Hi, There, Stampers! My final post about Sale-a-bration will be on Monday, and Sale-a-bration 2023 ends on Tuesday. So sad to see some of these products no longer available. The good news is that I won't run out of my favorite stamp set of this year's promotion, Beautifully Happy. The Colors! Even now as I look at this card, I wonder how I came up with this color combination. Then I remember … [Read more...] about Sale-a-bration Is Almost Over!
Adhesive Sheets to the Rescue!
Hi, There, Stampers! If you are like me, you have a hard time getting Multipurpose Liquid Glue on tiny parts of die-cuts. I invariably use too much glue and it gets all over my fingers and my project I hate that! But…Adhesive Sheets to the rescue! How Do Adhesive Sheets Work? These sheets are 6” x 12“of adhesive between two sheets of paper. You peel off the paper backing and apply it to the … [Read more...] about Adhesive Sheets to the Rescue!
Another Birthday to Celebrate!
Hi, There, Stampers! As you know if you read my articles last week, this past Friday was my birthday. But it wasn't just my birthday. My husband's Aunt Margrit also celebrates here birthday on the same day! As you might imagine, we're a few years apart in age. Not going there until I reach my next birthday with a zero. Nonetheless, I celebrate every single turn around the sun for me and those I … [Read more...] about Another Birthday to Celebrate!
Happy Birthday to Me!
Hi, There, Stampers! I am so excited to be celebrating my birthday today! Even more exciting is that I've been the happy recipient of some handmade birthday cards from some of my sister Stampin' Up! demonstrators. As you read this, I'm already on my way to enjoy a short birthday vacation with my husband. We've got tickets for a concert tonight. And the next few days we're going to be exploring … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to Me!
Another Oldie But Goodie!
Hi, There, Stampers! You probably know that this website is not the only place where I chat about what I do with my card-making and other paper crafting projects. I also send out occasional e-mails to let my subscribers know what's up with Stampin' Up! as well as what I've been up to. I put projects, including tutorials, in my newsletters that you don't see here. But every once in a while I'll … [Read more...] about Another Oldie But Goodie!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Sneak Peek at New Products!
Hi, There, Stampers! I'm sure you don't have time to read any long articles today. So I'll just say a quick, "Happy Valentine's Day," and share a couple of cards I made with some products that will be on the market at the beginning of next month. I love new stuff, and Stampin' Up! is going to be showing us new stuff more often from now on. I can hardly wait to see all that they'll be sharing in … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day! Sneak Peek at New Products!
A Quick Last-Minute Valentine!
Hi, There, Stampers! In yesterday's article, I promised you something quick and easy for some last minute Valentine Cards. Do you remember last week when I encouraged you to look for a sketch when you're in need of something quick? Well, that's what I did with this card. I keep my digital sketches in a folder on my computer and I did a quick search and quickly found the sketch that I used for … [Read more...] about A Quick Last-Minute Valentine!
A Very Old Pattern
Hi, There, Stampers! Last week as I was trying to get the last of my Valentine Cards done, I stumbled onto a really old pattern. I can't remember the specific date, but it was sometime in 2010. At that point I'd only be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 2 years, and I was trying all kinds of things. One thing I should have tried was to write tutorials back then. While I may have a small error (or … [Read more...] about A Very Old Pattern
CASEing a Friend’s Valentine
Hi, There, Stampers! Last week I had a house guest who happens to be a long-time Stampin' Up! demonstrator friend. I've known Pam for just about all of the 10 years that she's been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I hadn't seen her in 5 or 6 years, so it was great to have a day or so to spend with her. Of course we did some card-making and of course they were Valentine's cards. By the time … [Read more...] about CASEing a Friend’s Valentine
Another Fun Love Cats Card
Hi, There, Stampers! You might remember that a bit over a week ago I showed you a card I'd made with one of the cute kitties from the Love Cats Stamp Set. Today I have a quick share with how I used another of the little critters. Fussy Cutting vs. a Cutting Machine I have been the owner of an electronic cutting machine for several years. I mostly use it for projects that have nothing to do with … [Read more...] about Another Fun Love Cats Card
Creative Block? Reach for a Sketch (And Make a Valentine Card!)
Hi, There, Stampers! Sometimes I sit down at my work station and have no idea what I'm going to make. But I end up making something that I really like. My "secret"? Reach for a sketch. When you’re having a moment for lack of cardmaking ideas, reach for a sketch. Sketches are great for inspirational ideas. Get your supplies together and see what you come up with! Where Did I Find the Sketch for … [Read more...] about Creative Block? Reach for a Sketch (And Make a Valentine Card!)