I think all of us have had friends of family with cancer. Such a tough thing to go through. There's no right or wrong way to navigate through that, but one thing I've seen over & over is COURAGE. Courage and faith. As I write this post, my dear friend, … [Read more...] about #ICS Blog Hop Colors of Courage
Fun Folds
This Little Piggy for SSINK
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team will be showcasing Animal Ideas! I chose This Little Piggy! Most of you probably think of playing "This Little Piggy" with your babies. I think of something a bit different. My dad was a HUGE Big Band Fan!! I'd be trying to do … [Read more...] about This Little Piggy for SSINK
#SSINK Coffee Break
I'm a coffee person! It's the thing that gets me out of bed in the morning. My morning ritual is to sip on coffee while browsing through my email & planning my day. I've even got this thing that froths milk! Makes me feel really pampered. I needed a card to give a … [Read more...] about #SSINK Coffee Break
#SSINKTC48: Ink on Embossing Folders
We have a fun Technique Challenge for you today for the SSINK Team... Ink on Embossing Folders! This is my first time trying out this technique & I just love it!! It's simple & fast with great results! Here's my card: Just used my brayer to spread some ink on … [Read more...] about #SSINKTC48: Ink on Embossing Folders
#SSINK Count My Blessings
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team will be showcasing favorite Stamp Sets from the Holiday Catalog! My favorite, hands down, is Count My Blessings! This set has beautiful artwork and can be used any time of year! My team, the Maui Big Shots!, had a stampin' retreat … [Read more...] about #SSINK Count My Blessings
ICS Blog Hop Count My Blessings
I really love Thanksgiving! Yes, there's the food. My husband grills the turkey on the Weber every year & it has a slightly smokey flavor & it's moist, & the best turkey ever!! Here's Anne Matasci & me ready for some turkey! But there's just something … [Read more...] about ICS Blog Hop Count My Blessings
Double Z Fold for #SSINKFF1
Fun Folds are my favorite!!! And today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration we're featuring a Double Z Card! This is so simple & cute that you have to give it a try!! Here's how the card starts out. But when you open it...isn't that pretty?!! I started out … [Read more...] about Double Z Fold for #SSINKFF1
#SSINK Favorite Suite
Stampin' Up! has a selection of beautiful new Suites in the new catalog. Today I want to focus on the Eastern Palace Suite. My favorite thing about this is the set of Thinlits Dies! So many different shapes & designs in that package!! Here's a card I want to show … [Read more...] about #SSINK Favorite Suite
SSINK Favorite DSP: Delightful Daisy
I just love the new Designer Series Paper Delightful Daisy! A big variety of beautiful papers!! And then there's the Daisy Punch. I know I'll get tons of use out of that! I made a Card in a Box to show off the daisies! This card folds flat for mailing & is sure to put … [Read more...] about SSINK Favorite DSP: Delightful Daisy
Pop of Pink Favorite Retiring Designer Series Paper
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspriation Team's focus is on Retiring Designer Series Paper. I love lots of them and always have a hard time letting go!! Pop of Pink is so bright & pretty, so I'm choosing to focus on that today. This beautiful paper is ON SALE FOR ONLY … [Read more...] about Pop of Pink Favorite Retiring Designer Series Paper
April Cards, Etc. Classes
My April Cards, Etc. Classes are right around the corner! We'll be making 4 projects, including these 2 cards: This is a Double Gate Fold Card & it's a great way to show off your Designer Series Paper!! I'll include detailed directions for you so that hopefully you … [Read more...] about April Cards, Etc. Classes
SSINKIC#44 Eastern Beauty Meets Beautiful You
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspriation Team has a new challenge. I was determined to use my new Eastern Palace Suite Products and I managed to pair them with a girl holding an umbrella. Beautiful You. Here's what I came up with: I wasn't sure about the Eastern Palace … [Read more...] about SSINKIC#44 Eastern Beauty Meets Beautiful You