10/18/25 This or That Stampin'

 Hello crafty friends!!

Sorry, the 10/16/25 This or That Stampin' was pushed back a couple of days. I had to go pick up Izzy from the Nashville ER. Yay, she is back home!! But they kept pushing the time back, so it was after 6pm when I got home and all I wanted to do was snuggle with my girl! Six days in the ER was too long! 

Anyway, we are settled back into our routine, so I did This or That today. The "This" sketch won. It is on page 16 of the September- December Mini Catalog. 

Here is the card I made:

The card went together so fast and easily. I used the Fully Flowering (163762) & Saying Something (163761) Ephemera packs. Add some twine & embellishments to step it up!

Watch the video here.

Want to grab some so you can create Quick & Easy cards too? 

Shop here! 

I also used a new product: Lasting Linen Background Stamp (167107). It is only available to demonstrators right now. You can get it on 11/4 when it goes live to customers. Or take advantage of the Best.Stamp.Bundle ever and join Stampin' Up! 

Until the end of October, you can join for only $35!! That is right, select $125 in product, but pay only $35!! Or select $189 in product and pay only $99!! Such great deals, and no obligation past the initial purchase is required. 

Join me here!! 

Let me know if you have any questions! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

 

10/10/25 This or That Stampin'

Hi friends!! Are you ready for Christmas cards?! Seemed a bit early with the warm weather we have been having, but it is finally starting to feel like fall, so starting our Christmas cards is a must! I made one using a new set Woodland Scenery from the September-December Mini Catalog. 

Love these little images. They are going to be so fun to create winter scenes! 

For this week's This or That Stampin', this set won. So here is my first Christmas card of the season! 

You can watch the video on how this was created here!

If you want some more inspiration on using this stamp set, check out my fall scene using it here! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Inspire Create Share Blog Hop: Fall Fun!

 

Hi friends!! Are you glad it is fall? I hope you are having fall like weather at your place. Ours is still fluctuating between summer and autumn. I am really thankful for the cooler days! 

So, to kick of the change of seasons, we are doing a Fall Fun blog hop!! I didn't buy any fallish stamps this season, so what to do?? Well, just turn a winter stamp into a fall stamp, of course!!

This is the new Woodland Scenery stamp set found in the September-December Mini Catalog. 

I looked at the snowflakes and thought, "hmmm, wonder if those could be used as leaves?"

And guess what.... it worked!

A little closer look:

And don't forget the inside...

What do you have in your stash that can be used another way? 

Join me on this month's hop to see what other ideas our fabulous creators have come up with using fall stuff or making other stuff into fall stuff! Follow the list below to hop along!!

Until next time..,

Happy Craftin'!

 

IDEAS Blog Hop: Christmas

 

Hi friends!! We are fast approaching the holiday season, and with it comes Christmas! That is what we are showcasing this month. 

We had 12 demonstrators from all over the world participate this month. What does this mean to you? You get over 20 projects from different demos with different styles and projects of all skill levels!

Here is a collage with some snippets of our October bundle contents just to give you a taste:

My actual tutorial designs are secret and exclusively shared only in the tutorial. I made a bonus alternate project for you though. This card uses the same stamp set (Jars of Joy) and color combo as my bundle projects, but looks nothing like them! 

Is your curiosity piqued? Do you want to see the entire bundle? Here are 3 ways you can obtain the bundle:

1. Place a $35 order with me, click here. 

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

 Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support!

Are you ready to see the rest of the projects or sneak peeks? Follow along from the list below! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities: Fall for Toile

 

Hello fellow Paper Pumpkin subscribers and those that should be!! This month's fall themed kit, Fall for Toile, is fabulous!! The stamps, the sentiments, the cards!! Love it all!!

Here are the cards as designed, and great designs they are!!

I really like to show alternate projects using the stamps, so you have ideas for those after all the consumables are gone. I think I said I love the stamps this month. They make it so easy to design other projects, since they include images and sentiments. Here is my alternate project, a cute bag:

I added a Thick White cardstock for the bag (5 12/" x 8 1/2"), a piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock, the twine, and a couple more colors of ink. I watercolored the front of the bag, then stamped the birds & the leaves. I used the kit card bases for the strips, but these could be replaced with cardstock or other Designer Series Papers. I love that we get extra sentiment strips in each kit, just in case of a boo-boo.... but obviously, since I don't plan on having any of those, lol, they can be used for other projects too. 

Enjoy the hop, and leave a comment, if you feel so inclined. We love it when you share the love!! 

Until next time...

Happy craftin'!

Inspire Create Share Blog Hop: What's New?

Hello crafty friends!! Have you seen the recently released items, either the September-December Mini Catalog or the Online Exclusives? If you haven't, we will be showing you a few things, but I highly recommend checking them all out, cuz there are so many, we cannot possibly show them all to you!

My card uses the Delicate Pines Bundle. Beautiful snowflakes with a twist. They are made with pine branches! There are also pinecones and great sentiments in the stamp set. The dies give you so many more options. This one is definitely worth a look!

Here is my Warmest Winter Wishes card. Kind of monochromatic with some pops of color. It was inspired by a picture of a card I took at a Stampin' Up! event 7-8 years ago. 

