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
Creating day with Jenny!
I've been blessed with 2 wonderful daughters! When they're home from school we try to fit in a little Stampin' Time!! I've been making different houses with a retired Christmas House kit and want the girls to make their own to suit their personalities. Jenny came over from … [Read more...] about Creating day with Jenny!
June Stamp-a-Stack
Mark your calendars for the June Stamp-a-Stack! I'll have 2 dates to choose from: Saturday, June 21 from 10am - noon or Tuesday, June 24 from 2-4pm. We'll be making 4 cards with matching envelopes. I've pulled out some of my new things to create this card. The rocking chair … [Read more...] about June Stamp-a-Stack
Traveler
Joining card challenges always helps me come up with something new. Today I've opened my brand new set called Traveler. The background stamp for the is World Map... they are perfect together!! Stamps: Traveler, World Map, A Dozen Thoughts Colors: Coastal Cabana, Crumb … [Read more...] about Traveler
Washi Cards
Making cards using Washi Tape is so simple & fun! Stamps: Petite Pairs, Kind & Cozy, Embellished Events Colors: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White Accessories: Bird Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Ticket Duo Builder Punch, Retro Fresh Washi, Watercolor Wonder … [Read more...] about Washi Cards
