I love the Hey Sports Fan Suite of products! The colors and the rugged look of the DSP (designer series paper) is perfect for a grunge look. For this card I die cut with the cut emboss machine the tickets, but you could also fussy cut them with Paper Snips. This is such a simple […]
So much to celebrate today, first we are done with harvest! That is a good thing as meals on wheels was getting a bit tired! They still have dirt work to do but the harvest is in and we got to enjoy part of a day of rest finally! Today also was my dad’s 81st […]
This bundle is just to much fun. When I think of Sympathy cards I want them to be beautiful and special to let them know just how much I care about them. This card was for a special friend who recently lost her father. I wanted to send her a special card and it has […]
It seems on can never have enough sympathy cards on hand and this one is a perfect card for the fall season we are headed into. I love the color combo featured on this card, with Early Expresso, Merry Merlot and a hint of the Misty Moonlight in the DSP (designer series paper pack). Beauty […]
I bet you are wondering if I am still alive. Sorry, it has been crazy with my sister on Spring break visiting from Texas for a week with her kids. We can thank her for the snow and cold. Come to Iowa they way and it snows with her here and it was super nice […]
I have added the supplies used on this card below, the bundle and the suite are a savings to you. The Hues of Happiness Bundle features all the products in the Suite while the bundle features the stamp set and die cuts. You can purchase all of them or each separately. If you like the […]
Oh my goodness, this new limited edition set is so much fun! Who does not love butterflies? They are just beautiful works of nature and this paper is just beautiful and so realistic butterflies! No stamping even needed, if you don’t want too! This is a card I created for a sketch challenge in my […]
Oh my goodness, this new limited edition set is so much fun! Who does not love butterflies? They are just beautiful works of nature and this paper is just beautiful and so realistic butterflies! No stamping even needed, if you don’t want too! This is a card I created for a sketch challenge in my […]
Sending hugs is one of my favorite sentiments and I just love the font in this stamp set. Every year in November Stampin Up releases a limited edition bundle and suite of products. This year Eden’s Garden was released for purchase in November only. It is just a beautiful collection of papers, stamp set and […]
This kit was amazing. I love the sayings in these fun kits that arrive every month with a subscription to Paper Pumpkin. Each kit features a monthly theme, comes complete with full color directions to make the featured projects, supplies, an ink spot, adhesive and a stamp set. Your first subscription features a stamp block […]
Masculine cards can be challenging but using the Well Suited Designer Series Paper and the Soar Confidently Suite they are perfect combinations for Fathers day, Graduations, Birthdays or even Thinking of you cards. I love the colors of the DSP and my favorite cards to make are simple cards! These cards are super simple. I […]
This summer theme was so cute and perfect for summer cards! Take your kit on vacation, sit in the cool air or enjoy on a rainy day! These kits can travel so easily too! I will feature some of my cards below. If you have a subscription with me for your Paper Pumpkin you will […]
This card is another super quick card to create. I added the embossed basic white paper using the 3D brick and mortar embossing folder for a fun brick rustic look in the background. I am so ready for summer and this card is a summer card! Bright and fun! Lots of patterns going on in […]
I just remembered I have not posted to my blog yet my July Paper Pumpkin Alternative projects. I love to create with these fun kits and I love to share my creations with all of you. These boxes are full of fun every single month. I highly encourage you to give the Paper Pumpkin kits […]
Oh my look at the fun Designer Series Paper in the Abstract Beauty Paper Pack. I almost didn’t order this at first as I didn’t think I liked and wow, I am super glad that I did. This paper is amazing! Isn’t this card just fun! We got news last night our dear friends had […]
This kit was an interesting one, I can’t say I have made cards before featuring eggs, toast, cherries and bananas before but then that is what I love about Paper Pumpkin kits every month! They push me out of my comfort zone and because I love the challenge to create, no need to the directions […]
Change is Beautiful Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternative Cards-April 2022 Another great Paper Pumpkin kit, Change is Beautiful was not quite what I was expecting to open up but never the less another great Paper Pumpkin from Stampin Up. This kit was full of fun, bright colors and beautifully printed card bases. Of course, I hate […]
