Dogwoods and Daisies

Cheery Halloween Pumpkins

2010-10-28T19:58:00.004-04:00

Here's my last Halloween card for the kids. I just love this set and the pumpkin face is from an old SU set that I no longer have. I traced it out on the pumpkin then used my craft knife to cut it out and backed it with some Yo Yo Yellow CS. I stamped the tree with Versamark onto Early Espresso and then clear embossed it, cut it out and adhered it to the card front. I popped the pumpkins up

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-16T18:14:00.003-04:00

I don't usually make Halloween cards but I really miss seeing my grandkids all dressed up so I thought I would make them a card and send a little something in it. I hope you like it.Stamps: Halloween Frights (retired), Season of FriendshipPaper: More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Chocolate ChipInk: More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Basic BlackI stamped the cat and owl

Clean and Simple

2010-10-08T17:15:00.004-04:00

Here's a quick card I made with a few scraps that were lying around. I love using up my scrap pieces of cardstock and ribbon. The photo doesn't do the butterfly justice. I stamped it with Soft Suede onto Very Vanilla CS and then sprayed it with Gold Smooch. It added a nice little touch.Stamps: Wonderful Wings (retired)Paper: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Autumn Vine DSPInk: Soft

I Love Fall

2010-10-02T08:22:00.004-04:00

I love the fall colors (not so fond of the upcoming winter months though) and I have come to realize that they are my favorite color pallet. I have quite a few Twinkling H2Os and don't play with them often so I decided to try something a little bit different by using them on watercolor paper. The picture really doesn't do this justice - I just couldn't get the lighting right - but I hope you

Brayer Fun!

2010-09-23T20:26:00.004-04:00

I've been wanting to try this technique. It's really simple to do and the results are dramatic. Simply brayer ink onto the flat side of your embossing folder, put your paper in and run it through your Big Shot (or other similar die cut machine). I did find that I needed to run the folder through using all the tabs. I ran this through very slowly and ran it through about 3 times. The first

This Little Bird is Thinking of You

2010-09-17T06:58:00.000-04:00

I love my Big Shot and all the wonderful things I can create with it. I also love punches and am always glad when Stampin' Up! creates stamps sets that match the punches. I had fun making this card and it was really simple:Stamps - Sincere Salutations, Punch PotpourriPaper - Old Olive, Cajun CrazeInk - Old Olive, Cajun Craze, VersamarkAccessories - Elegant Lines embossing folder, Two Step Bird

I'm Back

2010-09-11T17:45:00.004-04:00

I know it's been a long time since I've posting anything but I'm back and I've been on vacation this past week so I got lots of crafting time and I've had a blast! I hope you like this card I've created:I love the fall colors and am always glad when September rolls around and I can play with them again. Here's the recipe:Stamps - Autumn Splendor and Heard from the HeartPaper - SU Confetti Cream

Clear Mount Stamps - Pros and Cons

2010-08-07T07:50:00.000-04:00

Now that Stampin' Up! is offering clear mount stamps beginning in the new Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Mini catalogs coming in January I thought I would do a list of what I believe are the pros and cons of clear mounts.First of all don't confuse "clear mounts" with "clear stamps". The stamps themselves will continue to be the high quality rubber stamps that SU has always offered and in my opinion

Fond Farewell - Retiring Colors

2010-05-14T11:57:00.001-04:00

All of these colors will retire when the new catalog comes out, better order soon! They are running out quickly!

Big News!

2010-04-07T12:28:00.002-04:00

Stampin' Up! is retiring a lot of standard colors and there are lots of new colors coming in as well as some returning In Colors from previous years! So check out the new colors and stock up on all retiring colors before they are gone on June 30. Remember; any color that is retiring has matching embellishments and ribbon - so if you want these now is the time to order!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2009-12-24T13:00:00.000-05:00

This is my last post before Christmas Day so I want to wish everyone a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. Remembering that Jesus is the reason we celebrate this day and that through His life, death, and resurrection we are saved.Stamps: All HolidaysInk: Soft SuedePaper: Kraft, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Christmas Cocoa DSPAccessories: Nestibilities (Spellbinders)

