• Below is a card I recently made for Riley's groomer. (Riley is pictured below).  This is a retired hostess set, I Love You Sew however I have kept this set as it is perfect for making cards for hairdressers, sewers as well anyone who does paper crafts.  The other stamp set, the cute puppy dog,…

  • Cut Above

    I spent today playing catch up since we were gone for a week visiting New York.  I made two cards for my hairstylist and one for the groomer who cuts Riley's hair. (Riley is my rescue/Therapy/READ dog). One of our neighbors went up north for the summr visitng her children and had a medical episode.  We were…

  • Ombre Stamping

    Are you familar with the term Ombre?  Do you know that Ombre is a dyeing technique that creates soft color gradations?  I'm sure you have seen it in clothing, home goods and other areas.  But did you know that Stampin' Up! now carries three Ombre Stamp pads in Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral?  Well…

  • BOGO 1st Time Ever

    Want to make amazing projects without the prep work? Meet Paper Pumpkin—a crafting subscription program by Stampin’ Up! Because sometimes the best way to get creative is INSIDE the box.   Inside each Paper Pumpkin box you’ll find all the stamps, ink, and paper you need for a fun papercrafting project. Everything is precut and…

  • Shaker Card Technique

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeBkDf5CnhA&w=560&h=315] Shaker cards are all the rage and this video shows you step by step how to make one using our new Foam tape.  They are quite easy and fun to put together.  Not only that but the person receiving this card will enjoy it. If you are interested in obtaining more information on how…

  • U.S. State Tax Holiday

    In the state of Florida this weekend is the State Tax Holiday.  A great time to purchase all of your craft supplies which qualify.  Such as SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Liquid Glue, Stampin Diminsionals, Scissors, Punches and much more.  Purchase any of these qualifying items this weekend and save 7% sales tax.  For those…

  • Paper Pumpkin Bling

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogj0T7ktME4&w=560&h=315]   Bling, sparkle, and shine—the July 2016 What a Gem kit is filled with fancy fun! It includes eight pretty and polished treat boxes in two sizes that you can personalize with gem-toned tassels and mini cards. You’ll have plenty of treats on hand to brighten someone’s day. Sometimes you may not want to…

  • Jar of Love

    This stamp set is another one I didn't think I wanted but again Pinterest proved me wrong!  It's quite versatile as well and makes some unique cards.  Below is the second card we made at my catalog launch party.  I had 10 guests attend and all loved the new catalog and the samples I made…