Aloha, all! Yep, it’s the last week of July 2020. What a year it has been so far. While I do wish that could be seen today as a positive statement, I hope when I re-read this a year from now, it will feel more positive than it does now. But Christmas always has offered… [Read More]
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Getting Ready for an Orchid Show!
Aloha, all! So much has been going on lately here in Hilo, Hawai’i. Right now I’m in between appointments with a “to-do” list that’s way too long for the number of hours in any day of the week. Sitting at my computer writing about one of my current projects is such a relaxing way to… [Read More]
A Reminder of Our Garden
Aloha, all! Today is the first day of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog – the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog. Usually this is the one day of the year that I place a big enough order for myself to earn a 50% off product, as well as oodles of points for Stampin’ Rewards to get a LOT… [Read More]
Stampin’ Blends Available for New Demonstrators!
Aloha, all! If you follow Stampin' Up! trends on social media, I'm sure you're heard that Stampin' Up! has finally developed a great new set of alcohol markers which they have named, Stampin' Blends. For now – until October 15th, which is coming up soon – only Demonstrators are permitted to order these products,… [Read More]
Autumn Colors!
Aloha, all! I cannot begin to tell you how busy I've been the past week or so – and it's going to continue into this coming week. After that I do believe that life should slow down a bit. I had a summer-long commitment with one volunteer organization and an early fall commitment with… [Read More]
Fun With a Coloring Technique!
Aloha, all! Most of you know by now that my favorite way to "attack" a card design is to construct a layout with layers of different sizes, colors and textures. I just love to stand at my work table and figure these things out as I go along until I find something that is… [Read More]
It’s Not Always Easy Taking Photos!
Aloha, all! One of my favorite activities in my craft room is taking photos of projects that I've made. I'm sure you can tell that I take a lot of trouble to make sure that what you see on my blog post really shows well what you can do with a Stampin' Up! product…. [Read More]