Gingerbread cards and goodies

Ah!! So much fun! I love gingerbread so much I used to have a themed tree that smelled so good, full of handmade cinnamon-applesauce ornaments. I don’t do it any more because we have winter mice in our 100+ year old bungalow and they enjoyed that a little too much! But I’ve always loved gingerbread …

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What I made with my Suite Sampler: Season of Elegance

I really enjoyed myself with the new Season of Elegance specialty papers and all the accessories! They are part of a new double suite collection from Stampin’ Up’s holiday 2024 mini catalog and after some consideration, I got the whole thing. Usually I try to make do with just one stamp and die bundle to …

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NEW Paper Cascade double 6×6 fancy fold

You’re going to LOVE this easy new cascading paper card design! All you need is two sheets of 6×6 patterned paper that coordinate, and baker’s twine. Two cuts and two score lines and it’s done! Watch me make it here in no time flat! I used Thoughtful Journey papers and the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set …

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Changing leaves for fall sympathy cards

Recently my friend Kristine sent me a stunner of a card completely colored with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. I had to try it right away! It takes a little time to stamp and color, but it’s soooo relaxing, and the finished card is definitely worth the extra time! If you love the Blends markers, this …

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oooh, Starter Kit special offer!

You know you want to! If you’ve been considering joining us for a little side hustle or just to get the discount for your own purchases, now’s the time! Our Starter Kit is only $99 and it’s totally customizable. You get to pick out ANY $155 worth of Stampin’ Up YOU choose for that $99 …

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Adorable book boxes steal the craft show

Stampin’ Up has a cute new treat box style available in the 2024 Holiday Mini catalog, and it’s so much fun to cover I have already used all ten in the pack and ordered more! The Book Box measures about 2.5 x 4 total and it’s really fun to cover all the panels with patterned …

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