When I add up all the people for whom I'd LIKE to buy a Christmas, the numbers just don't, well, add up. Many years I make gifts for friends and family, and this year will be one of those years for sure! As you have seen with my posts earlier this week, I already have the designs for some stationery sets, and I'll be making several different sets, with different colors of inks, card … [Read more...] about Handmade Gifts are “IN” This Year!
Pocket Silhouettes – So Versatile!
The last few days, I've been featuring cards that I've made as gift sets. One of the stamp sets that I used was Pocket Silhouettes (item number 111672, if you'd like to order online). Here is another card that I made using the same stamp set, but using different techniques. For this card, I stamped three of the flower images using Whisper White Craft Ink (101731) on Baja Breeze … [Read more...] about Pocket Silhouettes – So Versatile!
Cards by Robin – A Gift for You!
Yesterday I showed you samples of a set of cards that I made for a friend to give as gifts. I made four Note Cards, and included those and the envelopes in this coordinating folder. Again, I used the Green Tea Designer Series Paper (112040) on the folder made with Baja Breeze card stock (111352). The luscious Double-sided Satin Ribbon (111879) is just the perfect embellishment to … [Read more...] about Cards by Robin – A Gift for You!
Cards by Robin!
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!