06.14.19…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends!  The new 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog has so many wonderful bundles and suites!  It makes is super easy to “grab and go” when you need to create a card or project at a moment’s notice.  However, the thing I also love about so many of the Stampin’ Up products, is how well they “cross-coordinate” with one another.

That being said, I created this card using the Bloom & Grow Bundle (Bloom & Grow Stamp Set + Budding Blooms Dies).  However, I also added in the following products from the Woven Threads Suite…..Woven Threads Designer Series Paper, Woven Threads Trim, and the Woven Threads Sequin Assortment.  It’s definitely an unexpected combo!

Continue reading “from the bottom of my heart…” →

UPDATE:  06.17.19…..This morning, I was excited to find out that my Bloom & Grow card (that I posted on 06/12/19) was one of the winners for this week’s Global Design Project #193 (#GDPwinner). 😃

06.12.19…..Welcome to Wednesday, everyone!  And…welcome to the brand NEW 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog!  It seems that each and every Stampin’ Up catalog is full of amazingly wonderful products, and this new catalog certainly doesn’t disappoint!

This week, I’m participating in the latest Global Design Project (#GDP193) Color Challenge, and I thought the NEW Bloom & Grow Bundle would be just perfect for this card.  Don’t forget…..you can save 10% by ordering the Bloom & Grow Bundle (Bloom & Grow Stamp Set + Budding Blooms Dies)!

Continue reading “bloom & grow (#gdp193)…” →

05.31.19…..Welcome to Thursday, stampers! I just love the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper from the new 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog! I also love chocolate (…a lot!!!), so I figured why not combine the Bird Ballad DSP with a sweet chocolate treat. And that my stampin’ friends, is the inspiration for these pretty little candy bar wrappers.

You may begin placing orders from the NEW 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog on June 4, 2019.

If you still have products on your wish list from the 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog, you will need to place your order no later than June 3, 2019.

Continue reading “for the love of chocolate…” →

05.30.19…..Happy Thursday, everyone!  I still can’t believe it, but the 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog will be coming to an end in just a few days…on June 3rd!  Several of my stamp sets will be retiring, so I decided to make one last card with one of the sweetest little sets in the catalog, “A Good Day“.  That being said, the theme for this week’s Global Design Project (#GDP191) is Bees, Birds, & Butterflies, and I thought the little bird from the “A Good Day” stamp set would be perfect for my card.

Continue reading “a good day (#gdp191)…” →

05.29.19…..Welcome to Wednesday, everyone!  I love the title of this blog, because as far as Stampin’ Up goes, we are all about to embark on an amazing “new adventure”!  Yes, my stampin’ friends, we are just days away (…six days to be exact, but who’s counting?) from the release of the new 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog.  And that my friends, is an wonderful “adventure”of color and creativity that knows no bounds!

Continue reading “a new adventure…” →

05.24.19…..Welcome to the weekend, everyone!  I have to admit that the title of this post is a bit misleading.  O.K…….a lot misleading!  This cool, little box was created with some of the amazing new products (including the Petals & Parcels Bundle) from the soon-to-be released 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.  And that new catalog, my stampin’ friends, is not “a little something”…..but “a BIG something”!

Yes, stampers…the overwhelming excitement and anticipation is real!  The new 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog will be released in less than two weeks!  You may begin placing your customer orders on June 4, 2019!  

Continue reading “a little something…” →

05.23.19…..Happy Friday, stampers! The 2019 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog and the 2019 Occasions Catalog will both be expiring in less than two weeks…on June 3rd. I know…it’s hard to believe, right? There are so many fun stamps sets and accessories in these catalogs, many of which will be retiring. So…if there are any retiring products that are still on your wishlist, you’ll want to order them as soon as possible!

That being said, I’m so excited that the Piece of Cake stamp set (used to create this card), along with coordinating Cake Builder Punch, will be carried over to the upcoming 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. It just love the versatiliy of this set. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other occassion….this set has got you covered! And…with the coodinating Cake Builder Punch, it makes you job even that much easier!

Continue reading “cut the cake…” →

05.06.2019…..Welcome to Monday, everyone!  I have to admit that I had a wonderful time creating my Lovely as a Tree frame yesterday.  So…..I figured why not create another framed project with the Lovely as a Tree set, but this time in an unexpected color combo.  I really wanted to switch things up, so I decided to Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, and Melon Mambo.  Hope y’all enjoy it!

If by chance you don’t have the Lovely as a Tree set, your last opportunity to purchase it will be June 3, 2019 (….or until supplies last).  Don’t miss out!!!

