Surf's Up! Malia's still here for a couple of days, which means lots of beach time! The waves have picked up this week and things are pumping on the North Shore. So beautiful! Friends Are Like Seashells We made this beautiful card in the Technique Class … [Read more...] about Faux Mother of Pearl Technique- Friends Are Like Seashells
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Faux Mother of Pearl Technique- AWOW- Favorite Inspiration
Aloha and welcome to another Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop! Today the theme is Favorite Inspiration. I love trying new techniques and that often inspires me to make something new! Today I've made a card using the Faux Mother of Pearl Technique. Faux Mother of Pearl … [Read more...] about Faux Mother of Pearl Technique- AWOW- Favorite Inspiration
Sweet Strawberry with Berry Blessings
Mele Kalikimaka to all my stamping friends! It's still feeling very Christmasy at my house with the music, cookies, and extra family around. Malia is home with her boyfriend, Ben, so that's been extra fun! They're both in the same Law School class at UT Austin. Today … [Read more...] about Sweet Strawberry with Berry Blessings
Cherish the Season Double Gate Fold
Cherish the Season Double Gate Fold Aloha Stampers! Welcome to another Island Hopping Blog Hop! This will be a quick hop between 2 islands… me on Maui and my friend, Robin on the Big Island. Today we are making Christmas Card Fun Folds! Hope you're inspired to try these … [Read more...] about Cherish the Season Double Gate Fold
Lindt Truffle Bag
Lindt Truffle Bag I'm excited to show you this cute little bag (or is it a box?) that is perfect for holding 3 Lindt Truffles! It's super easy to put together, too! You need to start with a 6" x 6" piece of Designer Series Paper- this gorgeous paper is Brightly Gleaming … [Read more...] about Lindt Truffle Bag
Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop – Tag Team!
Aloha Stampers! Welcome to our Hop Around the World on Wednesday! Today our theme is: Tag Team, where we'll be showing you two coordinating projects. I'm excited to show you what I've come up with! Poinsettia Place DSP This poinsettia is so simple to cut out and … [Read more...] about Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop – Tag Team!
Seaside View Fun Fold
Aloha Stampers! I'm back with a new Seaside View Fun Fold card I'm calling a Hinge Closure Card. I've seen many versions of this card, and it's a simple and cute fold. Hope you'll give it a try! Seaside View Fun Fold I've used one of my new stamp sets called … [Read more...] about Seaside View Fun Fold
Snowflake Splendor W Card
Aloha Stampers! Have you taken a look at the gorgeous blues in the new Holiday Catalog?! Today I'm showing off some of my favorites by making a Snowflake Splendor W Card! Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper with blues and purples. Gorgeous Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper!! And … [Read more...] about Snowflake Splendor W Card
Birds & Branches
Birds & Branches Bundle Aloha Stampers! When I first got the new Annual Catalog, I noticed the Birds and Branches Bundle, but thought I probably had enough birds and leaves. But I kept coming back to it because of that beautiful circle of branches in the dies!! I just … [Read more...] about Birds & Branches
Jar of Flowers- 3 Card Ideas
Jar of Flowers Card #1: When I first saw this paper, I assumed it had been smeared with Embossing Paste. But, no, it's a new Designer Series Paper: In Good Taste! Filled with wood images and different textures, this paper makes a stunning background for your … [Read more...] about Jar of Flowers- 3 Card Ideas
Faith Hope Love Sampler to Go!
Aloha Stampers! I just LOVE my newest Sampler, Faith, Hope, Love! Faith, hope, love. I love having this hanging in my craft room!! You’ll love the beautiful colors in the Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper (retiring) and the pretty font in these letters from … [Read more...] about Faith Hope Love Sampler to Go!
Happy Mail- Ideas for Decorating your Envelopes
Aloha Stampers! Today I want to share some of my ideas for decorating your envelopes! We spend so much time making our handmade cards that I think it's important to spend a few extra minutes to decorate the envelope! When your friend pulls this out of their mailbox, they … [Read more...] about Happy Mail- Ideas for Decorating your Envelopes