Felted Ornaments

2009-12-21T13:00:00.001-05:00

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted and can be purchased directly from my website:Paper: Kraft, Christmas Cocoa DSP (Holiday Mini), Bridesmaid DSPAccessories: Ornament Punch (Holiday Mini), SU Eyelet Border PunchI first punched the ornament from the felted designer paper that came with the Christmas Cocoa package by lining up the punch with the design on the paper. Then I took the

Embossed Dasher and Snowflakes

2009-12-19T13:00:00.000-05:00

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted and can be purchased directly from my website:Stamps: Dasher, Serene Snowflakes (Holiday Mini)Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede (for Dasher I inked with versamark and then soft suede and embossed with clear EP)Paper: Soft Suede, Very VanillaAccessories: SU White EP, SU Clear EP

Peace, Love, Joy #2

2009-12-16T13:00:00.000-05:00

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted and can be purchased directly from my website:Stamps: Autumn Days, All HolidaysInk: Sahara Sand, Rich RazzleberryPaper: Kraft, Naturals IvoryAccessories: Ribbon (Big Lots post Christmas sale last year)

Big Snowflake

2009-12-13T13:00:00.000-05:00

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted and can be purchased directly from my website:Paper: Kraft, Christmas Cocoa DSP, Shimmery White for the snowflakeAccessories: Big Shot Snowflakes Set 2, large rhinestone (I can't remember where I got these)

12 Days of Christmas

2009-12-12T10:23:00.004-05:00

Some great deals are being offered right now during the 12 days of Christmas. Right now and until December 22 you can shop at my website and get discounts on some of your favorite Stampin' Up! stamps and supplies. You may want to whisper in Santa's ear in case he might need some last minute gift ideas for you! Tee Hee.You might be asking what you can do with the Decor Elements sheets listed at

Peace, Love, Joy

2009-12-09T13:00:00.000-05:00

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted and can be ordered directly from my website:Stamps: All HolidaysInk: Soft SuedePaper: Kraft, River Rock (retired), Very Vanilla, Bridesmaid DSP, Christmas Cocoa DSPAccessories: Ornament Punch, Mellow Moss gingham ribbon (retire) Nestibilities (by Spellbinder)

Clear Mount Stamps Coming in January!

2009-12-08T13:00:00.002-05:00

Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from customers for a line of repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option.Our new clear-mount

Dormant Stamp Sets Discontinued on January 4, 2010

2009-12-07T13:00:00.002-05:00

>>>>Here it is! The new catalog is online now and has lots of great products. If you don't have a catalog of your own contact me to find out how to get one.Also, coming soon...if you place any size order between February 1 and April 30 you will receive a free catalog! How cool is that???

Coming soon....

2009-01-09T14:41:00.002-05:00

...the new catalog will be here soon! Check back often and be ready to place your orders!

Inventory Blowout Sale!

2009-01-07T10:41:00.005-05:00

Oh my goodness...you gotta check this out! Just click here to see all the details! Don't delay...supplies are limited!Once you have made your selection you can place your order on my web site....just click on SHOP NOW.

Utah Diva Sketch Challenge

2008-12-27T15:21:00.004-05:00

Here is my card for the Utah Divas International sketch challenge. I can't say that it's really my best work, but it was fun creating it. I needed a little stampin' time today so this was a good way to get started. Thanks for looking!Stamp Sets: Season of Friendship, Punches Three, Classic BackgroundsPaper: Kraft, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Whisper WhiteInk: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red,

10% off Retiring Sets and Free Shipping!

2008-12-12T20:43:00.006-05:00

What more could you ask for here at Christmas? SU is offering free shipping until Dec. 23 on all orders totaling $70 or more. If you are ordering a Retiring Set you are in for a 20% savings! That's HUGE! If you place your order before Dec. 16 you will receive it before Christmas. You could get a few friends together and place one order and save on shipping. So hurry and place your order

Hello to all my Flaky Friends

2008-12-05T07:03:00.002-05:00

Wow, can you believe that it's December? My Mom always said that the older she got the quicker the years went by...I understand that now.Anyway, I have a very busy weekend coming up. My church is performing their annual Living Christmas Tree so I will be playing in the orchestra all three days. But I wanted to get at least one post in and so I brought back one of my most favorite cards. I just

Holiday Extravaganza - Save up to 50% on bundled items!

