For the last few years we have tried to give practical gifts to our family. The gals love handmade cards and last year it was "Nuts" in a special little holder for the guys. I just found the perfect (and inexpensive) gift for my troops this year. There is a little story which I'll share…
Jackie Topa is an exceptionally talented stamper and I love looking at her blog. She introduced this wonderful stationery box sometime back and I've been wanting to share it with my club members. I showed one at my 80 Cards from one Simply Scrappin' Kit in October and my club members decided they wanted to…
I found this darling little Mini Pizza Box which was shared by Jen del Muro on Splitcoast Stampers. I have revised it just to add the measurements for the regular card sized box (A2 or 5 1/2 x 4 1/4). You can download the pdf file here for the measurements. At our 80 Card from…
At our Stampin' Up Convention this summer, we learned how to make "The Perfect Bag". So I have made up a little tutorial for you to be able to recreate your own bags for the holidays. They are fast and can be made in any size/shape for the perfect gift! Here's a picture of 4…
The next few cards are various ones I have been doing – new sets have to be used, right? So I'm using them!! To You & Yours Stamp Set: To You & Yours (111706, page 45), Snow Swirled (111690, page 32) Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Ski Slop Designer Series Paper (112994,…
I just love this little set called Happy Blessings, found in the 2008 Holiday Mini Catalog (111768, page 8). It's a perfect set for this time of year. I made these two cards to show off this set. Happy Blessings Card #1 Stamp Set: Happy Blessings Card Stock: Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard,…
The BIG SALE is here – click here or on the blinkie in the right column to download the preview of this great Bundle Sale which includes certain items at 50% off!! Email me to place your order, or click on the Shop Now button on my demonstrator web site and have your items shipped directly…
November Technique Tuesday was "Q" for Quilting and "R" for Rock 'n Roll I had such fun chasing down quilting ideas Here's the card we did in class and click here for a wonderful tutorial This card is approximately 4 1/2" square Stamp Set: Little Flowers (109389, page 94) for center flower Card Stock: Whisper…
I have had fun using the Carousel Notes (112139, page 167) I added this refrigerator magnet to the Upsy Daisy class. These make great gifts, so we made them in Christmas colors. I found a tutorial on Mary Jo Price-Williams blog here. Stamp Set: Best Yet (111604, Hostess Set), Snow Swirled (111690, page 32)…
I bought this wonderful class planner from Andrea Wolford – check out her blog here. I held the class in October and we had a great time making this set Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy (111662, page 101)Inks: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss Classic inksPaper: Urban Garden DP, Whisper…