Here’s the last of the cards my friend, Janet Demonbreun graciously allowed me to share with you. Thanks, Janet!! If you’ve enjoyed these cards, please leave Janet some love in the comments below!

Here’s the last of the cards my friend, Janet Demonbreun graciously allowed me to share with you. Thanks, Janet!! If you’ve enjoyed these cards, please leave Janet some love in the comments below!

Here’s the last of the cards my friend, Janet Demonbreun graciously allowed me to share with you. Thanks, Janet!! If you’ve enjoyed these cards, please leave Janet some love in the comments below!

I know Easter is long past, but I do want to share a few projects from our March classes. I hope you enjoy seeing them, even though it’s late. I lost my mom in March, so it was not a good month for me, and I’ve gotten behind on blog posts. First up is a ... Read more

I had a request from Stacey, a Stamp Club member, wanting to learn to make a box card. So, this is one of our projects from December Stamp Club. I’ve seen several box cards on Pinterest, but I wanted ours to fit in a medium envelope, so I did change the dimensions a bit from the ones ... Read more

One of my favorite stamp sets from the Occasions catalog is the First Sight set. It’s so lovely. I also love making these sweet little treats. They hold a Hershey’s Nugget and are so easy to make. Simply cut a piece of cardstock to 2″ X 6″, score at 2 3/8″ from each end, then ... Read more

I’ll admit it. I’m a hoarder. I hate to throw anything away that I think I can use in a project. Have you ever had the pecan waffles at Cracker Barrel? They are so tasty! And their syrup comes in the cutest little bottles! So, being the hoarder that I am, I decided I needed ... Read more

I recently participated in a card front swap with a group of demonstrators. If you’ve never been involved in a swap, it’s a great way to get card ideas. Participants make a set number of IDENTICAL cards and send them to the organizer who then send you back the same number of DIFFERENT cards. This ... Read more

This is one of my favorite bundles in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog! It has so many beautiful words and phrases, along with a gorgeous flowery flourish. What more could you ask for? How about a fabulous set of thinlits to coordinate with it? Stamps: Flourishing Phrases Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette Ink: ... Read more

This is from a recent Cards & More class. In these classes, we make nine cards (3 each of 3 designs) plus a bonus project. We made three of this card, which was easy, yet beautiful. I love the simplicity of the embossed design. Other than a greeting, not much else is needed on this ... Read more

Today the FAB Stampers are making the easiest fun fold ever! We are making a cut front card using the Artfully Layered Stamp Set.

We’re having a beautiful day here today. I hope the cold weather is over. We planted a lilac bush and peonies (gifts in memory of my mother), and I’m getting tired of emptying my recycle bins so we can use them to cover the plants to protect them from the frost. My mom loved fragrant ... Read more

I know Easter is long past, but I do want to share a few projects from our March classes. I hope you enjoy seeing them, even though it’s late. I lost my mom in March, so it was not a good month for me, and I’ve gotten behind on blog posts. First up is a ... Read more

This is a card I made for a very good friend and neighbor. She has been leading our Bible Study group for quite some time, and recently turned it over to someone else. We wanted to thank her for all she has done for us by giving so generously of her time and energy. This ... Read more

One of the ladies from my Bible Study group is participating in a mission trip. Our group leader asked each of us to write a note of encouragement that she could take with her on the trip. I really wasn’t sure what to write, so I thought I’d do what I do best, create something ... Read more

Here’s one of the projects we made at our November Stamp Club! I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on this card, and the members really loved it! Our base card was made from Night of Navy CS. Our panel is Whisper White. We cut out the ornament with the Delicate Ornament Thinlit Dies (largest ornament), ... Read more

This is another card from my October Cards & More class last month. It’s another simple card that could be for almost anything….. birthday, thank you, get well……lots of options. This stamp set also has a cute acorn that says “Nuts About You”. Wouldn’t that be cute, too? Here’s the fixin’s: Stamps: Acorny Thank You ... Read more

This is a card I made for one of the ministers at our church. He and his wife have been serving our congregation for 30 years! Such a sweet and dedicated couple. I did use some vintage (retired) products for this card. Here’s the fixin’s: Stamps: Number of Years, Me = Grateful Cardstock: Whisper White, ... Read more

Did you know today is National Hair Stylist Day? My friend, Jessica, brought it to my attention. I have a great stylist. I’ve only been going to him for about six months, but he’s a keeper. I wanted to make Chris a card, but I didn’t have any “hair” stamps. Then I remembered the scissors ... Read more

Free Tutorial for a beautiful fall card using the Season of Chic Stamp Set and Chic Dies. A water colored leaf is the gorgeous focal point.

I know Easter is long past, but I do want to share a few projects from our March classes. I hope you enjoy seeing them, even though it’s late. I lost my mom in March, so it was not a good month for me, and I’ve gotten behind on blog posts. First up is a ... Read more

In my last post, I showed you a card we made at Stamp Club using the Delicate Ornament Framelit. On that card, we cut an Ornament from our layer and filled the negative space with the Sleigh Ride Edgelits. Instead of tossing the ornament we cut out, we used it to make this tag, using the ... Read more

The nights are getting cooler, but we’re still seeing a few fireflies in our neck of the woods. I remember catching them when I was much younger, and keeping them in a jar for a while before releasing them. I just love the Jar of Love Bundle, and this card brings back memories of those ... Read more

Sometimes you just need a little sunshine to brighten your day! This sunny card is made using the Sunburst Sayings Bundle. The framelit die makes this card quick and easy, and the coordinating stamp set can be used for many occasions. Need a card in a hurry? This one goes together in a snap! You ... Read more