2008-11-26T09:24:00.006-05:00

I'm all about saving money and getting items at a bargain price...how about you? Well check out this special! Then visit here to place your order.

What are you thankful for?

2008-11-23T15:08:00.004-05:00

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is here already and that Christmas is right around the corner. I am thankful for so many things - my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, my wonderful husband and best friend Jerry, our children and their spouses and our grandchildren, my friends (old and new), my church, my job, a warm home and food on the table, a car that runs and is conservative on gas, living in

Happy Halloween

2008-11-04T06:36:00.000-05:00

I'm not big on making Halloween cards but thought I would make a few this year for my grandkids. I miss getting to see them all dressed up in their costumes and I'm just a little late in getting this one posted but I hope you like it. This one is very simple and just took a little masking and brayering to complete.I stamped the pumpkins first using the new In Color Tangerine Tango then masked

October Design Team

2008-11-01T15:39:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone! Well, here it is November 1, and I'm just now getting a chance to post the October Design Team Challenge! It has been a busy month for everyone and I was out of town last weekend watching my granddaughter Molly play soccer and helping her celebrate her 5th birthday (Happy Birthday Mojo!!!).So - enough of the chit chat and on to the designs and I can tell you they are special.

October Design Challenge

2008-10-11T11:50:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a fabulous Saturday. We are having a gorgeous Fall day here in East Tennessee. Sunny and warm with just a nice little hint of a chill. The leaves are starting to change color and the mountainside right outside my window is beginning to look very colorful!I sent out the challenge to the Team a few days ago and I know they are working on their projects. I

Missing You

2008-10-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

I'm still in the "Autumn" mood and those Earth Elements colors are still calling my name (actually I created this card way back at the beginning of August...chuckle). I love the Lovely as a Tree stamp set, it's my all time favorite. I know that one day SU will retire it and that will be a sad day for me because I use it all the time for every occasion. I used the thumping technique (you can find

September Designs - The Design Team does it again!

2008-09-27T09:30:00.008-04:00

I am always amazed at what the Design Team comes up with and how creative they are. This month I gave them an Inspiration Challenge instead of a Sketch Challenge. Here is the picture I used for inspiration: I love this photo because the colors are so vibrant and the yellow center seems to glow.Here is what the Team has designed:Jacqueline PriceStamps: So Swirly and Leaves Awash Jumbo Wheels,

Feels like Fall

2008-09-19T07:00:00.000-04:00

I can't believe how fast this year is going by. My Mom always told that the older she got the faster the years went by and I agree with her (I miss her a lot!). Anyway, I can't say that Autumn is my favorite time of the year (since I'm such a Summer person) but I do love the fall weather here in East Tennessee. It's still warm outside and when I look out my window and see Bluff Mountain in all of

Always

2008-09-14T05:00:00.000-04:00

I didn't think I would get this stamp set until I saw all the beautiful cards made with it. Isn't it funny how that works? I also love to heat emboss, it's so easy to do and it just makes a card look special. This was another quick and easy card to make:Stamps: AlwaysPaper: River Rock, Real Red, SU Gold, Basic Black, SU designer paper Apple Cider (retired)SU black grosgrain ribbon and SU black

Online Ordering is Now Available

2008-09-09T21:38:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone! I am so excited to be able to offer you online ordering from Stampin' Up! So...for those of you who want to shop in your jammies or are thinking you have to wait for me to have a workshop to place an order Stampin' Up! is offering 24/7 online ordering. Just click here and look for the "Shop Now" button at the top of the page.Happy Stampin' and Happy Shoppin'!