Who is ready for flowers and Spring? I know I sure am, the older I get, the less I like winter. So, I choose to stamp with the Designer Series Paper. You can earn free, as one of your choices during Sale-a-bration (SAB) 2021 now till end of February. I love this beautiful paper and […]
As I headed off to my stamp room last night to make Hey Chic cards, I was tired and then remembered I need to make cards for work. My real job is in the trucking world. We send cards to all our employees and their families. The light bulb went off while I never buy […]
I am on a roll with Happy Thoughts and warm feelings today. This is another fun card sure to brighten someone’s day. I love the cheerful and bright colors featured in this card. Another super simple, yes, you can easily make this card, card! Let your paper do the work. This is the Field and […]
Sorry for the delay on this one, I posted it twice to hit delete by accident, video crashed 3 times, Ugh! I think I am having technology failure! This kit was amazing! They continue to be filled with great products and supplies to make so many fun cards and projects. I added some card stock […]
These cool days remind me of my favorite time of year- fall! The smells, the apples orchard trips, football games and cool nights! Bonfires, sweatshirts and jean, leaves and the beautiful colors of fall. I love fall even though as a farmers wife, it gets to be a very crazy time of year. Harvest is […]
Standard card 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″ Early Expresso 4″ x 5 1/4″, DSP 3 3/4″ x 5″ Layer on Very Vanilla Card base. Cut a 1 1/2″ x 5″ DSP strip adhere to layered card front. Cut a Very Vanilla 3″ x 4 1/4″, a Early Expresso 2 3/4″ […]
These cards were super fun to make. The kit has been done for awhile the post is running very late. Life has just happened this year in all directions! I love to take each months Paper Pumpkin kit and challenge myself to see what I can create. Each kit is packed with supplies to make […]
My sweet niece Olivia turns 9 today! She loves purple and I couldn’t resist playing with the new Sweet Ice Cream Suite! Oh my, this is a fun one! I love the colors and the papers are beautiful! Maybe ice cream looks better when a blizzard is headed our way or the thought of summer […]
Store bought cards will never do and never say exactly what I want to say from the heart. To many say,-“I don’t have time for that” or ” I am just not creative” Seriously, this card is so easy to create and so simple. Let your stamp, ink and paper do the work of being […]
I die cut these die cuts with our mini cut emboss machine-remember this one is 20% off in March! Savings of the Green is always a fun thing! Directions: Cut Pool Party Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″ with trimmer and score at 5 1/2″ Cut abstract Beauty DSP 3 3/4″ x 5″ and then cut […]
SAB is sadly coming to an end, this has been seriously one of the best ones yet! I love all the product choices in stamps and beautiful, absolutely beautiful designer series papers. Like the ones pictured above. This pack is so much fun! I am on my third pack, slightly addicted to this one! The […]
I just remembered I have not posted to my blog yet my July Paper Pumpkin Alternative projects. I love to create with these fun kits and I love to share my creations with all of you. These boxes are full of fun every single month. I highly encourage you to give the Paper Pumpkin kits […]
This was a fun post to create for. I know there are many new stampers out there and joining me on this web page. I am excited you are here and I am excited you are curious about Stampin Up. Not sure where to start this post is perfect for you. This set is the […]
I will post the projects I created with the Beyond the Horizon PP Kit. Products used will be featured below and by clicking on any of the images you may wish to purchase, they will take you to my online store. I happily reward for orders and referrals and I am grateful for your friendships […]
I am not ready to put the fall stamps away but the ground is white in Iowa and the trees are up in our home so I guess it is time for the holidays to begin! I love the holidays but they are so busy! I am sure you are wondering if I am still […]
Quick post with a super quick fun card featured. I am in love with the colors on this fun card. Cajun Crazy, Misty Moonlight and add some gold metallic for fun. The colors of fall are so beautiful! The Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper is truly a favorite of mine. This is a […]
