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]
Challenges
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]
A Fun & Exciting New Product Suite!
Aloha, all! A QUICK UPDATE: Some retiring products are now DISCOUNTED! Click HERE for the complete list. Now back to our regularly-scheduled post! In less than a week, the newest Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog will be open for business. As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I was allowed to pre-order some products from that catalog, and… [Read More]