Masculine Thank You

2008-09-04T12:40:00.001-04:00

I like feminine cards and tend to use a lot of flowers so I challenge myself to make more masculine cards. I find that I like a very simple classic look for these. Here's one I made a few months ago for a Utah Divas International swap. I hope you like it.This one was so simple to make and I used it as a Stampers Club card and the girls loved it.Stamps: Lots of Dots Wheel, Many Thanks, Boroque

I've Been Stampin'

2008-08-30T14:40:00.007-04:00

I have been posting a lot of beautiful cards from other stampers lately...I guess you must think I don't stamp any more (hehehe). So, since I have lots of stampin' time on this Labor Day weekend I thought I would post one of my own creations. I hope you like it and thanks for looking!This medalion was made using the faux metal technique. Beate Johns has a wonderful tutorial on how to do this (

Presenting Amanda Kitts

2008-08-23T11:36:00.004-04:00

Hello Everyone - I'd like to introduce you to another one of my fabulous designers, Amanda Kitts. Here's a little bit about her:"I began Stampin’ when I moved 800 miles away from home in 2004. A friend invited me as a guest to a club. This was an immediate outlet for me to make friends. Now that I’ve moved back to Tennessee I’ve had the pleasure of being in another club! What a great way for me

Design Team August

2008-08-16T20:05:00.005-04:00

I'm sorry I am so late getting this posted...I promised to have it up yesterday but I was waiting on one more card. Then this morning Charter internet went out all over the state of Tennessee and we just now got it back. The team was up for the challenge and here's what they have created. Tammy BlaskoIt's hard to tell from this photo but the center scallop punch and the flourishes were over

Join My Team - Starter Kit Just $99

2008-08-15T09:50:00.000-04:00

Have you have been stamping for a while and have a lot of Stampin' Up! products? Have you ever considered becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator but didn't want to invest in products you already have? Then I have a wonderful opportunity for you. Between August 11 and October 11 you can sign up and purchase a special Demonstrator Starter Kit for only $99!These kits will have all the business

Design Team Sketch #2

2008-08-12T08:09:00.004-04:00

The Design Team has been hard at work for the last few weeks using this design to create some amazing cards! I can't wait to see what they have created...can you??? The cards will be posted on Saturday - be sure to check back then...and while you are waiting, see what you can design with this sketch. Post your creation on your blog or web site and leave a comment with a link so we can see

15% Off Select Stamps!

2008-08-05T08:10:00.007-04:00

Stampin' Up! is offering a 15% discount on selected stamp sets in the new catalog. Beginning August 11 through September 30 you have a chance to purchase as many of these sets as you would like at a discount. Another great thing about the new sets this year is they are all die cut! So no more cutting, just pop them out and put them on the block - you're done!!!Check out all the promotions here!

WOW! Discounts on Retiring Accessories!

2008-07-21T14:02:00.003-04:00

Now here's a special, fantastic, awesome deal!!! For the first time every Stampin' Up! is offering a 25% discount on selected retiring accessories. This is an wonderful deal and is available only while supplies last. If you would like to place an order email me soon before the supplies run out!

Design Team Reveal

2008-07-19T15:01:00.009-04:00

The moment you have been waiting for...the Design Team Reveal!Jill St. AngeloJill has created this fun card with the following Stampin' Up elements:Stamp Sets: Sweet Shapes, Holidays and Wishes Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla Ink: Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Regal Rose Accessories: 1/16" handheld circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Soft

Saturday - Design Team Premier!

2008-07-17T18:28:00.005-04:00

Hello Everyone!As I mentioned in an earlier email I have four fabulous stampers who have agreed to be on my Design Team. Only 3 were able to participate this month but their cards are AWESOME!! I am so excited to be able to show you these wonderful cards.Here is the sketch challenge I presented to them - photos and recipes will be online Saturday. I hope you'll come and take a peek and that their

New In Colors!!!

2008-07-15T12:38:00.002-04:00

I just got my delivery from Mr. Brown! I preordered all the new in colors and they are yummy! If you are attending our stamping Girls Night Out at SHBC on July 24 at 6:30 you will get a chance to see them up close and personal! Kind of a sneak peak for you.Speaking of our Girls Night Out - please email me and let me know if you are coming. It will be so much fun. Just bring yourself, your

New Decor Elements and Discounts on Hodgepodge Hardware...OH MY!!!

