Aloha Stampers! Welcome to the DIY Calendar Blog Hop! For October, pumpkins seemed like the perfect choice, and I had so much fun pulling out my Painted Pumpkins Decorative Masks and playing with my Blending Brushes again. Creating the Stenciled Background I started … [Read more...] about DIY Calendar Blog Hop: October Painted Pumpkins
Paper Pumpkin Possibilities: Aspens of Gratitude
Aloha Stampers! Welcome to another Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop! This month we’re sharing alternate ideas using the Aspens of Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit, and this one brought back some wonderful memories for me. My husband and I lived in Colorado for three … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin Possibilities: Aspens of Gratitude
From JOY Banner to Christmas Card
Aloha Stampers! Last week we had a class to make a JOY Christmas banner, and we had such a good time putting these together. But once we finished our banners, we started wondering—could we turn the same idea into a card? Of course, once that idea was out there, we had to try … [Read more...] about From JOY Banner to Christmas Card
Patterned Paper Possibilities: Show Off Both Sides Fun Fold
Aloha Stampers! Today is another Patterned Paper Possibilities mini blog hop with my daughter Malia! This time, we challenged ourselves to use the same fun fold, designed especially to show off both sides of our Designer Series Paper. The fun part is that I have no idea what … [Read more...] about Patterned Paper Possibilities: Show Off Both Sides Fun Fold
Sympathy Cards with Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper
Aloha Stampers! Sympathy cards can sometimes be difficult to make when you need one, so I like having a few already made and ready to send. A handmade card is such a thoughtful way to let someone know you’re thinking of them during a difficult time. For today’s cards, I used … [Read more...] about Sympathy Cards with Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper
Playing With Painted Pumpkins Decorative Masks
Aloha Stampers! Today I’m joining the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop, where we’re sharing projects featuring ink blending—one of my favorite techniques, especially when I can pull out my blending brushes and just play with color! Sometimes the best stamping days happen when you … [Read more...] about Playing With Painted Pumpkins Decorative Masks
Christmas Gift Tags with Creative Celebrations DSP
Aloha Stampers! I’ve been having fun making Christmas gift tags using Creative Celebrations Mix & Match Designer Series Paper, Timeless Christmas Paper, and the Season of Celebration Ephemera Pack. And once I got started, it was hard to stop! I love how different they … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Tags with Creative Celebrations DSP
Three-Day Stamp Sale – Save 15%!
Aloha Stampers! TODAY through Friday, September 18, save 15% on SELECT Stampin’ Up! stamp sets! It’s the perfect time to check a favorite off your wish list—or discover something new to inspire your next project. I thought I’d make shopping a little easier by sharing some of … [Read more...] about Three-Day Stamp Sale – Save 15%!
Christmas in September: ’Tis the Season with Hot Foil
I’m getting a head start on Christmas cards! This is one of the cards we’ll be making at my Christmas in September Class on Monday, September 21, from 10 am–1 pm at my home in Haiku. This card is really quite simple, but there are a couple of things that make it special. First, … [Read more...] about Christmas in September: ’Tis the Season with Hot Foil
Luxe Foliage Designer Paper – September Product of the Month
Let’s talk about the Luxe Foliage Designer Series Paper today! September’s Product of the Month is LUXE FOLIAGE 12" X 12" DSP, featuring beautiful leaf and floral designs accented with gold foil. The rich dark blue, sage green, and caramel brown backgrounds make the gold really … [Read more...] about Luxe Foliage Designer Paper – September Product of the Month
ICS Blog Hop – New Catalog
Painted Patch for More Than Fall Aloha Stampers! Welcome to the ICS Blog Hop! This month we’re sharing projects featuring products from the new catalog, and I chose the Painted Patch Designer Series Paper and Painted Pumpkins Bundle. When you first see … [Read more...] about ICS Blog Hop – New Catalog
Designer Series Paper Card Base – Show Off Both Sides of Your Paper
Sometimes the prettiest Designer Series Paper deserves to be more than just a layer on your card! For this birthday card, I used Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper to make the actual card base—there’s no cardstock underneath it. One of my favorite things about Stampin’ Up! … [Read more...] about Designer Series Paper Card Base – Show Off Both Sides of Your Paper
