Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
I needed to make a special card for a sweet and special elderly couple who used to attend my church before they moved away and who are going through a rough time with the husband on hospice and the wife dealing with cancer. I decided to use one of my favorite stamp sets, Just Believe for this card. I like the softness of the flowers. I colored the flower image …
When I discovered the brick wall technique a while back, I knew I had to try it. I loved the look of it. I also wanted to change the usual fold to a fancier fold so I used the double dutch fold technique. The top opens upward and it has two small panels at the bottom that open outward. I love the brick wall technique, and …
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I love the Perfectly Preserved Bundle – it’s so versatile and it’s one of my top 10 favorite stamps in the Holiday Catalog as I mentioned in an earlier post. Here’s another card using this stamp set and the Cannery framelits to die cut the images. I like the contrast of these colors and how well they work together. You can see another card using the flowers in this stamp set …
I LOVE singing this song! I am a choir director as well as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and I love music and love to sing! But not just any song, but those that draw me closer to God. When I look all around me and see the beautiful sunset or sunrise, trees swaying as if they’re dancing, flowers blooming – I just see beauty. And how great it is …
Working full time outside the home is exhausting especially when you come home and have to work some more with cooking, cleaning, running errands, paying bills, etc. and not to mention taking time out to spend some time with your kids . . . whew! I’m exhausted already!! Tomorrow is Working Parent’s Day and this is the daily routine that many parents go through. It’s hard! …
Wish you could learn how to stamp? Wish you could make some cool projects but you don’t have the materials to do so? Wish you could just go out with friends for a night of fun? Here’s the solution: Head on over to one of my classes. I offer classes on the 1st Friday of every month. They are fun and you’ll also make new friends who love …
I cased this card from a kid theme swap I received at convention, unfortunately, either there was no name attached or the label fell off so I can’t give credit to that person. I made a couple of changes but kept the color scheme and design which I thought was great. I gave this card to my nephew who shares the same birthday I do. Although he’s …
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Here’s a sympathy card I made using the Perfectly Preserved stamp set and Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder. I sponged Whisper White Craft Ink around the edge of the Sahara Sand cardstock and masked and sponged the inside of the mason jar to give it the look of water inside the jar. Today marks the 11th anniversary of 9/11 which is always a tough one to remember. So many …
Stampin’ Dimensionals are not just for cardmaking – they’re also great for science projects! “Mom, where are the Stampin’ Dimensionals” was a real question asked by my friend’s son who didn’t want to use just ordinary glue but wanted extra dimension for his science project. He said his project would look better!! I agree! Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430 In case you don’t know what Stampin’ Dimensionals are, they are …
How many times do we see people around us who are hurting or just need a listening ear, and we don’t stop to reach out to those in need because we’re just too busy. This song is a great reminder to me to reach out whenever and wherever I can. That is my desire. Winner My birthday random drawing winner is LINDA! Congratulations!!! Here are …
Here’s the Fall Mini Album I promised to show you today. It’s simple and quick to put together. I was inspired by Kim Assaly’s album. I used the French Foliage, Day of Gratitude Stamp Set and (Always Thankful retired stamp set). Here it is open on one side. I used Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive, and Early Espresso cardstock & ink. (Lots of Early Espresso ink for lots …
Here’s a quick but elegant 3×3 thank you card. I used From My Heart Stamp Set. It has many nice sayings with cool graphics and if you want to add an extra dimensional layer it’s easy with the Labels Collection Framelits Dies #125598. I embossed the image with Tangerine Tango embossing powder, added a small basic rhinestone in the middle of the heart, pierced the corners and it was done. …
Here’s a sneak peak of the mini album we’ll be doing at my fall theme class tomorrow. I loved how it turned out. Come back Saturday to see the album. Leave a Comment . . . If you did not read yesterday’s post, you should check it out. I am giving away some freebies in honor of my birthday. Offer ends tonight (September 6) at midnight. …
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY. . . TIME TO CELEBRATE . . . WOO HOO! Don’t you just love birthdays? I’m so thankful for another year God has blessed me with. In honor of my special day, I am giving away some freebies! Who doesn’t like freebies? Here’s what you need to do to get them: Purchase $40 worth of products and receive a FREE Gold Stampin’ Dazzle Marker (from the Holiday Catalog – page 19) from me …
Isn’t it great to get together with friends and family and enjoy doing something FUN? Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a day or evening of stampin’ fun at your own Stampin’ Up! party? And what if I told you that you can earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products while having fun?! It’s all possible when you host your own party. I provide the supplies and the ideas and …
Here in the United States, we are celebrating Labor Day, a federal holiday which started in 1894 to honor American workers. Labor Day is also a time for sales, the beginning of the NFL and college football season and is the unofficial end of summer which means back to school. For some, it’s the end of wearing white. It is the end of a carefree summer and the beginning of more structured fall …
Every time I sing this song at church or at home, it brings joy to my heart as I contemplate God’s greatness and what a blessing it is to know Him and to serve Him in all I do. I love Carrie Underwood’s rendition of this great and powerful hymn. At the end of her interview at the Grand Opry, Carrie says, “God bestows upon everybody certain talents and at some …
How would you like to get a NEW 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon for FREE? Well, you can! During the month of September only, for every $40 you spend on Stampin’ Up! products (before shipping & tax) you select the Satin Ribbon of your choice! And if you place an order of $200 that means you get ALL 5 colors! Now that’s a great deal– it’s a win, …