2008-07-01T20:17:00.004-04:00

It's July already...can you believe it??? Where has this year gone? A brand new catalog is right around the corner!Stampin' Up! has just come out with a wonderful new home decor product called Decor Elements. These are wonderful vinyl wall elements that are easy to apply and remove.I can't wait to try them!Also, if you love Hodgepodge Hardware or if you've ever want to purchase this wonderful

Introducing the Design Team

2008-06-30T20:56:00.003-04:00

I am very excited to introduce all of you to my Design Team. Now, I don't own a stamp company and I am not a stamp artist designer...but I love to stamp and I have challenged 4 of my friends who love to stamp to be a part of a Design Team using only Stampin' Up! products.It's so much fun to see what others create using the same template or inspiration. These 4 ladies are wonderful stampers and

Bidding a Fond Farewell

2008-06-17T21:44:00.003-04:00

Yes, it's that time again...time to say goodbye to retiring stamps. Take a look at the list and see if any of the stamps on your wish list are bidding us farewell. Now is the time to decide which ones you really want because after August 10 they will no longer be available.If you would like to order just email me and place an order that will be shipped right to your front door. I accept PayPal

Fresh Cuts Sneak Peek

2008-06-03T19:41:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone! Are you ready for a sneak peek at a new stamp set? The Fresh Cuts Set and Notes will be offered in the new Stampin' Up! Fall/Winter Catalog. This is a wonderful set and has lots of designing possibilities.Right now it's on special. Buy the set for $21.95 and you can purchase the Notes for $5.00, or you can purchase the Notes by themselves for $8.95. Or better yet - host a workshop

Sketch Challenge #1

2008-05-26T13:42:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone! I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day and that you'll get a little bit of time to stamp. Here is a Sketch Challenge for you. It's just a simple basic sketch and I hope it gets your creativity flowing. Have fun with it and when your finished send me a picture and I'll post it here.

An Addition to the Limited Supply Challenge

2008-05-23T20:57:00.005-04:00

Isn't this elegant? My friend Tammy made this card (several weeks ago...and I'm just now getting the chance to add it to my blog!) for the Limited Supply challenge I gave a few weeks back. It's done in black and white with Shimmery White as the background. The center medallion is embossed in black and then she punched it out with the SU scallop punch and put a rhinestone brad in the center. She

May Specials

2008-05-07T12:38:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone! Stampin' Up! is offering some killer specials this month! To start with all of the On Board Chipboard is 25% off with a $35 purchase. In conjunction with this promotion you can get a free Hobby Knife with the purchase of the Cutting Mat.But the best promotion is the new Demonstrator sign up! Right now if you sign up and join my team you will recieve a 20% discount on the Starter Kit

Limited Supplies Challenge Submissions

2008-04-27T15:07:00.011-04:00

Hi Everyone! I hope you all have had a great weekend and that you got a little bit of time to stamp and have some fun. I didn't have any time to stamp...yet...I'm hoping to be able to sneak down to my craft room before the night is over - Mother's Day is coming soon!A few weeks ago I challenged all the stampers in my clubs to a limited supply challenge that had been posted on SCS. I have lots of

$25 Extra Hostess Benefits!

2008-04-12T08:34:00.000-04:00

Wow! Stampin' Up! is offering $25 Extra in Hostess benefits from March 18 through April 30 on any workshop totaling $350 or more! What an awesome promotion! Contact me to book a workshop or if your schedule is too busy for a workshop you can have a virtual catalog party and collect outside orders. This is a wonderful promotion and will only be good on workshop orders placed before April 30. Let's

So...How do you like it???

2008-04-05T08:04:00.002-04:00

I thought it might be time for a little redo of my blog. I like the fresh new look and feel of this...I think spring fever has me in it's grips! I hope you like it.

