Extra! Extra! Read all about it!! Baby Ryan is here & adorable!!! Isn't she precious?! She lives in Texas, so I sent her a ruffled muumuu from her Auntie! Here's the card to go with it: The idea for this card comes from Brian King. Thanks, Brian! Stamp Sets: Big … [Read more...] about Big News for the Hamiltons!
A Little Kindness
Kinda Eclectic...my new favorite stamp set!! Today's the first time I'm played around with this stamp, and I love it!! Here's one of the cards we'll be making at the AUGUST STAMP-A-STACK! The colors and stamps are so pretty together! Found the idea here & just … [Read more...] about A Little Kindness
Calendar page for August
I'm going to enjoy this sparkly image made for the August calendar page! This stamp set is called Serene Silhouettes. I've used markers to color the stamp in Calypso Coral and Old Olive. The sentiment comes from Loving Thoughts Stamp Set. Can you see the glitter? It adds a … [Read more...] about Calendar page for August
Tunnel Card Fun Fold
I've always wanted to learn to make a "tunnel card", so I signed up for a swap at Convention called "Fun Folds". I made my first tunnel card and discovered it's really simple!! Can you tell by the photo... it's a valley, mountain, valley fold. Here's a picture of the front of … [Read more...] about Tunnel Card Fun Fold
Special Card for Abe's Graduation!
I'm so proud of my nephew, Abe, who is graduating from college today!!! His whole family moved to Roswell, NM for the year to support him- what great parents! He's worked very hard for this achievement! Here's a picture of Abe relaxing with his buddy in the dorm! I can't … [Read more...] about Special Card for Abe's Graduation!
Choose Happiness!
Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. – Abraham Lincoln There's a lot of truth to that! So I LOVE this set called CHOOSE HAPPINESS! Choose Happiness Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $17.95 This is what I made for my 3 X 3 Card Swap at … [Read more...] about Choose Happiness!
Vintage Card for Convention
I'm excited to share my vintage card I made for a Convention swap! Today was our swap, so I'm free to show it off now! Stamps: An Open Heart, Choose Happiness Colors: Very Vanilla (4 X 5 1/4 & 3 3/4 X 5), Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon (3 7/8 X 5 1/8) Accessories: Lovely … [Read more...] about Vintage Card for Convention
#inspirecreateshare2014
I'm excited to be here in Salt Lake City for the Stampin' Up! Convention! After picking up our new convention bags filled with stamp sets & new products, Anne & I headed over to Janet Wakeland's Mustache Party where we took silly photos & collected supplies to make a … [Read more...] about #inspirecreateshare2014
June Paper Pumpkin
I just LOVE the June Paper Pumpkin kit!! The box is filled with all these goodies to make 20 pinwheels! Here's Elisa making her pinwheels for her Rotary Breakfast: These are perfect if you're having a BBQ or party. But since I'm not, I've made a few cards … [Read more...] about June Paper Pumpkin
July Calendar Page
I've been anxiously waiting for July to get here...Stampin' Up! Convention will be in Salt Lake City the middle of this month & I'LL BE THERE! Here's my very simple July page from the 2014 calendar. The swirls are from Everything Eleanor, stamped using Soft Suede and the … [Read more...] about July Calendar Page
Pretty Gold Soiree
Here's one of the cards we made in this month's Stamp-a-Stack: I just love the new DSP Specialty Paper, Gold Soiree! The colors are gorgeous! You can purchase it HERE!I really like this layout, too! That's why I give all the measurements...so it's simple to … [Read more...] about Pretty Gold Soiree
Stampin' Distress Tool
Last week someone asked me what the Stampin' Distress Tool was. I'd forgotten about it and found it buried somewhere in the stamp cave! It's a very simple tool that adds a "vintage" look to your cards just by sliding the edges of your paper back & forth in one of the … [Read more...] about Stampin' Distress Tool
