Pinewood Derby: Stampin’ Style
Do you have a Pinewood Derby car to prep at your house? This year we had a Powderpuff Derby car to build (same as pinewood, …
Star Bellied Sneeches…and all things Seuss
March 2, 1904: Birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel. What’s your favorite Dr. Seuss book? This morning Abby was supposed to wear something ‘Seuss’ to school. …
Turn Your OLD Stamps into NEW!
Finally… YOU CAN TURN YOUR OLD STAMPS & SUPPLIES into NEW STAMPS & TOOLS!! No more frustrating stacks of stamps that you don’t want to …
How’s Your Halloween Candy Supply?
Whew! I think we’re finally recovered from the excitement of Halloween, especially since I think our celebrations went on for nearly a week! On Friday, …
Cards for the Troops: Loads of Love
I keep thinking about the sweet pick-up truck stamp set in the Stampin’ Up! Catalog: Loads of Love. Because that’s about what it takes for …
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: VBS Style
Have you passed a church with a giant panda out front this summer? Our church has been overrun with pandas this year too, and I’m …
The Many Lives of Brown Packing Paper
For the past several years I’ve been lucky enough to be in charge of decorations for our church’s Vacation Bible School Program. Each year I …
Quick & Easy Thank You: Brighten someone’s day!
Last week I received an envelope from one of my Stamps in the Mail Club members. When I opened it I found her check (thanks …
It’s In The Bag: Stamping 500 bags in 1 hour
Okay, we didn’t quite make the 500 bags all in 1 hour, but we put a nice dent in the stack! Each year the Crisis …
A Howlin’ Halloween for Pets & Kids
Wow, Halloween is nearly here!! I don’t know about you, but we are very much looking forward to Halloween at our house. Since the kids …
Help for Halloween Parties: Batty For You
Do you have parties or meetings in the next couple of weeks? If you’re taking a snack, why not make it special? These little toothpicks …
Recycle that Stampin’ Up! Packing Paper: VBS style
Have you ever received a shipping box from Stampin’ Up!? If so, then you know about the fabulous brown paper that is included as packing …
Scrapbooking with 250 Princesses
Key words: BRING GLITTER! This past weekend I had the privilege of making scrapbook pages with about 250 little girls at the Champaign Park District’s …
Stamping to Serve: Crisis Nursery
Last week I was excited to visit a local business–Amdocs, to help them with an annual service project. Each year the Crisis Nursery in Champaign, …
A Stamping “Thank You” for Your Service
Veterans Day: A day to honor those who serve our country in the military, both at home and overseas.My sincere and heartfelt gratitude to those …