Continue reading “party of trees…” →

05.05.2019…..Well, my stampin’ friends, it is defintely the end of an era!  Yes, it’s hard to believe…..but the Lovely as a Tree stamp set is retiring at the end of May!  Since it’s debut in 2001, it has been a classic Stampin’ Up set that has never gone out of style.  If by chance you don’t have this set, your last opportunity to purchase it will be June 3, 2019 (….or until supplies last).  Don’t miss out!!!

Because this is such a timeless stamp set, I wanted create something extra special.  So…..I decided to create this framed artwork that I could use in my home all year ’round.

Continue reading “lovely as a tree…” →

05.05.19…..The latest Paper Pumpkin kit (Sentimental Rose), has such a versatile stamp set, as well as beautifully designed cards, elements, and accessories.  I’ve really enjoyed making several projects from this “rosy” kit!

I absolutely love the gorgeous “Distinktive” flower stamp that is included in this kit, so I thought I would combine it with some other fun Stampin’ Up products and accessories.  While Stampin’ Up has sooooooo many wonderful bundles, suites, paper and accessories that are specially designed to be used together, I also truly enjoy “cross-coordinating” and mixing different styles and themes together with one another.    And that, my stamping friends, is the inspiration for this card…..

Continue reading “friends and roses…” →

04.28.19…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends!  Those of you that follow my blog know that I really enjoy creating cards, but I absolutely love creating home decor projects as well.  That being said, I decided to use this month’s Sentimental Rose Paper Pumpkin kit to create this floral, shabby-chic inspired banner.  The pre-printed images in this Paper Pumpkin kit are absolutely wonderful!  The roses and flowers are beautifully detailed, and the watercolor-inspired layering cards base add such a pretty pastel effect.

You’ll also want to check out my Sentimental Rose post, to see the shabby chic projects that I created with this kit as well.

Continue reading “paper pumpkin and roses…” →

 

04.28.19…..I had so much fun playing with the new April 2019 Sentimental Rose Paper Pumpkin kit this weekend!  It is such a gorgeous kit, and it incorporates some of my favorite Stampin’ Up colors…..Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, and Mint Macaron!  With so many special events popping up this time of year…..graduations, weddings, baby showers, and of course Mother’s Day…..this kit is truly a life saver and a time saver!  With just a few extra accessories, I was able to create these three projects, as well as several others.  You’ll also want to check out my Paper Pumpkin and Roses post, to see the shabby chic banner that I created with this kit as well.

Continue reading “sentimental rose…” →

04.14.19…..Happy Sunday, everyone!  It’s was such a gorgeous Spring day today….for a couple of precious hours.  Now…..the rain clouds are moving in, so I figured it’s another good day to stay inside, and do some crafting and creating.  That being said, I wanted to take the time to share this “shabby chic-inspired” card with you this morning.  The Tin Tile Embossing Folder made its debut in the 2018 Stampin’ Up Holiday catalog, and I used to for quite a few projects back then.  So…..I thought I pull it out once again to create a background for this card.  Luckily, this embossing folder is a carry-over item.  If you don’t have it yet, I know you’ll want to order it as soon as possible!

Continue reading “miss you…” →

03.31.19…..Happy Sunday, stampers!  I can believe that tomorrow is April 1st, and….today is the last day for the Stampin’ Up Sale-A-Bration!  That being said, I thought I would create one last card with the Butterfly Elements.

Continue reading “thanks for everything…” →

03.24.19…..Happy Sunday everyone!  We’ve still been having some lingering winter weather this past week, but today we had another wonderful Spring day!  Once again, this beautiful weather has inspired me to create a Spring-themed card.  And…..what a better way to gather some extra inspiration than from this week’s Global Design Project – Color Challenge (#GDP181).  This week’s color trio was Grapefruit Grove, Lemon Lime Twist, and Daffodil Delight.  Such a bright, cheery combo……love, love, love!!!

Continue reading “life is sweeter (#gdp181)…” →

03.17.19…..Today is a gorgeous, “almost-Spring” day where I live….high 60’s, clear skies, and sunshine!  It doesn’t get much better than that!  That being said, it put me in the mood to create some Spring cards, so I decided to pull out my Varied Vases stamp set.  I also paired it with some of the Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper, to pull in some of those soft pastel shades.

Continue reading “three little vases…” →

03.03.18….. It’s hard to believe it’s March already!  However, there are still a few more weeks to take advantage of the Stampin’ Up Sale-A-Bration!  That being said, I decided to create this card for this week’s Global Design Project (#GDP178) using the All Adorned stamp set, which is one of the wonderful products that you can earn for FREE (when you a $50+ order in Stampin’ Up merchandise).

