Happy Valentine's Day! You know, I am going to have to use the Hey Love stamp set for my project. This week the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge is a sketch challenge. A plan quickly came together after seeing this sketch. I used my Stamparatus to create this mirror image of the cute little…
I still need some tropical vibes so I am continuing with the Humming Along stamp set and the gorgeous hibiscus flower. I don't want to jinx it but I think the snow is beginning to melt! There is a lot of snow to melt, so we may be dealing with sloppy roads and sidewalks for…
It is day 3 of what is being called Snowmaggedon, Snowpocalypse, in other words the Big Snow. We have lots of snow (I measured 9-1/2") and that is unusual where I live. Everything is covered in a layer of white, it is beautiful and kind of magical. Inside my craft room where it is toasty…
I'm using the Beauty Abounds stamp set for this week's Create with Connie & Mary Challenge. The challenge this week is to use Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape and Melon Mambo. This is definitely a bold color combination. This flower image from the Beauty Abounds stamp set is pretty and almost whimsical. I love the curlicues…
Just a quick post to share with you another easy card using the Needle & Thread bundle. Doesn't the flower look like it is embroidered? This is a Distinktive stamp and the detail is amazing. The flower was stamped in Highland Heather ink and cut out using the Needlepoint Elements dies. I love the large…
Hard to believe that it is the last day of January! I made this card using the Bloom by Bloom stamp set weeks ago and I am happy to finally get to share it with you. The Create with Connie and Mary challenge this week is a sketch challenge. I seem to be drawn to…
This year I am trying something new, instead of resolutions I decided to do 19 in 2019. Let me explain. I chose 19 things to do this year. These things range from one time projects to daily habits. One of the 19, on my list was to blog 16 times in a month. This I…
This week we are going to shine the spotlight on the Bloom by Bloom stamp set. This 17 piece photopolymer stamp set is bold and is perfect for all kinds of occasions. This is a two-step stamp set and you can mix and match the different elements to create all kinds of designs. This stamp…
Yes, I am using the Hey Love stamp set for another challenge! This week the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge is a color challenge. Perfect for a fun Valentine card! This is the first time I am using this cute little ape. I colored him using the Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends, quick and easy…
There are so many beautiful products in the 2019 Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog. One of the prettiest dies is the Butterfly Beauty Thinlits. This fabulous set of dies also coordinates with the Beauty Abounds stamp set and is also available as a bundle. I love the white on white background. It is simple and elegant. …