One of the perks of being a Stampin' Up demonstrator is getting to purchase and play with products before they're released to customers. Another wonderful perk are all the Stampin' Up-hosted events. Earlier this year, we had an online party to take a look at some of the upcoming (now current) ... Read More about Bird on a Wire
Greetings of the Season
Blue Season’s Greetings
Stampin' Up's Greetings of the Season stamp set and die bundle is so versatile! I've used this bundle on the majority of the cards I've made this year. The sentiments mix and match--you can use the block fonts together or mix them with the script fonts--and the labels are perfect for just about any ... Read More about Blue Season’s Greetings
Love & Joy at Christmas
Sometimes I like to make simple cards because they're quick and are just as pretty as some of the elaborate cards I make. They're also good to add to the mix of a stamp-a-stack session, when my guests and I are creating cards in an assembly line fashion. This Love & Joy at Christmas card was ... Read More about Love & Joy at Christmas
Christmas in August: Seasons in Greenery
Yesterday I shared the first of the three Christmas in August cards that I designed for my annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack. Today's card uses products from Stampin' Up's online exclusives, including the Golden Greenery and Greetings of the Season stamp set and dies. And I've used Iconic ... Read More about Christmas in August: Seasons in Greenery
Christmas In August: Winter Meadow
Every year I host a Christmas card stamp-a-stack session in August, September, October and November. My guests leave with 48 cards ready to address and send before Thanksgiving! For August's session, I used products from Stampin' Up's annual catalog, from their Online Exclusives, and from the ... Read More about Christmas In August: Winter Meadow
It’s Never Too Early for Christmas
I know it's only July, but it's never too early to start preparing for Christmas--especially when you hand make about 100 cards! I've been hosting Christmas card stamp-a-stacks for several years (each August, September, October, and November) and I need to start designing in July! Fortunately, ... Read More about It’s Never Too Early for Christmas