Now, this is my kind of stampin'! Two-step stamping is where you have a solid image and a matching outline or detail image. It creates a beautiful image with very little effort. For my September Calendar Page, I've used Too Kind- a perfect set for 2 steppin'! #130450 See how … [Read more...] about 2 Step Stampin'
Getting ready for Open House!
I'm spending the day going through my favorite room in the house...my stampin' closet! Haven't been able to walk in there in a month, so it's a perfect time for my Open House! Sunday, August 31, from 1-3pm 1194 W. Kuiaha Road, Haiku And this is just the beginning! You'll … [Read more...] about Getting ready for Open House!
Starburst Technique
After playing around with this technique, I think I've finally got it! This uses some retired DSP and ribbon that I LOVE!! The stamp set is current, and really cute! It's called A Dozen Thoughts. Order it here! Leave me a comment if you'd like the tutorial. Here's a card … [Read more...] about Starburst Technique
Paper Pumpkin Night
Last Thursday my Paper Pumpkin Group got together & had lots of fun putting together the July kits! Here they are busy creating...We made lots of cards, gift cards, & boxes, & had lots leftover. Here's a cute idea Loretta came up with: Then Yvette had the brilliant … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin Night
Paper Pumpkin
This month our Paper Pumpkin box contained 6 little boxes, ribbon, and stamps/stickers to make several cute cards. We'll be meeting on Thursday afternoon, August 21th at 5pm at St. Anthony's to make our projects. I have an extra kit if anyone would like to join us...cost is … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin
Sailing into the sunset…
Today I'm posting a special card for a doctor that's retiring. This set has it all for a man who loves to travel or loves the ocean. Order The Open Sea. Stamp Set: The Open Sea Colors: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo (2 1/2 X 4 1/4), Pear Pizzazz (3/4 X 4 1/4) Accessories: … [Read more...] about Sailing into the sunset…
Hurricane Stampin'
Well...it all started with our club swaps last month. Marylou made this beautiful card using the Starburst Technique, that I'd wanted to try but hadn't gotten around to. So this morning I dug through my tutorials and came up with a couple of cards. I'll be the first to admit … [Read more...] about Hurricane Stampin'
Thirsty, anyone?
This water bottle with iced tea is the perfect way to say I'm thankful for you…maybe for a teacher, a bus driver, your favorite UPS driver!- think of all the people come in contact with every day! Here's the directions for this cute project: For band around water bottle, cut … [Read more...] about Thirsty, anyone?
Big News for the Hamiltons!
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
