Guess what came yesterday? My Paper Pumpkin January 2014! Let’s see what’s inside the box this month. Look close, you’ll see a surprise Free Gift! In-Color Boutique Details were tucked inside this month’s kit. That’s like getting $8.95 put in your hand. As usual, I like to make the cards first as suggested, then change or step them up a … Continue reading →
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals first blog hop of 2014. This month we’re excited to show you the new products available in Stampin’ Up!s 2014 Occasions Catalog as well as preview some of the free products you can earn through Sale-a-bration beginning the end of January. In any case, if you’re like me, you can always find an occasion … Continue reading →
It’s Freestyle Friday! The perfect day to share a couple of handmade well wishes received from friends. I’ve received more thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery than I can count. It’s working. Thank you all, near and far. The beautiful card above comes from Janell, one of my dear friends in Reno. Janell is part of a group of … Continue reading →
Here it is, my first official project since the great fall! Thanks to a our Pals Color Challenge #PPA187 and a sketch it was easier than I anticipated. Let’s hear it for Color Challenges & Sketches, the power of two! Time-savers for sure. Sure, I may be in a temporary predicament that makes projects take longer. But, aren’t we all … Continue reading →
It’s here! The 2014 Occasions Catalog from Stampin’ Up! I may be laid up for a couple more weeks but I can dream and drool and plan my next project with the fun new toys for 2014! I’m so excited to see all of the new bundles in this catalog. You’ll see Framelits + Stamps and Punches + Stamps and … Continue reading →
By now you either know why I haven’t posted for over a week OR you think I’ve fallen off the face of the blogosphere. I have one simple message….”beware of black ice.” Since I’m not a great one-handed typist and I’m headed in for surgery on my left arm I’m making this super short. I don’t usually share illnesses and … Continue reading →
What does Wild West Creamy Fudge have to do with Paper Crafting? Respectfully I must ask, are you a real paper crafter? Only a newcomer would ask a question like that. Chocolate and paper crafting, or should I say Paper Crafters go together like peanut butter and jelly. Welcome to our obsessions. One more reason to start crafting with the rest of us. Now that your … Continue reading →