Such a bright and cheerful set of cards on such a cold, cold day in Iowa. These cards were so quick and fun to make. Just a fun little card to pop in the mail. Put a greeting of choice add some ribbon and check out those super cute, I mean cute brass butterflies! They […]
This summer theme was so cute and perfect for summer cards! Take your kit on vacation, sit in the cool air or enjoy on a rainy day! These kits can travel so easily too! I will feature some of my cards below. If you have a subscription with me for your Paper Pumpkin you will […]
I will post the projects I created with the Beyond the Horizon PP Kit. Products used will be featured below and by clicking on any of the images you may wish to purchase, they will take you to my online store. I happily reward for orders and referrals and I am grateful for your friendships […]
Free Pineapple anyone? Island Vibes is one of the Free Sale-a-bration stamp sets you can choose from with a $50 order. This set is a simple and cute fun stamp set. Did you know pineapple is very popular in spring and summer decor this year. One of the many things I love about Stampin Up […]
This card was created using Crushed Curry standard card base, 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″ then vanished with a bone folder. DSP cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″ then a Basic White cut 3 1/2″ x 5 1/4″. Stamp that with the Pool Party and the triangle shapes stamp, then emboss with […]
As I headed off to my stamp room last night to make Hey Chic cards, I was tired and then remembered I need to make cards for work. My real job is in the trucking world. We send cards to all our employees and their families. The light bulb went off while I never buy […]
Just a start on fall, and a different twist on traditional colors. Black and White is super popular in home decorating and I had fun on this card using Black and White and the new Pretty Pumpkins Bundle. If you know me you know how much I love fall! The colors, the smells, harvest, bonfires […]
These cards were super fun to make. The kit has been done for awhile the post is running very late. Life has just happened this year in all directions! I love to take each months Paper Pumpkin kit and challenge myself to see what I can create. Each kit is packed with supplies to make […]
I will add the photos of the projects created and quick notes on them. I have also added most of the supplies featured on these cards below. By clicking on the links they will take you to my online store if you wish to purchase any of them. If you have any questions or comments […]
Another fun kit from Stampin Up and the Paper Pumpkin kit for October! I love these fun kits and especially at the holidays, when I need cards to send off! These kits are so much fun for any occasion. This one clearly is a holiday set but most all can easily be adapted to any […]
This kit was amazing. I love the sayings in these fun kits that arrive every month with a subscription to Paper Pumpkin. Each kit features a monthly theme, comes complete with full color directions to make the featured projects, supplies, an ink spot, adhesive and a stamp set. Your first subscription features a stamp block […]
I choose to use the Framed and Festive Stamp set for my sayings and stamped them on a scrap of Basic White cards stock. I stamped with Real Red ink and Granny Apple Green ink. Before placing them on my card fronts I added some Black and White Gingham checked ribbon adhered down with some […]
Oh my finally getting my Sweet Sunflower Paper Pumpkin Alternatives to post and what a crazy few weeks. I am so sorry these are posting late. Lucky me managed to get shingles and in my right eye, which led to swollen shut for a few days and totally miserable for a couple weeks. Finally beginning […]
Oh how I love Fall! The Colors of fall are so much fun! Did you know Halloween is becoming the most decorated holiday out there! This fun Clever Cat set from Stampin Up is so much fun! Then check out the adorable Cute Halloween DSP! So many fun prints in this pack. I chose to […]
My heart melts when my kids call to say, “Do you have any wedding cards?” Simply Elegant Designer Series Paper and Elegantly Said stamp set to the rescue. Not bad for creating at 1:30am when most are sleeping! I love the way this turned out. The grey and black tones paired with the Very Vanilla […]
Just a simple, fun and quick card tonight. This card was a fun one, it started out as a graduation card but then moved into birthday card status. Just change the verse to whatever you need your card to say. I love to add texture to cards and using the 3D Tasteful Texture embossing folder […]
Fussy cut a few more shapes from the fun DSP to create this fun card too. I did add the scalloped circle and dies here. Those are another great set to sue. The house and trees are popped up using dimensionals too. I love the Gold Gilded Gems that hold the stamped banner down. The […]