Continue reading “best ever… (#gdp178)” →

Update (02.25.19)…..This morning, I was excited to find out that my rooster card was one of the winners for this week’s Global Design Project #177 (#GDPwinner).

02.24.19…..Good evening, stampers! Just a few blog posts ago, I posted my three little roosters card (using the SAB Home to Roost stamp set). I have to say, I really loved its fun, whimsical colors! That being said, this week’s Global Design Project #177 was a color challenge…..using Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, and Granny Apple Green. So…..I figured why not incorporate that color combo into one more rooster card. So, here you go my friends…

Continue reading “three little roosters (#gdp177)…” →

02.23.19…..I’ve been so busy lately, creating projects with all of the wonderful Sale-A-Bration products!  I had to remind myself that the Occasions Catalog is just bursting with some amazing products, too!  That being said, I decided to pull out my Needle & Thread Bundle (from the Occasions Catalog) to create this card.  Winter is still in full-gear here in Northern California (…..which I’m loving!), but I was really in the mood to create some Spring-themed cards today!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)…..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog! By the way, the Botanical Butterly Designer Series Paper and the Butterfly Elements that I used on this card just two of the items that you can earn!)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “needle and thread…” →

02.17.19…..I had such a good time creating my Three Little Roosters card yesterday, with its whimsical, unexpected colors!  So…..this time, I gave this one little rooster a fun color combo as well!  If you don’t have this Home to Roost stamp set, I know you’ll want to get your hands on it as soon as possible.  Best of all, you can earn this set for FREE during the Stampin’ Up Sale-A-Bration promotion…..

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)…..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog! And…..don’t forget, the Home to Roost that I used on this card is one of the items that you can earn!)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “one little rooster…” →

02/17.19…..Good morning, stampers!  The Sale-A-Bration Catalog and Occasions Catalog are in full-swing!  And don’t forget…..the Annual Catalog is still chock-full of all kinds of amazing products as well!  That being said, I created this card with a mix of products from all three catalogs…

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)…..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog! By the way, the Butterfly Elements that I used on this card is one of the items that you can earn!)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “life is better…” →

02/16/19…..Happy Saturday, everyone!  It’s another cold, winter day here in Northern California, and our weather has come in “3’s” today…..snow, sleet, and hail!  So, I figured why not create a card that comes in “3’s”…..three roosters to be exact!  This whimsical, barnyard card was created with the Home to Roost stamp set, which is one of the items you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)…..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog! By the way, the Home to Roost stamp set that I used on this card is one of the items that you can earn!)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “three little roosters…” →

Welcome to Wednesday everyone! It took me a minute to start creating projects with the new Hello Cupcake Sale-A-Bration set. However, once I started using it, I can’t seem to stop! The cupcake itself is super fun, and the sentiments are just the cutest ever!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)…..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog! By the way, the Hello Cupcake stamp set that I used on this card is one of the items that you can earn!)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “sprinkled with love…” →

02.12.19…..Good afternoon, my Stampin’ friends!  Birthdays seem to have way of popping up all year ’round. (My good friend actually has a birthday today….so this one’s for you, Jeanne! )  Anyway….it’s always nice to have some extra birthday cards on hand.  Using the new Sale-A-Bration Hello Cupcake stamp set, is a great set for creating your own little “back stock” of birthday cards.

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)…..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog!  By the way, the Hello Cupcake stamp set that I used on this card is one of the items that you can earn!)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION,                     but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “celebrate your day…” →

02/11/19…..Good afternoon, stampers!  I’m having so much fun with new Home to Roost Sale-A-Bration set, so I thought I’d go ahead and post one more card this afternoon. Stay tuned for a few more Home to Roost cards this week.  Hope you enjoy them!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog!  By the way, the Home to Roost stamp set that I used on this card is one of the items that you can earn!)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION,                     but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “home to roost…” →

02.11.19…..I can’t believe that it’s Monday already!  February is already flying by, and I can’t believe that it’s almost Valentine’s Day!  That being said, I thought I would post one more card to celebrate this “love-ly” holiday!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION,                     but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “sending love…” →

01.22.19…..  Happy Tuesday, my Stampin’ friends!  As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I planned to post a few more cards, using the SAB Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.  You won’t want to miss out on this paper collection! Be sure to place your order ($50 or more) today, and earn this Sale-A-Bration (…aka SAB) paper for FREE!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog…….including the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and the Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack that I used to create this card!

