I’m so happy you read my posts daily – you are really dedicated like that, and I love you for it. On that note, I have to correct a statement I’ve made a couple of times this past week. I’ll be updating the prior posts but wanted to send out a special “heads-up” to make sure it’s caught – I don’t want anyone to miss out on the items they want over the next couple…
If you are reading this blog post, then you are probably a huge stamping enthusiast. You have a passion for creating new and beautiful things. You have a passion for communicating with your loved ones through the written word. You love to get together with your friends and share your enthusiasm for creating. You are a stamping geek. Whoa! Don’t get offended – I mean that in the nicest way! Mom reads all my posts and…
It seems I’ve been unintentionally combining items from the “old” catalog with items from the “new and upcoming” catalog. Two worlds combine. Although time is ticking for you to purchase Curly Cute (it officially retires June 3), you have lots of time to think about how you want to use Mosaic Madness and the coordinating punch and embossing folder – and you will want them all. I’ve seen several projects I like with this stamp, punch…
Sometimes things don’t work out exactly the way we planned. Life can be really frustrating, forcing us to take different paths to get where we need to be. In the end, though, we sometimes find a solution that’s better than what we originally wanted. Today’s project is a series of missteps and mistakes, and I couldn’t be happier with the finished product. Here’s my card: Tips, Tricks and Reminders: Uni-Ball Signa Gel Pen. Did you know this is a product…
The Paper Players have thrown down the gauntlet this week. There’s no color challenge, and there’s no sketch challenge. Instead, Ann has challenged us to make a Masculine card that’s also clean and simple. Challenge accepted, Ann. Here’s my card: And here’s the challenge banner: Tips, Tricks and Reminders: What is a “masculine card”? I’m going to let you on a little secret – if you are going to give a man a card, it doesn’t have to be…
This is a crazy time of year! While we bid a fond farewell to certain beloved products from this year’s Stampin’ Up! catalog, we also sound a “last chance” alert for those items we still have time to fall in love with. At the same time, we open our arms to new products that will push their way into our stamp rooms. Today’s project combines Designer Series Paper from the 2012-2013 Catalog with a Hostess…
I really love the concept of Stampin’ Up!’s In Colors. They really watch the color trends for us and respond with five colors that will stick around for 2 years. Some might then go away, while others are validated with an entry into the permanent color collection. When I joined Stampin’ Up! last year, I was not impressed with Calypso Coral or Pool Party. They already had one foot in the grave (so to speak),…
I’m a persistent and somewhat obsessive creature. When something gets stuck in my head, there’s a batch of brain cells that are wholly dedicated to that idea. If it’s a creative idea, then sometimes the only way to release the brain cells is to execute the creative idea. Since the moment my package of Fan Fair Designer Series Paper arrived on my front porch last year, I have been holding on to one piece of the pack…
Big day today, so buckle down. Lots to share. I want to share a little bit about last night’s Ronald McDonald House visit, including the fun cards we made. I also want to share my re-work of the card I made yesterday. I listened to your advice, but my mind was racing all day with ways to fix it. More of that after a quick recap of my evening at the Ronald McDonald House. The…
In my professional training, I learned a long time ago that you should always focus on the positive and never understate the presentation of an idea. Never let them see you sweat, and never, never, never begin a presentation with “Ooof! Brace yourself for a really terrible presentation…” There’s really nowhere to go from there, right? That said, sometimes a card (that is born from a really great sketch and a unique combination of colors…