Punchy Purses

2008-03-29T19:00:00.000-04:00

I saw these purses made from the round tab punch on a card that my daughter made and just fell in love with them. I thought I might change it up a little bit and used a 1 inch circle punch for the purse flap instead of the triangle shape she used and added tiny rhinestones for some bling. This was a great way to use up some small Designer Paper scraps too. The purse handles are made with the two

Five Petal Flower Punch Daisy Tutorial

2008-03-09T15:23:00.021-04:00

I love making punched flowers and trying different ways to use my punches. I was playing around with Stampin' Ups! Five Petal Flower punch yesterday and came up with this daisy. It's really very pretty, especially using Stampin' Ups! Prints Designer Series papers.For this flower you will needSU Five Petal Flower PunchSU Boho Blossoms PunchSU Paper SnipsSU Double Sided Designer PaperTombow Multi

Inspiration Challenge

2008-02-24T16:34:00.006-05:00

I meant to get this posted yesterday and just couldn't find the time to get the photos made.This is a cookie tin that I found at work (empty, I might add!) and just loved the colors and designs on the top and sides so I brought it home (since I couldn't find anyone who would refill it for me!) I'll be posting the side panels in the coming weeks for more inspiration challenges. I hope you'll have

Become a part of my Team

2008-02-14T12:19:00.000-05:00

If you have ever considered becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator now is the time. From Feb 1 through March 31 you will receive a 20% discount on the demonstrator starter kit. This is a wonderful discount on an already great deal for the kit. The value of the products in the kit is $300, but if you sign up during Sale-a-Bration you will receive the kit for $159 (regularly $199)! But, that's not

My Stamp Room

2008-01-26T12:03:00.000-05:00

Several of my online friends and I have been talking about our stamping spaces and I promised to get photos today and post them...so here they are. I got it sparkly clean (and actually found a stamp set hiding under some cardstock pushed into a corner...imagine that! {chuckle}). I hope you enjoy the tour.I have a shoe holder on my door that holds all of my Stampin' Up! punches and a few of my

Free Stamps!

2008-01-22T11:11:00.000-05:00

Sale-a-Bration is almost here. Beginning Feb 1 through March 17 you have the opportunity to earn free stamp sets, and here's how:1. Customers will earn a free stamp set for every $50 you spend.2. Host a workshop and for each $300 in sales you will earn a free set.3. Sign up with me to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator during this time period and take your pick of one of the free sets.These sets

Sympathy Card

2008-01-21T14:51:00.000-05:00

I needed to make a sympathy card that had a masculine feel to it. My inspiration came from this card posted on SCS by MrsBoz. Hers is a thank you card but I thought it would make a nice sympathy card too. I used Old Olive paper as the base and the layers are Marigold Morning and River Rock. I stamped the image from Lovely as a Tree in Basic Gray which is a great color for images. It isn't

Get Ready for Valentine's Day

2008-01-07T20:51:00.000-05:00

Stampin' Up! is offering a wonder bundle of goodies for Valentine's Day. In this bundle you will get the Happy Heart Stamp set, 5/8" grosgrain ribbon in Real Red and Regal Rose, and medium Cello bags all for only $33.40. The regular price for this bundle would be $41.35 so this is a 15% savings. You can get more details by clicking here.And if that isn't enough, hostess a workshop with sales

Time Well Spent in Groovy Guava

2008-01-05T14:53:00.000-05:00

I love this card design, I like the way the main focal point is off the front of the card. I have seen this design several times but usually with a rectangle on the top so I thought I would use a circle instead. I used my coluzzle to cut out both circles and used a new hostess set called Time Well Spent which is in the new Stampin' Up! catalog. The base of the card is Very Vanilla covered with

Happy New Year!