Saying Goodbye is so hard! This is one of the stamp sets on Stampin’ Up!’s retiring list, which means it will be gone soon. A lot of great products will be retired soon. In addition to the Pictogram Punches stamp set, the Tangelo Twist ink and cardstock, and the Decorative Dots TIEF are all going ... Read more

Yes, I know it’s well past Valentines Day, but I wanted to share with you pictures of the Valentines for Veterans (VFVs) we took to the Veterans Hospital in Louisville, KY. January is a busy month for me, as I try to coordinate VFVs every year. I started over ten years ago by sending 40 ... Read more

I know life is not all glitter, flowers and butterflies, but in my stamping world it usually is. I’m drawn to those types of images, so I have to work at making more masculine cards. This card is adapted from a card on Pinterest by Chiaki Haverstick. You can find her card here. I added the ribbon, ... Read more

Join the FAB Stampers to make four beautiful square cards with the All Squared Away bundle and Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss, both on sale now!

This was the bonus project at a recent Cards & More class. It’s a shaker card, filled with sand and a pinch of gold glitter. Shaker cards are so easy with our new layering thinlit dies! The pier posts are simply individual “boards” cut from the hardwood stamp that is also used in the background, ... Read more

Today is the last day of Sale-a-bration, and last chance to earn the Friendly Hello Bundle I've used to make this Book Fold Card.

This Wanted to Say Split Front Card has NO STAMPING! I was shocked, too. It uses the Wanted to Say Dies and the Bright & Beautiful DSP.

This was our bonus project from the afternoon Christmas Card Classes. This is a CASE from the fabulous Patty Bennett. I changed it up a bit by using the Snow Place Bundle. It’s made from a Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bag. A to/from card slips inside the bag, while a Gift Card fits in ... Read more

Stampin’ Up! has some great perks for hosting a party. You receive Stampin’ Rewards based on the total of the merchandise ordered. You can use these to purchase exclusive stamp sets just for hosts, or any other product you want! One of my favorite host sets is the Love You Lots set, which includes this ... Read more

Twirly Bird is one of my favorite bundles from the Annual Catalog. I created this card for a card swap with other Mediterranean trip achievers. Card swaps are a fun way to get lots of samples using different stamp sets. This card uses the Twirly Bird bundle and the Thoughtful Banners bundle. Card stock is ... Read more

We’re having a beautiful day here today. I hope the cold weather is over. We planted a lilac bush and peonies (gifts in memory of my mother), and I’m getting tired of emptying my recycle bins so we can use them to cover the plants to protect them from the frost. My mom loved fragrant ... Read more

I love the new in-colors, and this card features Flirty Flamingo. Don’t you love the ruched ribbon? This card was a make-n-take at a workshop for my friend, Kristy, who has since become a new team member! THE FIXIN’S: Stamps: Birthday Blossoms Cardstock: Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo Inks: Wild Wasabi, Flirty Flamingo Punches: Tag ... Read more

I had a request from Stacey, a Stamp Club member, wanting to learn to make a box card. So, this is one of our projects from December Stamp Club. I’ve seen several box cards on Pinterest, but I wanted ours to fit in a medium envelope, so I did change the dimensions a bit from the ones ... Read more

Let's make a quick & easy fun fold. We're making this Happy Hedgehogs Split Panel card and embellishing with Loose Daisies!

One of my favorite sets in the Annual Catalog is Seaside Shore. We made this card a couple of months ago in Stamp Club. We’ve made a few of the waterfall cards over the years, but they are still a favorite. I pulled my color scheme from the By The Shore DSP. Stamps: Seaside Shore ... Read more

In today's Blog Hop, I will use the Daffodil Daydream Bundle to give you a sneak peek from the upcoming January-June 2022 Mini Catalog.

This is the bonus project from my morning Christmas Card Classes. We had a great time making this bottle tag (wine not included…LOL) using the Festive Flower Builder Punch. Here’s the fixin’s! The base is a strip of Garden Green CS, measuring 2 3/4″ x 8 1/2″. You can get four of these from a ... Read more

Today, I’m joining my friends again for another Blog Hop. This hop is to show off a few masculine cards. I know a lot of us have trouble coming up with ideas for the guys, so visit everyone’s site and I’m sure you’ll see some great new projects. My project uses the Merry Moose stamp ... Read more

For today's FPB Blog Hop, I'm making a sunflower seed treat with the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies.

A simple easel fold card using the Welcoming Woods stamp set, and a beautiful sunset background using Blending Brushes and ink.

I know Easter is long past, but I do want to share a few projects from our March classes. I hope you enjoy seeing them, even though it’s late. I lost my mom in March, so it was not a good month for me, and I’ve gotten behind on blog posts. First up is a ... Read more

Stay hydrated with this Sweet Citrus Lemonade Bottle Hanger! It makes a great gift on these last hot days of summer.

We're using Dies as silhouettes. Use your Blending Brushes and ink pads, to make a beautiful Inspired Thoughts Winter Sunset Sympathy card.

One of the cards from a recent Cards & More class. We made three of these. In this class, we were using our circle punches in different ways. This is one of my favorite stamp sets from the annual catalog. Here’s the fixin’s: Stamps: Birthday Blossoms, Papillon Potpourri Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Whisper White Ink: Basic ... Read more

Another card from my Christmas Card classes, using the Peaceful Pines bundle. Here’s the fixin’s! The card base is Garden Green. The panel is Whisper White. First, we stamped the tree on the white panel in Garden Green and added the string of lights in Real Red, ON THE LEFT SIDE, and cut it out with ... Read more

A simple easel fold card using the Welcoming Woods stamp set, and a beautiful sunset background using Blending Brushes and ink.