When my husband & I were first married (32 years ago!), we lived in Salt Lake City for 3 years. What a great place to live!! Great skiing & hiking so close to the city! And great opportunities to learn how to quilt! There was an amazing quilt store that I'd spend … [Read more...] about #SSINK Quilted Christmas Favorite Designer Series Paper
#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
September In Color Club: Starring Powder Pink!
It's month 4 of my In Color Club & this month we'll be making cards starring Powder Pink! Beautiful, soft color! Get ready for some fun stamping!! Here's what we'll be making this month... I knew I had to come up with a piggy card! Hope everyone likes the … [Read more...] about September In Color Club: Starring Powder Pink!
SSINK Paper Pumpkin Showcase
Last week I needed a couple of cards in a hurry. Paper Pumpkin to the rescue! I popped open my latest box and found all the products needed to make some cute Thank You cards. Sometimes I add a little extra to the cards. Here's the same card with a little … [Read more...] about SSINK Paper Pumpkin Showcase
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
#SSINKCC48 Color Challenge: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, & Flirty Flamingo
Today's color challenge... I wasn't sure about the Very Vanilla, but it works really well with the other colors! I love a Black & White card!! I have to say, after coming up with this card, the biggest challenge I have is that Basic Black wants to get all over my fingers!! … [Read more...] about #SSINKCC48 Color Challenge: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, & Flirty Flamingo
New Holiday Catalog from Stampin’ Up!
I'm excited to tell you that you can finally order from the new Holiday Catalog!! But before you place your order you need to know that you can receive a FREE STAMP SET by placing an order of $300 or more! Earn this EXCLUSIVE, limited-edition MERRY PATTERNS STAMP SET when … [Read more...] about New Holiday Catalog from Stampin’ Up!
SSINK Case the DT: Pamela using Christmas Quilt
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration team will be casing our Design Team Member, Pamela Wu. Pamela has a "clean & simple" style that I love! She's also become a very good friend of mine and has been so helpful & supportive of my business, even though we've never … [Read more...] about SSINK Case the DT: Pamela using Christmas Quilt
Paisleys & Posies for September
I really love paisleys! This set, Paisleys & Posies, has images that could keep you busy coloring for hours. But I didn't have "hours", so I just stamped them in some great colors: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, & Smokey Slate. And the sentiment is there to remind me … [Read more...] about Paisleys & Posies for September
And the winner is…
Ramona! Congratulations! And thank you for everyone who makes comments on my blog! Ramona is one of my downline. It's exciting to watch her try different ideas to make her business grow! She recently started a blog, Stampin' in the Maui Heights! Please go visit & … [Read more...] about And the winner is…
SSINK: Wedding Wishes
It's been almost a year since my daughter, Jenny & Vitalis were married! Time flies, doesn't it? I haven't seen them since the wedding and I'm really missing them! Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team is focusing on Weddings! I'll tell you how I came up with … [Read more...] about SSINK: Wedding Wishes
Wild About Pieces & Patterns!
1st Birthdays are BIG in Hawaii!! The family throws a baby luau and hundreds of people normally attend. Great music & tons of local food! So I've had a few requests for a 1 year old Birthday card. Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper is so cute and goes with Pieces … [Read more...] about Wild About Pieces & Patterns!











