Hi, There, Stampers! The last time we chatted was the Fourth of July! What happened? Well, nothing catastrophic. It just so happened that life got in the way of much of my posting online. All of a sudden I had some more responsibilities at home and in my community that something had to give. Of course, making cards was and has been a big part of my life. Sending cards for birthdays and special … [Read more...] about It’s Fall – Where Have I Been All Summer???
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Fun With a Suite!
Hi, There, Stampers! Not much stamping in my first card of July 2023! But I had so much fun making it. This is actually a CASE (Copy and Share) of a card from 2019 that I found on Instagram. That card had nothing to do with Stampin' Up! But I could immediately see how products from the Stampin' Up! Inked Botanicals Suite would work in this design. The key was one of the two punches in that … [Read more...] about Fun With a Suite!
Fun New Products – Circle Sayings Bundle and New Colors!
Hi, There, Stampers! One of the new products demonstrators could order last month was the new Circle Sayings Bundle. This bundle consists of the Circle Sayings Stamp Set and a 2-3/8" Circle Punch. For today's project, I also used a set of Designer Series Papers called, "Bright and Beautiful." Circle Sayings Stamp Set The Circle Sayings Stamp Set has images and sentiments. That's my favorite … [Read more...] about Fun New Products – Circle Sayings Bundle and New Colors!
Stampin’ Up!’s New Annual Catalog is Here!
Hi, There, Stampers! Stampin' Up!'s new Annual Catalog - May 2023 to April 2024 - is live today. And it's right on time, as it's been just about a week since I've finally started feeling better after a long series of illnesses. There's still a bit for me to do to get my energy back full time, but I'm well on my way. AND I've placed a complete first order from the new catalog so I can start … [Read more...] about Stampin’ Up!’s New Annual Catalog is Here!
Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Products
Hi, There, Stampers! I’m sure by now that you’ve heard or read about Stampin’ Up!’s new product offerings called, “Online Exclusives.” Stampin’ Up! has initiated this program so that it can respond more quickly to relevant trends in the crafting world. Because it’s a totally new offering by Stampin’ Up!, I’d like to take this opportunity to explain what it is and how it works. Online Exclusives … [Read more...] about Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Products
Hello, Irresistible! New Online Only Products
Hi, There, Stampers! Welcome to March 2023 - and a New Stampin' Up! Product Line! Today is the first day of the first of Stampin’ Up!’s new “Online Exclusive” product releases. These are going to happen several times during the year between the dates of catalog (mini and annual) releases. As I write this I am aware of only part of the March 1st product release. Once I see the whole line of … [Read more...] about Hello, Irresistible! New Online Only Products
Fifteen Years With Stampin’ Up!
Hi, There, Stampers! This month marks my 15th Year as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. And what a 15 years it has been! As I think about this time period, I realize that there are so many times that just being involved with the Stampin' Up! community has added some life experiences that I'd never have had otherwise. Meeting People I'm not that much of a "people person." I'm somewhat introverted and … [Read more...] about Fifteen Years With Stampin’ Up!
Another Oldie But Goodie!
Hi, There, Stampers! You probably know that this website is not the only place where I chat about what I do with my card-making and other paper crafting projects. I also send out occasional e-mails to let my subscribers know what's up with Stampin' Up! as well as what I've been up to. I put projects, including tutorials, in my newsletters that you don't see here. But every once in a while I'll … [Read more...] about Another Oldie But Goodie!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Sneak Peek at New Products!
Hi, There, Stampers! I'm sure you don't have time to read any long articles today. So I'll just say a quick, "Happy Valentine's Day," and share a couple of cards I made with some products that will be on the market at the beginning of next month. I love new stuff, and Stampin' Up! is going to be showing us new stuff more often from now on. I can hardly wait to see all that they'll be sharing in … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day! Sneak Peek at New Products!
New FREE Sale-a-bration Products!
Hi, There, Stampers! Welcome to February! I love February because it brings Valentine's Day, my Birthday (yay!), and knowing that Spring is right around the corner in March. It's a wonderful month! And even more wonderful this February is that, right as the second month of Stampin' Up!'s 2023 Sale-a-bration begins, there is a flyer with new products that we can earn FOR FREE with Stampin' Up! … [Read more...] about New FREE Sale-a-bration Products!
A Quick Way to Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products
Hi There, Stampers! I was just thinking that, right now, I don't really "need" any more Stampin' Up! products because I've not even scratched the surface of using all the new products I bought last month before I became ill (pretty much better now). But I definitely want to take advantage of Sale-a-bration and get some of those fun new FREE PRODUCTS that Stampin' Up! is offering only this month … [Read more...] about A Quick Way to Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products