Looking for a Reason to Smile?
How about a mini version of Sale-A-Bration…in July? *Big smiles!* Get the Reason to Smile Set-up to a $20.95 value-for just $5 when you spend …
Papillon Potpourri: perfect with Pleasant Poppies
Yesterday I mentioned that I’m loving these new stamp sets and the matching butterfly punch — Pleasant Poppies stamp set (see it online), the Papillon …
So Many New Stamps…Which to use FIRST?
My new catalog order is here, and I’ve been working on projects for my Stamp Club with Meg (we meet tomorrow in central Illinois — …
Birthday Treats: Mmmm…chocolate with a cherry on top
Who doesn’t love chocolate?! And even better, chocolate wrapped in this sweet World Spectacular Designer Series Paper (see it online) and with a tag from …
Bake, Make & Take A Cake: Birthday Tags
This past Saturday was my New Catalog Extravaganza, and one of the projects we did included a sweet Make A Cake Birthday Tag, using the …
Going, Going, Gone: Big Top Birthday & the Matchbox Die
Are you ready for the current Stampin’ Up! catalog to retire on May 31st? I’m not, but I am looking forward to the new catalog …
Watercolor How-To: Magic Tips to Use
The most common thing I hear when I demonstrate watercoloring is that people can’t seem to make it look “right”. Guess what? There are some …
Flower Fancy: Three Windows How-To
Only a couple of weeks left for the stamp sets on the retiring list! Both the sets on this fun card are retiring on May …
Eleanor & Elizabeth: Two gals with great stamps
Ever wonder how stamp sets get their names? Maybe there’s some story behind these…but sorry, I don’t know it. But what I do know is …
Mixed Techniques: Poppin’ Pastels plus Rock N Roll
UPDATED: 5/17/2021 – This technique is even older now (9 years later!) but the project is still a great way to use Stampin Chalks, which …
Teeny Tiny Treats: a bag of tags
Have an irregular edge that needs a scalloped border? Like on the little edge of the Petite Purse Die front flap? (see it online) Try …
It’s a Mary Poppins Purse!
You remember that scene from Mary Poppins, where she opens her carpetbag and starts pulling belongings out? And keeps pulling…and keeps pulling…? Well the little …
Bright Blossoms Blooming for Spring
I don’t know about where you live, but here, SUMMER was here yesterday! I couldn’t believe the heat wave in the afternoon, and I think …
Party Planning: Designer Rosette Decor
Thinking about party decorations? Wedding? Shower? The craze of rosettes has been going on for quite awhile (check some past posts) but the new Designer …
Labels Framelits Tutorial: Happy Birthday Tag
Have you tried the new Framelits from the Occasions Mini Collection? I have a few samples on my blog already (see them), but here is …