Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
When looking at a stamping project, do you ever wonder . . how was that done? There are many wonderful stamping techniques that you can apply to your stamping creations to step it up a notch. Wouldn’t it be nice to join a technique club and learn many cool stamping and paper crafting techniques? If you live in or near the Bergen County area in New Jersey, come and join …
How do you like this notepad? Back to school is around the corner and it would make a great gift for a teacher. Or you can put a magnet on the back and put it on YOUR fridge. I always have a “to do” list and this notepad works great to jot down all the things I need to do. Did you know you can see more projects ideas at my Stampin’ Up! …
31% off 31 Digital Sale has been EXTENDED to September 14. Why? Because you probably haven’t had a chance to finish the My Digital Studio projects you started or have been wanting to start but have not. After all it is summer and you’ve been busy… vacations, or even getting kids ready for school. This extension will give you time to send your projects to Stampin’ Up!’s Printing Services and to look over the …
Last year I discovered this sign at a wood shop store in Cape Cod, MA and thought it would be perfect for my studio so I bought it and now hangs nicely in my studio. I also like the distressed look of it. Over and over again, I hear at my various classes, clubs, and workshops “I made a mistake” as they work on their projects …
How would you feel if you received a card that had the message . . . “My thoughts are happiest when you’re in them” and on top of that has a super cool string art piece right smack in the middle of the card. Wow… I know I would feel special and loved. And this is today’s card. We learned this technique at my monthly technique club. The technique is …
I thought I would share with you some pictures I took on a recent trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico I took with my husband. We saw many wonderful sights. One of the them was the Tent Rocks National Monument (picture above). I thought these rock formations were cool. I love visiting national parks and going out west – so many wonderful things to see. Here’s …
Have you seen Stampin’ Up!’s latest ads in YOUR magazine? I just got a copy of my PaperCrafts magazine the other day and there it was . . . on page 12 this ad . . . Look familiar? I just posted the instructions to these flowers a couple of days ago. You can see it in this post. Here are some more ads that …
IT’S TOOL TIME! Do you know what a Stamp-a-ma-jig is? Do you know what it does? If you have one, do you use it? Have you ever tried to make a row of images but found that some of them came out crooked and and ruined your entire project . . which means you have to start all over . . . and who likes to do that?! …
I love flowers! They brighten your room and smell so nice. Each time you give flowers to someone you can convey a different message such as . . . Get well soon, I love you, Congratulations, I’m sorry and so many more. Fresh flowers are great and . . . Did you know you can make flowers out of paper, too? In last year’s Stampin’ Up! convention, …
Have you downloaded My Digital Studio 2 yet? If not, why not? It’s FREE for 30 days! Find out what all the buzz is about. You can download the trial version and familiarize yourself with it. Design your own projects, print them and enjoy them. Need invitations to a party or event you’re having? Use my Digital Studio to create them during your 30 day FREE trial. …
Did you know that today is Senior Citizen’s Day in the United States? President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation on August 19, 1988 to declare August 21 to be National Senior Citizen’s Day so that we can take time to recognize our senior citizens “for all they have achieved in life and for all they continue to accomplish”. Nowadays, many are living longer and healthier lives. …
Isn’t this a fun bike? It makes me feel like I need to get on it and ride through the countryside along a garden. This stamp set is from the Moving Forward Stamp Set? I love all the images from this fun stamp set. For almost 10 years, Stampin’ Up! has been partnering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, an organization that provides child abuse prevention programs, …
This is a new arrangement of an old hymn and in my opinion I think the arranger did it well. This is another one of my favorite songs to sing and it’s a powerful song that gives testimony to what God does in our lives when we trust in Him. If you saw the movie, Amazing Grace, you may have recognized the song. “Amazing Grace, how sweet the …
Who doesn’t like to hear the words, “You won”?! You jump up and down with excitement and when the prize is a STAMP SET – WOO HOO!!! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!! Can you feel my excitement? During the Stampin’ Up! convention, each of the class presenters asked us to mention the classes we attended at convention in our blogs or facebook and we would be entered in a …
Have you looked through the Holiday Catalog? Stampin’ Up! has surely done a fantastic job of putting together so many amazing products into this catalog so you can dress up your creations in incredible and unique ways. There are so many things I want which makes my wishlist pretty looooong. Although I have a list of my favorite stamps and accessories in this catalog, I’m …
Today is Tell a Joke Day! To celebrate, I asked the attendees of my card class to share a bad and clean joke to share. So here are two jokes someone shared with me. Joke # 1: What did the monster say after he ate the diesel engine? I could have had a V-8. Joke # 2: Would you like a honeymoon salad? What’s a honeymoon salad? Lettuce …
Aren’t sunflowers beautiful – tall and stately? Not only are they beautiful to look at but you can harvest the sunflower seeds and enjoy them–double the pleasure! Stampin’ Up!’s Sunflower Background Stamp is a wonderful stamp to have in your stamp collection. You can use it as a scrapbook page or card background or make it the focus of your card. This card is one we made at …
Are you in yet? Are you taking advantage of a great deal?! There is only ONE more day (August 16 deadline) to get in on this FABULOUS deal! Get Stampin’ Up!’s new ribbons of various colors for a MINIMAL cost. Use the ribbons to embellish your projects – wreaths, scrapbooks, baked goods, candy treats . . . the list is endless! And imagine making approximately 9 – 10 cards with just 2 yards …
In yesterday’s post I listed the first steps to scrapbooking your child’s school years. Now that you have your pictures in order you will need several supplies to help you with your scrapbooking project. Here are essential tools you will need: acid free adhesive to mount your pictures acid free album – choose your size (6×6; 8×8; 8-1/2 x 11; 12×12) scissors for cutting pictures cardstock …
Do you have pictures of your child from his/her school days still in boxes and unsorted, on your computer or even your camera? Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of pictures needed to be scrapped? Then let me help you get started and you’ll be on your way to enjoying these memories in a whole new way with your family. Here’s one way to consider when you …