Happy Spring everyone! March 20. A lot of you are just finishing up Spring Break and some of you are just starting. Whatever the case, hope it will be enjoyable. One of my girls just finished, the other one just started their Spring Break. We are experiencing such beautiful weather here in Texas! Sunny 75 degree… [Read More]
SAB Banner Birthday
Just a quick post of a card from last months stamp class. I know, what about the rest of this months project postings…….I’m getting to them. I just think this was super cute and *simple*!! I combined 2 different Sale-A-Bration offerings this time. I started with a River Rock Long Note, it’s retired, but you… [Read More]
SAB Birthday
This is the last of the cards we made at my last class. The center image I guess, could have been stamped a little better. Oh well, you get the idea! I thought this card was just simply *fun*! It is just what a birthday card should be, bright & cheery! Card stock – Daffodil… [Read More]
Happy March 17th!
Happy St. Patrick’s’ Day to you – I have fond memories from childhood of March birthday parties I attended. My friend’s birthday was March 17th. Every year she would have a big party where all the guest would trek through her lush back yard in search of the hidden pot of gold. Of course there were… [Read More]
Petal Punch Birthday Greetings
This is one of the card made at last class – I am really liking this Build A Flower Punch. It does take a while to learn how to stamp/punch effectively as to not waste too much paper. But, I’d rather have that then to store several punches to do the same thing! This card… [Read More]
Tuesday Tips
Todays tip came once again as I was working on a card project. Thought this was nifty to share. Like to use brads, eyelets, pearls, rhinestones, or anything else small that might need equal spacing? Have trouble sometimes getting that placed just so? Well, not anymore. Try this – Look again. What the heck is… [Read More]
Eat Chocolate Russell Stover
I found these Russell Stover boxes of candy for a steal not long ago. And, not wanting to pass up a great deal, I snatched them all up. Then, came the challenge to *create* something with them. Yes, I could have just wrapped the boxes in DSP, but, if you know me, eh, I like a challenge…. [Read More]
Joe says, “Happy Birthday Carolyn”
It is that time again! It has already been a year, and Carolyn’s birthday has rolled around again. They say it goes faster as you get older, well, do you agree? This card should get you movin’ to celebrate – She loves coffee….and who doesn’t???? So, this is very appropriate. I started with a standard… [Read More]
Tuesday Tips
Tips, useful info, cool tricks – where do the ideas come from? Well, when I decided to add this to my postings, I made a list of several ideas I thought were worthy to share for the beginner to the experienced stamper. As I stamp projects, create scrap pages or make various items, more *ideas*… [Read More]
Praying for You
I do not post really anything of a personal manner. But, recently my great friend Nancy and my Aunt Mary both receive news about their cancer that means continued treatments. Both have had breast cancer and have undergone various treatments over the years. So, I decided to create a quick card to let them know that… [Read More]
Lucky You –
Oh, the simple repetition a single motif, the clover. Makes you *feel* lucky just looking at it – The colors for this card really came together nicely. Card Stock: base, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, & Whisper White. Ink: Garden Green. Stamp Sets: Every Little Bit & Define Your Life. Punches: Decorative Label, 1… [Read More]
Fun with Twenty One
Happy 21st Birthday Crystal!!! Yes, today is Crystal’s 21st Birthday! Of course, we have to celebrate this. And, this is how we do it – This was sooo much fun to make. Looking at just makes me *smile*! It looks very simple – and for the most it was. My Basic Black Ink Pad just… [Read More]
Class Projects
Want to see what you missed at my most recent class? We made 3 cards and a Russell Stover candy box. See for yourself – Made from a variety stamp sets from the Occasions Mini, Sale-A-Bration and the big Idea Book & Catalog. Over the next few days, I will post a more detailed picture and supply… [Read More]
Tuesday Tips
I recently bought a couple of packages of the Red Glimmer Paper that is in the current mini catalog. That paper is fabulous !! I used most of it right away! I could not help but notice in the package was this really thick cardboard. Just as equally cool! It is basically, chipboard! So, my… [Read More]
For the loss of Jack
Pets become a part of our family. They love us no matter what. They are always there for us. They make us smile when we feel blue. They listen when no one else does. And they certainly do not give unwanted advice! Melissa recently lost her beloved dog, Jack. Those of us that are pet… [Read More]
Sew Suite & Sexy
So SAUCY eh? This card was soo fun to make. Well, actually, all eight of them. This was a creation for our Team Meeting. I always like to create something *out of the box* and *original*. This fits the bill I think. After spending lots of time with Carolyn and Tracy trying to come up with… [Read More]
Tuesday Tips
Liking the new Clear Mount stamps from Stampin’ Up? I love them – for a variety of reasons. One of my favorite things is when a stamp set is a really big one and it comes in 2, yes two, of those nifty plastic cases. I will put the stamp set stickers on as usual. I then take… [Read More]
Happy Birthday Amanda!
Today my dear niece, Amanda is turning @&! Wow, can you believe that? I made her this card because she just *loves* the color blue. I was unsure of this color combination – but, it works. Take a look – Actually, I love how it turned out! Card base is Very Vanilla. I’m such a… [Read More]