2008-01-01T16:08:00.000-05:00

And Happy New Catalog! Stampin' Up's! new catalog is out and ready for viewing. It is full of fun new stamp sets, new embellishments, and a ton of new project ideas! Let's get together and have a workshop, just contact me and I'll get you on my calendar.I've been working on some new projects and designs that I will get posted for you soon. So, for now, I hope you have a few minutes to stamp

How to clean dirty stamps

2007-12-18T22:39:00.000-05:00

I have found the most amazing product to clean the "gunk" off my stamps and make them shiny and new again. This product is called Awesome and you can purchase it at the Dollar Tree. I just spray it right on my stamp and use a toothbrush to scrub the stamp, rinse under running water...and Voila! Nice and clean. Remember to spritz your stamp with a little stampin mist to keep the rubber

Doodle This!

2007-12-07T09:36:00.000-05:00

I got the inspriration for this card from Sharon Harnist. She is a fellow Splitcoast Stamper and a wonderful designer. I wanted to try the silver embossing on the Elegant Eggplant paper and I really like this look. I think it would be a nice touch for Christmas cards too (have you gotten all your cards finished??) This is a very easy card to recreate and I would love to show you how. Why not

So Sad to See Them Retiring...

2007-12-04T15:39:00.000-05:00

so hurry soon to place your order if you see a set you really want...because once Dec 31 hits it will be gone for good! I can ship them right to your door anywhere in the U.S. This is a good time to get that special stamp set for Christmas (or Birthday) gift giving. For a large readable copy of this list just click on the link to the right under Specials and Promotions. Contact me if you live in

Five Fantastic Gifts under $25!!

2007-12-01T08:24:00.000-05:00

What have you asked for from Santa? Or do you have a crafty person on your list that you need to buy for? Well, here's a nice solution. Stampin' Up! has put together a list of gifts under $25 that would be just perfect for you or any stamper or crafter on your list. Or click here for more gift ideas. Make sure you give your wish list to everyone and have them contact me to place their order

Trim the Tree

2007-11-29T13:07:00.000-05:00

I couldn't wait to try these little glass ornaments and I was a little intimidated to make one, but I think my first one turned out really cute. I bought the craft ornaments at Hobby Lobby and the transparencies at Walmart. I used Staz On ink to stamp two of the snowmen from Flaky Friends onto the transparency then turned it over and colored the unstamped side with Sharpies. My daughter Lori and

Designer Paper Promotion Ending November 30

2007-11-27T14:02:00.000-05:00

The Pretty Papers Promotion from Stampin' Up! is coming to an end November 30. This is a 25% discount on all the double sided Designer Papers offered by Stampin' Up! Buy 3 and get the 4th package free...that comes to $7.49 per package! What a great deal.What can you do with designer papers? Click here to find 7 fabulous ideas and projects! Contact me to order your papers today...don't get left

Holiday Candles

2007-11-24T16:30:00.001-05:00

I found this idea in the new Lowe's Creativity magazine and just had to try it. I took a seeded glass lampshade and put sticky tape all along the top edge and rolled it in gold microbeads then tied the ribbon around the top and put it over a glass votive holder with a tea light. I'm not sure I'll leave the white tinsel around it because I think it looks a little bit plain...maybe a little bit of

It's beginning to look like Christmas

2007-11-12T13:27:00.001-05:00

I'm just a little behind this year in getting my Christmas cards started so I thought I would play around a little bit today and see what I could come up with.I used A Tree For All Seasons and stamped it in Going Gray ink on Shimmery White CS then sponged the Going Gray ink on the edges before layering it on Basic Black CS. Then I randomly stamped one of the snowflake stamps from Snow Burst (in

Designer Paper Special

2007-11-07T12:17:00.000-05:00

What a great designer paper sale! During the month of November Stampin' Up! is selling their wonderful designer papers buy 3 and get the 4th package free! That's a 25% savings off the regular price for each package. You will save $2.49 on each package when you place your order for 4 packages....that comes out to $7.46 each (regular price $9.95)Come and check out the wonder paper patterns that SU

Dave Abbott Fund

2007-11-01T12:38:00.000-04:00

Dave Abbott was the general manager for Stampin' Up! in Australia. Last month he passed away from a rare blood disease and left a wife and three children. Stampin' Up! is taking 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the All In The Family set during the month of November to set up a fund for his family. If you would like to help out this family by purchasing this set please call me at 865-385-6652