Aloha, all! I’ve had several friends over for crafting sessions the past couple of weeks, and each of them has something they really want from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog (next week!). But I’ve had lots of fun helping them understand that there are many ways they can already start making this year’s cards… [Read More]
Challenges
A Bit of Encouragement!
Aloha, all! I have a friend who has been going through a rough patch of life the past couple of weeks. It’s nothing super serious, it’s just gotten her down a bit and she hasn’t had any get-up-and-go when it comes to her crafting. In the crafting vernacular, she’s “lost her mojo.” Actually, I think… [Read More]
Island Hopping with Seaside Notions!
Aloha, all! I am finally back in Hawaii after more than two weeks away from home, the last week in the 109 degree plus temperatures of the desert southwest. Yep, in Las Vegas. I am SOOOO happy to be home out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, whose currents do a wonderful job of… [Read More]
Happy Birthday to the Composer of the Happy Birthday Song!
Aloha, all! What a busy week this is! I usually spread my blog posts out so that they’re at least a couple of days apart. But, after I wrote Tuesday’s post, I had a blog hop on Wednesday and I just could NOT miss saying Happy Birthday to the late Mildred Hill, who original composed… [Read More]
Fun With a New In Color!
Aloha, all! Today my focus is on one of the newest Stampin’ Up! In Colors, Terracotta Tile. Fun note here – texting your demonstrator friend generates a spell-check spelling of “terra-cotta.” Gotta watch that spell check! For those of you who haven’t experienced this new In Color yet, here is a quick and simple bookmark… [Read More]
Tea for Two?
Aloha, all! Today I’m back working with a stamp set that I’ve hardly ever used. It’s the Tea Together Stamp Set, which was first introduced in the Stampin’ Up! 2019 Occasions Catalog. I immediately fell in love with this set as I love, love, love tea parties. I used to have them a lot when I… [Read More]
A Personal Card Challenge!
Aloha, all! With all that went on in my life after the volcanic eruption last year and dealing with all the moving and getting settled, I have found that there are at least a dozen stamp sets in my collection that I’ve never used! Unfortunately, several of those retired earlier this month, and I’m just… [Read More]
