Retiring List Rewind: Nature Walk Inspiration
One of my favorite nature stamp sets of all time – I used the Nature Walk stamp set (see it online) to create this framed …
Swallowtail Pinboard: Easy with Artisan Embellishments
Looking for a fun project idea that’s not a card? Something to create for a gift (or for your own space)? Try a fun embellished …
Valentine BINGO Centerpieces: table decor ideas
Looking for wedding table decor? Baby Shower centerpieces? These are Valentine centerpieces headed to my local library for table decor, but it’s a fun idea …
Make Your Own Family Valentine Banner
What says “love” more than family? I created a fun and simple banner using My Digital Studio 2 (learn more about it) and the Valentine …
Stampin’ Up! Leadership: Wrap-Up
What a whirlwind of a day… wait, do all my Stampin’ Up! event posts start with that line?? Well the great part is that it’s …
The Urbana Free Library: Journals and a Sneak Peek
Earlier in December I was invited to teach a journal-making class for elementary school students at The Urbana Free Library in Urbana, Illinois. Of course …
Happy Halloween! BOO to you!
In our neighborhood we have a “BOO!” tradition of leaving fun treats on porches and then passing on treats to other neighbors. Once you’ve been …
Stamping for a Shrimp Boil: “bring a side dish to share”
How many event invitations come with the message: “bring a dish to pass” or something along those lines? Seems like lots. And they’re great, because …
Summer Scrap Camp: Locker Magnet Creations
Each summer I hold a Summer Scrap Camp for kids, and we meet 5 times during the time between the end of school and back-to-school …
Pleasant Poppies Door Hanger
Sometimes it’s fun to make something for your home decor – something crafty that you’ll keep around for a season or two. Here’s a door …
Could we have any more fun?
The Stampin’ Up! Convention this year was absolutely terrific — take a look at the faces of everyone in our group… don’t they look like …
Convention Day 2: The Good News & The Bad News
Which do you want to hear first? The GOOD news or the BAD news? Okay, here it comes… the good news is that we saw …
Convention 2012: Registration Day?
Really? Only Registration Day so far?? Amazing, because there was an amazing amount of FUN and INSPIRATION packed into this single day. If today was …
And the Designer Rosette Award Goes To…
This past Friday night was our monthly Demonstrator gathering, and I’m excited about our new awards! It’s fun to celebrate the successes within our team, …
Hardware Garden Art: Big Shot + Flashing
I wanted to share a great 3D Garden Art project that you’ll want to try at home. These are great for your garden outdoors, or …