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “happiness & butterflies…” →

01.21.19….. Happy Monday, my Stampin’ friends!  As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I planned to post a few more cards, using the SAB Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.  You won’t want to miss out on this paper collection! Be sure to place your order ($50 or more) today, and earn this Sale-A-Bration (…aka SAB) paper for FREE!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog…….including the  Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper that I used to create this card!

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “botanical butterflies…” →

01.20.19…..  I can’t believe that it’s Sunday already.  This brand new year is already moving at a rapid pace!  With the annual Sale-A-Bration promotion and the 2019 Occasions Catalog in full swing, there’s no time like the present to craft and create with all of the wonderful new products available!  For today’s card, I used a mix of the new Sale-A-Bration (…aka SAB) Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, as well as the new All My Love Designer Series Paper from the 2019 Occasions Catalog.

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION,                     but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Continue reading “close at heart…” →

01.12.19….. Happy Saturday, my Stampin’ friends!  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I’m definitely feelin’ the “love”!  I’m also loving all of the amazing products from the new 2019 Occasions Catalog…and couldn’t wait to start creating some “heartfelt” Valentine’s Day cards!

Continue reading “heartfelt..” →

01.05.19….. It’s a cold, stormy weekend here in northern California. So…..what a better way to spend the afternoon than to plunge head-first into my crafting room, and start creating projects with some of the new Sale-A-Bration and 2019 Occasion Catalog products!

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog…….including the Home to Roost stamp set and the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper that I used to create this card!

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

I’m absolutely loving the new SAB Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. And…..during the upcoming week, you’ll be seeing a few more of my cards that were created with this gorgeous paper!

Continue reading “simple moments…” →

01.05.19….  Welcome to the New Year, my stamping friends!  January has arrived, so…..

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)..from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog…….including the Hello Cupcake stamp set and the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper that I used to create this card!  

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION,                     but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2019.

Since Sale-A-Bration has started, I decided to create my first card of the year with the three of the wonderful new Sale-A-Bration products…..the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack, and the Hello Cupcake stamp set.

Continue reading “celebrate your day…” →

 

12.19.18…. Happy Wednesday, my Stampin’ friends!  As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’m using the last week before Christmas to share just a few more cards.  That being said, I created another card with the Winter Woods Bundle.  I love the versatility of this bundle!  I’m also super excited that the Winter Woods stamp set and coordinating In the Woods Framelits set will be carried over AFTER the 2018 Holiday catalog comes to an end on January 2, 2019.  (FYI:  After January 2^nd, both products will be sold separately, and not as a bundle.)  So…..if you happen to miss out on these fabulous products, you’ll still have an opportunity to order them after the holidays are over.

Continue reading “enjoy the season…” →

12.18.18….. I don’t know about y’all, but I just love the Hearts Come Home stamp set.  It is the sweetest little set (with its tiny houses and trees), and it just really evokes cozy, holiday memories for me.  By the way, this set is in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog, so it will still be available after the holidays.  Yay!

Continue reading “all hearts come home…” →

12.18.18….. It’s hard to believe that Christmas Day will be here in just one week!  Since past few weeks have just flown by, I decided that I’d try to squeeze in a few more holiday cards while I can.   So here you go, my Stampin’ friends…

Continue reading “’tis the season…” →

11.25.18 …..I hope all of you survived Thanksgiving weekend, and were also able to enjoy some time with friends and family.  Once I finally had some free time this weekend, I couldn’t wait to start creating some holiday cards and projects.  One of my favorite bundles from of the Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog is Winter Woods (Winter Woods stamp set + In the Woods Framelits).  It’s really versatile and can be used for everyday projects as well. If you don’t have this bundles already, it is defintely one you don’t want to miss out on!

Continue reading “joy to the world…” →

11.03.18…..Ok my stamping friends, I realize it’s already November, and the Christmas season is upon us (…especially if you been to your local mall lately).  However, I’m still trying to soak in those last few of weeks of Fall, and remembering that we still have Thanksgiving to celebrate and to appreciate all of the many blessings I have.  So…I just had to make another card with the Country Lane Designer Series Paper.  And, yes…if you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with it!  The color combinations are absolutely gorgeous….from Blackberry Bliss and Crushed Curry, to Mint Macaron and Early Espresso, and even Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive.  I love them all!

Continue reading “thanks for everything…” →

11.03.18…..The title of this blog post should really be “enjoy the seasons” (…instead of “season”).  I know many people have a favorite season, but I just really do love both the Fall and Winter seasons equally!  That being said, I wrapped both seasons up in this one little card, and used a mix of seasonal products.  The Country Lane Designer Series Paper has an Autumn Harvest feel, while the Winter Woods Bundle obviously has a Winter theme.

