It is time for the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge! This week we have a lovely sketch challenge. I have been challenging myself to use up my package of the Halloween Night Specialty DSP. I have used pieces of this patterned paper for non Halloween projects here, here, and here. I hope you will…
Sometimes it is fun to take a break from the traditional red and green and use some other colors for Christmas. Today I am sharing a color combination that I really like Tempting Turquoise and Real Red. Isn't is bright and cheery? Definitely not your usual Christmas colors. Product List Merriest Wishes…
You ready for a fun sketch challenge? Well you are in luck. Today I have a great sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday. The optional theme: Window. Product List Flurry Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [139732] $21.00 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50 Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00…
It is time for the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! This month the theme is Happy Holidays! I was having a hard time deciding on what to make for the hop until I came across a 4" x 12" canvas that was leftover from a class. I decided it would be the perfect thing to help me…
Just a quick stop in to share with you a super simple idea. I saw these cute little candy bars and thought they would make a fun tuck in (a little something extra to put in my customer's bags). I told you it was a simple idea. I stamped the cheer sentiment(Here's to Cheers…
On Wednesday I posted this card and promised to post a tutorial. Well here it is! Okay maybe not exactly the same card but the fold is the same. Cut a 4-1/4" x 11" piece of card stock and score it at 5-1/2 Cut a diagonal from one corner to the fold line. See the…
Welcome to the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge #432! This week we have this color combination for you! Can I make a confession? I hope you won't judge me too harshly but the only thing copper I have in my craft room is copper embossing powder. I thought about quickly trying to order some…
Usually I have my posts scheduled to go up early in the morning (Pacific Time). Today I am running a little/lot behind schedule. I have been playing with my new Stitched framelits. Today I used it as a layer instead of adding the usual scalloped piece, I used a stitched piece. I used the…
I am back from the Stampin' Up! OnStage event. Going to these events is one of the perks of being a demonstrator. There is something magical about being in a room with 350 other people who love the same things you do. The buzz and excitement of looking at the fabulous new Occasions and…
I tried my best to resist buying the Best Birds stamp set and the Birds and Bloom thinlits but in the end I gave in. It came in handy when I needed to write a special thank you note. Why was it the right stamp set to use? The person I sent this card to…