As part of my Stampin' Up! business, I make stationery sets for all occasions, using Stampin' Up! products (they are the best, after all!). This week I'm working on invitations for a reception that will take place next month, and I just completed several sets of cards for a dear friend to give as gifts to people who are helping her during a current illness. These cards are made using Note … [Read more...] about Cards by Robin!
Country Living and Stampin’ Up!
Country Living is one of my favorite magazines, and I'm thrilled that they will be featuring Stampin' Up! products once again in their 2008 Holiday Issue! As part of this Holiday 2008 partnership with Country Living, Stampin' Up! is featuring a "Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit" with everything you'll need to recreate the decorations featured in the magazine. The item number, should … [Read more...] about Country Living and Stampin’ Up!
It’s November!! Holiday Crafting is Upon Us!!!
I love October and fall themes for crafting. But when I turn the calendar to November, I really start to get excited about my Holiday crafting! Stampin' Up! is making this so much easier this year with its wonderful Holiday Mini-Catalog. My absolute favorite is the collection of great holiday papers. Not only that, this year Stampin' Up! has included some papers with pieces … [Read more...] about It’s November!! Holiday Crafting is Upon Us!!!
Missing Hawai’i
Aloha, all! We're still in North Carolina, and I'm missing Hawai'i and the Craft Room. But I've been having a blast working with my two granddaughters, Morgan and Kiara, to make the baby book (pictures to come next week!) for their new little brother and to make some Halloween Decorations that will stay on the east coast. To help me feel more at home, I thought I'd share one of the … [Read more...] about Missing Hawai’i
Talking Turkey!
It's only a month until Thanksgiving Day! It can't be a real Thanksgiving Table at our house without something handmade (besides the dinner) on the table. This is my first try at using two great lines of products from Stampin' Up! to make our table decorations. The napkin ring is made using Stampin' Up! punches--the little feathers are made using the Scallop Circle Punch … [Read more...] about Talking Turkey!
Fun With World Card Making Day
I had lots of fun last week with some design challenges for World Card Making Day, which was earlier this month. I made this card with some colors that are so "not me"! But this combination of Baja Blue, Tangerine Tango, and Old Olive just jumped out and said, "Use Us!" I also used one of the Scallop Dies for the Sizzix and a bit of bling (also so … [Read more...] about Fun With World Card Making Day
We’re Off to Visit our New Grandson!!
Aloha, all! This morning, Harry and I will trek to the mainland to visit our newest grandson, Carson Mark Antonacci, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It will be a long trip for us, but we wouldn't miss it for the world! I have my Simply Scrappin' Kit, Rock-a-Bye Boy (112172), all packed, along with lots of other Stampin' Up! supplies. Actually, I mailed most of my paper crafting … [Read more...] about We’re Off to Visit our New Grandson!!
A Birthday Celebration!
Aloha, all! October 2008 is Stampin' Up!'s 20th Birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAMPIN' UP!!!! To celebrate its birthday, Stampin' Up! is offering SEVEN birthday-related stamp sets at 20% off during the entire month of October. If you'd like to look at them in your catalog (or online using the online ordering link at upper right), here are the stamps that are on sale: Big Bold Birthday … [Read more...] about A Birthday Celebration!
Scary!
One of the new stamp sets in the 2008 Holiday Mini Catalog (a link is at the right) is, "Eat, Drink & Be Scary." I have to have everything Halloween, so bought it at the first chance. (It's stock number 111764 if you're ordering online.) This first project that I made with it was inspired by a challenge by a member of one of my online groups. Michelle Gray … [Read more...] about Scary!
The Holiday Mini Catalog is Here!
The new Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog is one of the best!! I have been playing with so many stamps and supplies from it that I have a display table just covered with samples. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be sharing some of those samples here with you. So far my favorite item from the catalog is the set of Little Felt Flurries. Now that surprises me because I'm really … [Read more...] about The Holiday Mini Catalog is Here!
Decor Elements – What Fun!
I have been SOOOO nervous about using my small collection of Decor Elements vinyl transfers. But today, as I was decluttering the craft room, I decided now was the time to get them out. My favorite item from Phase I was the "Create" definition. If that doesn't belong in a crafter's room, I don't know where it belongs!! Now Stampin' Up! is about to release Phase … [Read more...] about Decor Elements – What Fun!