Hello friends! I hope that you’ve all been well these last couple of weeks. I’ve been on a mini-hiatus, taking care of my family and haven’t found much time for crafting. I’m sure you can relate! Over the past week I’ve dealt with one of the words colds we’ve had this year. I’m still recovering but feeling better every day. … Read More
Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals Good Through March 24
Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals This week is all about texture! This week’s deals include the 2013-2015 In Color Boutique Details, Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Stretch Trim, Vintage Trinkets, Tempting Turquoise Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Pewter Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Silver Glass Glitter, Scallop Border Punch and the Grad Party Ensemble Digital Download. There’s just about two weeks left to claim your free Sale-A-Bration … Read More
Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals Good Through March 17
Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals It’s a great week to expand your texture and die collection! This week’s weekly deals include the Argyle Embossing Folder, Chevron Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Peek-a-boo Frames Bigz Die, Dress Form Pop N Cuts, 3″ Circle Die and the Circles #2 Original Die. Remember, during Sale-A-Bration you get a free gift with each $50 … Read More
Simply Sketched Watercolor Thank You Card
Happy Friday, stampers! Continuing where I left off yesterday, today’s “three days of thanks” is another how-to. I wanted to share another of the cards I made for my interview. If you haven’t read Wednesday’s post on Handwritten Thank You Cards and Why You Should Send Them, I recommend that you check it out! This time we’ll be learning how … Read More
Elegant Butterfly Punch Card
Hello stampers! Today is day two of “three days of thanks.” Check out this Elegant Butterfly Punch card! Isn’t this gorgeous! I wish I could take credit for the simple design but I can’t. This was designed by my upline Jennifer (though the rhinestones where my addition). Did you notice anything different about this card? (No stamping!) Okay, back on … Read More
Handwritten Thank You Cards: Why You Should Be Sending Them
Hello friends! I want to dedicate the rest of this week to thank you cards. The next three days will be a theme of thank you cards. Today’s post is a little different though. Instead of sharing how I made the handwritten thank you card that you see below, I want to tell you why I made it in the … Read More
Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals Good Through March 10
Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals There are some great things on sale this week! If you’re in need of Ribbons and Rhinestones, this is a great week to stock up! Rhinestones are modestly priced at $3.71 per pack. Ruffle stretch trim in both Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush are on sale, as well the 3/8″ stitched ribbon in Midnight Muse. Speaking … Read More
Peek-a-Boo Style DIY Birthday Invitation
Last week I was inspired by a video I saw on YouTube to make this cute peek-a-boo style DIY birthday invitation! How cute is this! It’s pretty simple to make and it’s a little more complex than a standard card but well worth the time to put together. Here’s what the inside looks like: Alrighty stampers! Are you ready to … Read More