Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
August 31 is the last day for 2 Stampin’ Up! Promotions . . . Pick a FREE Project Kit – click here to learn more and here. Paper Pumpkin Promotion – Join Paper Pumpkin for only $10 a month for the first 2 months. Go to mypaperpumpkin.com website to join and pick me as your demonstrator. Make sure to click on “Add Promo Code” and enter Promo Code: …
Get the Papillon Potpourri stamp set and Bitty Butterfly punch bundle and SAVE! From August 29 – September 30, get 15% off this bundle. It’s a fun set to get if you’re a beginner stamper or a seasoned stamper. Everyone loves butterflies. Do you already own this stamp set or punch? Why not buy another and start your Christmas shopping early or give it to …
We made this card at my technique club using the Truly Grateful Stamp set with the masking/painter’s tape technique. I like the background look you get with this technique. You probably have some painter’s tape lying around from one of your painting projects at home. Ink up the tape, place it on the paper and remove and you get an instant background effect. You’ll get a …
Here’s another card I made some time ago at my mom’s request for her friend. Just like yesterday’s card, I didn’t have a Spanish sentiment like this one so I printed one from my computer. I got the idea for this card from another Stampin’ Up! demonstrator but, unfortunately, can’t remember the name. This set is one of my favorite flower sets because you can use …
Here’s another one of those cards I didn’t get to post earlier . . . While my mom was in the hospital she asked me to make a card for her sister since she couldn’t get one for her. I didn’t have any Spanish sentiments, so I printed one on the computer and punch it with my scallop oval punch. I stamped the flowers in Stazon, …
For the next couple of days I will be sharing some cards I made a couple of months ago but didn’t get to post them. Here’s the first card for the seashell lover. I used the masking technique on the shells and added just a touch of the Dazzling Diamonds glitter to give a few of the shells some shine. I stamped the script stamp with VersaMark onto the Pool …
Want more Christmas holiday stamps in addition to the ones in our Holiday Catalog? Click here to see some new cool hot off the press stamps! I was very excited when I saw these new stamps and the possibilities on how to use them. It’s never too early to get started on your Christmas cards or other holiday projects before the rush of the season begins. …
Rev Up the Fun is a fun stamp set that also works well with Gorgeous Grunge (one of my top 10 in the catalog). This set is perfect for masculine cards. Noticed the background? I inked it up before I embossed it with the Chevron Embossing Folder. My newsletter is coming out this week so don’t miss it by signing up for my exclusive newsletter (see right side …
There are lots of fun things in the new INTERACTIVE Holiday Catalog! Download and install the FREE Layar app to your smart phone and learn more about the product that has the interactive symbol – see page 5 in the catalog 6 Bundle & Save items which means 15% savings for you when you buy them in a bundle Banner Kits Quick & Easy Simply …
This card makes a quick and easy one with the Birthday Candles wheel – just wheel it, apply some glitter and you have a nice girly card or change the color, omit the glitter and you have yourself a masculine card! Using Stampin’ Wheels is a quick way to decorate a party bag or paper for gift wrapping – tissue paper or the outside wrap. …
Wouldn’t it be GREAT if you can experience all the fun I had at convention last week? Click here and here to read what I’m talking about. Wouldn’t it be GREAT if you could be the first to know and try out new new products before they’re released to everyone? Wouldn’t it be GREAT if you could have access to tons of stamping ideas? Wouldn’t it be …
I participated in a 3 x 3 card swap at convention and here’s the card I made. I absolutely LOVE the Wetlands Stamp set. Well I made it home, unpacked and put away all my goodies – now it’s time to rest a little and tomorrow it’s time to work a little and then play with my new sets a lot! IT’S ALMOST OVER . . . …
The 2013 Stampin’ Up! Convention was a great experience! There were 25 prize patrols which meant everyone was a winner in addition to the 3 all-attendee giveaways! The last prize patrol was the best one of them all — 25 people won ALL the stamp sets in the upcoming Holiday catalog!! Wow – can you imagine?!! Wish I had one that prize!! I’m grateful for all …
Day 2 at convention . . . .There were many great products announced at Convention today! One of them is Undefined, a new product line where you can carve your own stamp image and have a one-of-a-kind stamp! Watch the video below to see how it works. Everyone at convention was given the opportunity to try out the product by making our own stamp–lots …
Here’s another swap I made for Stampin’ Up! Convention using the Timeless Talk Stamp Set and Betsy’s Blossoms. I stamped the blossoms on the top first and then I embossed with the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. Come back tomorrow and see my 3 x 3 card swap and hear what’s going on at convention. I’m exhausted – time to rest for another big day tomorrow! Till …
It’s been several weeks of busyness as I got ready for this big event here in Utah and now it’s finally here! Can you imagine how much excitement there will be with 6,000 people in attendance?! It all starts tonight! Today we start by getting our bags (I’ll post it later!) and going on a tour at the Stampin’ Up! headquarters. Later tonight the general …
It’s been a few days since I’ve posted – I’ve been busy, busy, busy getting ready for the Stampin’ Up! convention next week making 170 swaps and getting ready for my upcoming classes & clubs when I get back. I’m done with 2 sets of swaps and have my cardstock cut for my 3rd one. Can’t wait for convention – so much fun!! Meanwhile, here’s a quick & easy card …
I realized I never posted my Top 10 for the 2013-14 catalog as I said I would! So hard to choose from so many wonderful stamp sets and all the accessories, but here is my list–no longer just 10 but 11. What are your favorites? Leave me a comment below. Big Shot Magnetic Platform 130658 This is my #1 pick out of everything in the …
As we celebrate Independence Day in America I am so thankful to God first for the freedom and protection He has allowed me to experience here in the United States. I am also thankful for all the servicemen & women who have given their lives to keep us safe and have sacrificed so much to do this. With deep appreciation I say THANK YOU from a grateful …
Stampin’ Up! has some very pretty Designer Series Paper that coordinates beautifully with their cardstock, ink and other accessories. From now until July 31, 2013 buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper and get one pack FREE!! If you haven’t seen the Designer Series Paper collection click here for the catalog and go to page 151, 153 and 154. Here’s some more info you need to know about this …