Independence day has come and gone for another year but I couldn't let July pass without creating a patriotic Sampler for this month. Honestly, this one was a little bit of a struggle. I had a hard time figuring out how I was going to make fireworks because I really wanted fireworks in July's Sampler. I tried a couple different things, but none of them looked quite right. But I think the red and blue sparkles in the top left square are a … [Read more...] about July Sampler – Let Freedom Ring
Kits
June Sampler: Good Vibes
Surf's up! School is out for the year and in SoCal that means it's time to hit the beach. There's nothing quite like the relaxation of sitting on the beach with nothing to do and nowhere to be. Cold drink in hand and toes in the sand. Won't you join me at the beach? 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 seasonally. Several customers have used them in … [Read more...] about June Sampler: Good Vibes
New Kits Collection
I'm so excited to share a brand new product from Stampin Up, The Kits Collection. Stampin Up has released 10 kits that are available online. The kits are all inclusive. You'll find full-color instructions in the kit along with the necessary adhesives, ink, and a clear block to use with your stamps. Here are a couple pictures of some of the new kits. I knew I wanted to get one of the kits to see what they looked like. I selected the No … [Read more...] about New Kits Collection
April Paper Pumpkin-So Cool
April's Paper Pumpkin kit is reminiscent of those sweet Summer days, when you you'd be listening for the music of the coming ice cream truck. As soon as you could hear the faint sounds of music, we'd all run home for ice cream money. The truck would pull up and then the tough choice had to be made... creamsicles, fudgesicles, popsicles, and more. Decisions, decisions... I was always partial to fudgesicles. That ice cold creamy chocolate popsicle … [Read more...] about April Paper Pumpkin-So Cool
March Paper Pumpkin
March's Paper Pumpkin kit is so cool, I could not wait to put it together. First, let's start with that amazing box. I love the sun and the trees on the box. And, that bright yellow is just so warm and sunny. The kit makes eight cards, four each of two designs. The cards are a beautiful outdoorsy theme. March is our Anniversary kit and included some cool extras. The kit included those four stencils you see above, plus the sponge for using … [Read more...] about March Paper Pumpkin
February Paper Pumpkin-Bouquet of Hope
As we all know, last year 2020 was a thing. The challenges and losses that many people faced were horrible. And for some, 2021 continues in the same vein. The February Paper Pumpkin kit, Bouquet of Hope is designed to share love and support with friends or family. And hopefully brighten someone's day. The flowers in the kit are just gorgeous. The flowers on the card are actually preprinted and colored. But there is a stamp in the kit with a … [Read more...] about February Paper Pumpkin-Bouquet of Hope
Tag Buffet
Now that the Holidays have come and gone, it's time to replenish your stash of gift tags so they are all ready to go next year. Our Tag Buffet Project Kit is perfect for this. And, it's now half off through the end of the August-December Catalog (ends January 4th). This kit is really easy to put together, and it comes with the lovely Holly Box. The Box is perfect if you want to make the tags and give them away as a gift or you can use it for … [Read more...] about Tag Buffet
November Paper Pumpkin
November's Paper Pumpkin kit, Jolly Gingerbread is perfect for Holiday gift-giving. November's kit makes 15 cards and envelopes. The little gingerbread house cards seal on the side and bottom to make a pouch. I've seen a ton of ideas online about how to make the houses into 3D boxes or into full size cards. I can't wait to make a few gingerbread houses to add to my Holiday decorations. Plus the kit includes are those candy pieces to … [Read more...] about November Paper Pumpkin