Continue reading “enjoy the season…” →

10.28.18…..While this is the time of year that we always focus on being thankful, I think we would all agree that the best time of year to be thankful is…..always!  That being said, I started this card with the “Thanks” sentiment, which had ended up in a corner of my craft table (along with several bits and pieces that I ended up not using on other projects).  I challenged myself to  “repurpose” some of those bits and pieces, and pulled them together to create this card.  I hope this card inspires you to do the same! Continue reading “always thankful…” →

09.09.2018….. This weekend just about slipped away from me!  I can’t believe it’s already Sunday afternoon, and I wanted to make sure that I shared this card with you before the weekend was completely over.  I truly love every color that Stampin’ Up! has to offer, but I’m especially fond of the Subtles color collection.  The soothing, pastel shades really speak to me!

Continue reading “amazing friend…” →

08.26.18….. OK, let’s just get right to it, my stamping friends!  I know what your thinking.  Thanksgiving is still three months away, and she’s already posting a seasonal card!  I can explain…..

As a SU demonstrator, I was able to pre-order from  the new Stampin’ Up! 2018 Holiday Catalog.  (Customer orders can be placed between September 5 – January 2, 2018.)  This new catalog is chockful of so many amazing products!  That being said, I pre-ordered several items from the Country Lane Suite, which has a country/harvest theme, and I just couldn’t wait to get going on some new Fall projects.

I also couldn’t wait to create a card for the latest Global Design Project (#GDP152 – CASE the Designer), so I decided to incorporate that into my card design as well.  

Continue reading “give thanks… (#gdp152)” →

08.18.18….. Welcome to the weekend, my stampin’ friends!  I had planned to make this card last month, around the Fourth of July, but I got busy working on other projects and just never got around it.  Better late than never, right?  While I used a patriotic color combo on this card, it’s a unique birthday card for any time of year!

Continue reading “happiest of birthdays…” →

08.10.18….. Friday is finally here, and you know what that means?  Ok…..well, the weekend is almost here, and…..this is my last “Nature Week” card!  Thanks so much for indulging me in my obsession with the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper.  It’s such a wonderful collection, and the possibilities are endless when using this paper to create your projects!

Continue reading “love you… (nature week – card #5)” →

08.09.18….. Happy Thursday, y’all!  Boy, this week has sure flown by!  I hope you are enjoying the cards that I’ve been posting during “Nature Week“, and are hopefully getting a bit of inspiration as well.  The gorgeous colors and beautiful patterns that are found in Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper make it easy to get those creative juices flowing!

Continue reading “celebrate… (nature week – card #4)” →

08.08.18…..Welcome to Wednesday, stampers!  And…welcome to Day 3 of “Nature Week“!  Fall is just around the corner, and I know you’ll enjoy creating your seasonal projects with the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper just as much as I do!

Continue reading “i love you… (nature week – card #3)” →

08.07.18…..  Happy Tuesday, stampers!  As promised, I’m posting my second card for “Nature Week“, using the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper.  Hope it inspires you today!

Continue reading “let’s celebrate… (nature week – card #2)” →

08.06.18…..Even though it’s still the middle of summer (at least in Northern California), I’m really looking forward to Fall. Not only because the temperatures will be cooler (…yay!!!), but I just love all of the beautiful Autumn colors that nature gives us during that wonderful time of year! That being said, I went a little crazy, and created several cards using the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper. Since I couldn’t decide which card to post, I decided to post them all in a series that I’m calling “Nature Week”. Yes, my stamping friends… because I’ve become obsessed with this gorgeous paper, I will be posting a new card each weekday this week (Monday – Friday). I hope you enjoy them!

Continue reading “for my friend… (nature week – card #1)” →

08.04.18…..Although I’ve never actually been to a garden party, I’ve always thought it would be such a beautiful way to spend an afternoon!  When I hear the phrase “garden party”, I think of roses, bouquets, and everything pink…..and that, my friends, was the inspiration for this card.  Once I had my inspiration, I immediately knew that I had to use the “oh-so-colorful”  Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper.

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07.24.18…  It’s been awhile since I’ve used my Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper, so today I decided to jump right back into this beautiful collection of paper and start creating!  From Blackberry Bliss and Grapefruit Grove…..to Soft Suede and Cajun Craze…..to Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide….the color combos in this paper pack are absolutely gorgeous!  If you don’t have this paper yet, you’ll want to add it to your wish list!   By the way….don’t miss out on the “Buy 3, Get 1 Free” promotion (on Select Designer Series Paper), which ends on July 31st!  And, yes….the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper is included in that promotion.  Yay!!!

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