Happy Triskadekaphobia Day! Are you afraid of the number 13? If so, you’re in good company. I’m not one of those people. In fact, I search out the number thirteen. Am I twisted? Actually if your fear is more specific you could be a paraskevidekatriaphobiac – the fear of Friday the Thirteenth. Now that’s a mouthful! Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain … Continue reading →
Surprise! It’s PPA239 Color Challenge with the Pals! Inspiration for this sweet and simple card comes from Ruth B., a dear friend of mine. She created a red and white version using the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder that was striking. You may be asking, “Rae, why did you cover up part of your card?” First, you can always flip … Continue reading →
Welcome to the February Pals Blog Hop. This month we are sharing what we love – our favorite Stampin’ Up! products and our favorite crafting techniques. You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from #9, Susan Itell at Simple Stampin Use the full lineup below to move along from blog to blog so you see all … Continue reading →
It’s that time again… time to think about subscribing to, or renewing My Paper Pumpkin or what many call “Your Monthly Creative Getaway”. So many goodies are packed into each box. January’s Getaway, Filled with Love, included enough material to create 24 cute treat bags! Yowza! Think a kit is to limiting? If you’re like me, and like to color … Continue reading →
Welcome to Thursday’s PPA238 Color Challenge with the Pals, a great color pallet just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m not a huge fan of pinks. To compensate, I used only a bit of them against a backdrop of white, accented with lots of paper-piercing. Love that paper-piercing. Another thing I’ve fallen in love with, Thinlets, like the Hello You … Continue reading →
Hearts versus hearts, punches or thinlets… Yikes! How do I choose? This week the decision is even more difficult… the Heart Border Punch (#133784) is on sale!!!!! I’m so confused!!! First, a few questions for you. Do you need portability? Yes? Get the punch. No? Consider the Mini Treat Bag Thinlets (#137547) Do you have a Big Shot (#113439) and … Continue reading →
Are you ready for some football? No? Whether or not you’re in love with the sport you may be carving out a little bit of fun with friends like we did at the Wild West Occasions Stamp Camp last weekend. You see before you a Mini Treat Goodie Bag received by each guest as they walked through the door created … Continue reading →
