I don't know why I'm a sucker for vintage typewriters. I'm sure it has to do with fond memories of my grandmother, who used to be a writer. I remember watching her type on an old typewriter. She couldn't type too fast or the keys would catch each other. Of course, I haven't used a typewriter for years. There's no need anymore with computers, cell phones, and iPads. Still, the nostalgia gets to me occasionally. The sound it made when I typed … [Read more...] about Just My Type
Last Day To Earn Bonus Coupons
Today is the last day to earn your Bonus Days Coupons. For every $50 you spend (pre-tax/shipping), you will earn one $5 coupon to redeem in August. There is no limit to the number of Bonus Days coupons you can earn. Once you complete your order, Stampin Up will send you an email with all of your coupons. Be sure to keep your email in a safe place. Stampin Up does not keep track of your coupon codes. Your Bonus Days coupons are redeemable … [Read more...] about Last Day To Earn Bonus Coupons
Catch The Wave
I promised you a completely different look using the Circle Sayings Bundle. This takes the same stamp set in the whole new direction. I used the ocean scene for my card today. I stamped it first in Crumb Cake. Then I used my small blending brushes to add all the color. To color only the one part at a time, I used a mask to cover up the rest of the circle. I love how this card turned out. The bright sunset over the blue ocean waves is … [Read more...] about Catch The Wave