Happy Monday! I know, I know, what’s so great about a Monday? I guess it would depend on where you are in life. Retired? A day you can get errands done while others rush off to work. Working? A fresh start. The list goes on. When my husband and I were caught up in hectic careers I would jot down … Continue reading →
Welcome to Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge PPA208 and a Starburst Thank You. Let’s also say a big hello to the official start of Summer even though it’s felt like summer for a while now. When this sketch came up the chevron pattern from Lullaby Designer Series Paper (Item #133695) popped into my noggin. The biggest decision was which … Continue reading →
The crew is busy putting the final touches on our Wild West June 2014 Stamp Camp. Have you registered yet? You’ll play with products from the new 2014-2015 Stampin’ Up! catalog and enjoy a Salad, Fruit & Dessert Bar for lunch. You’ll go home with five completed projects that include: Create a Birthday Card in a Box, stuffed with balloons … Continue reading →
Hey, hey, hey, it’s National Fudge Day and I have some catching up to do. Some of you may remember a post I wrote on December 19, 2013 promising to share a family favorite fudge recipe. Well, on December 20th, there was a poorly timed mishap on my part that kept me out of the kitchen until the end of … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Old Glory! Not to be confused with Independence Day (July 4th), Flag Day commemorates the Star Spangled Banner being adopted as our official flag, June 14, 1777. More on this great holiday can be found here – Flag Day. Every wonder about the correct way to show the flag? Is it OK to fly the flag in nasty … Continue reading →
Welcome to Pals Paper Arts PPA207 Color Challenge. You may notice the challenge calls for a color that just retired, Midnight Muse. So, a substitution was in order. Night of Navy works perfectly. Red, White and Blue make me feel good all over. Such a happy combo. The Blue Ribbon Stamp Set (Item #125981 C, or 131964 W) is the … Continue reading →
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop June 2014. We’re excited to show off new Stampin’ Up! products from the new 2014-15 annual catalog this month. You’ll find great inspiration while you work your way through the blog hop. Get your wish list ready! You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Amy Williams at Stamps … Continue reading →