I have been creating like crazy with this bundle. Excited to see what else I can do with it! 

Now, come with me as I hop along the list to see what fun products other demonstrators have showcased in this month's hop! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

 

IDEAS Blog Hop: Family Celebrations 2025

 

Hello friends!! We are looking at some Family Celebrations in September. There are so many things' families can & do celebrate. Do you have special things you like to do with your family? Even better if they were passed down from your parents or grandparents. 

Here is a collage that has some sneak peeks into our projects this month. 

My projects are exclusive to the bundle, but I have a bonus project for you, if you will. Here is another project made using the same stamps & dies that I used for my bundle project. I used a new Online Exclusive called Delicate Pines! Have you checked out the newly released Online Exclusives? Don't delay, do it as soon as you are done with the hop! 

This is a fun set with snowflakes made of pine boughs and more!

Are you curious about what is in the bundle and ready to get yours? Contact me or your member demonstrator to get yours. To get the bundle from me:

1. Place a $35 order in my online store here. 

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support!

Want to hop along for some more sneak peeks? Use the list below to hop along with us!! 

Blog Hop Index

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Farmhouse Florals

 Hello Crafty Friends! 

What did you think of this month's kit? I love the cards! Love the little flowers popping out of places. I love how watercolory (is that a word) the elements look. But what I really love are all the friend sayings. They are sweet and heartfelt and will be so useful down the road. I love that we get to use the stamps over & over again! 

Here are the cards as designed. I always make one of each as designed before I start making alternates. 

My card is super simple and uses just stamps and ink. I like to showcase the stamps to give ideas on how to use them once the kit consumables are gone. 

I did use Misty Moonlight ink instead of the Secret Sea ink that came with the kit. I was looking for something a bit more muted. While I love Secret Sea, it just wasn't the look I wanted. Also, I wanted to use those beautiful Hues of Blue Flower embellishments. 

 

Hope you like the simplicity of this. I would love to know what color you would have used. I tried Cherry Cobbler first, but it wasn't exactly what I wanted for this.

Enjoy the hop!! Follow along by clicking on the list below!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

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September Paper Pumpkin

This is sure to be a beautiful fall kit! Don't miss out, subscribe now! 

Click here! 

 Kit Details: 

Design elegant cards with metallic foil and rich autumnal imagery.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Metallic foil details and grosgrain ribbon trim
• Precut paper pieces and printed sentiment labels
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake,
Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Timid Tiger

Inspire Create Share Blog Hop: My Favorite Bundle

 

Hello crafters!! Thanks for joining another ICS Blog Hop! This month it is all about our favorite Stampin' Up! bundles. We have quite a few, so the decision is a hard one. I guess mine is whatever one I am currently working with!! 

I chose the Pretty Floral's Bundle. It is actually part of a larger suite, but I just used the bundle portion of it. 

The Florals in Bloom Suite:

Pretty Florals Stamps & Dies:

Here is my card using the bundle:

I love the Cloud Cover ink with the stamped off Pecan Pie ink. Combined with the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, it gives it a sepia look, sort of vintagey!

Hang out with us a little longer and see what everyone else's favorite bundle is! Follow along from the list below.

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

IDEAS Blog Hop: Online Exclusives

 

Hello friends!! We are showcasing Online Exclusives! I think these get overlooked and want to make sure everyone is aware of them. So, get ready to see some amazing projects using Stampin Up! Online Exclusives! 

Here is a sneak peek of some of the bundle projects: 

This Bundle contains exclusive projects not seen anywhere else from 13 Global Demonstrators. It is over 50 pages long. You will receive color photos and instructions in both imperial and metrics for over 30 projects! 

My projects are exclusive to the bundle, so I won't go posting them here. But I do have another project using the same Textured Notes bundle as I used in the tutorial. Call it a bonus project:

Love how the stamp mirrors the DSP. Can you tell which is which? And don't forget to make the inside pretty too: 

Are you ready to grab your bundle? Contact me or your member demonstrator to get yours. To get the bundle from me:

1. Place a $35 order in my online store here. 

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support!

Want to hop along for some more sneak peeks? Use the list below to hop along with us!! 

Blog Hop Index

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Sweeter With You

Hi crafty friends!! I hope you are somewhere cool, cuz we have had nothing but heat for some time now!

The cards in this month's kit, "Sweeter with You", are all adorable!! It is very hard for me to select a favorite, and this is from someone who doesn't even like strawberries!! 

Kit info: 

Craft sweet handmade cards featuring sun-kissed strawberries and breezy gingham.

• Makes 8 cards: 2 each of 4 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces and vellum accents

• Hand-painted card base designs

• Coordinating colors: Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

Here are the cards as designed:

Now, I love making boxes out of the card bases, and I haven't done it in a while, so here is my alternate project: 

A cute little gift or treat box! 

I did stamp the flowers onto the box, like the kit suggested for the card. I used the add-on dies, Circle of Seasons, item #167277, to cut the circle and to cut the "Hello" out of one of the kit pieces. The strawberries & flower were from the kit. The only non-kit item was the White cardstock for the circle. 

I pick all the strawberry flavored candy from my Starbursts, shhhh! Maybe I will load them into the box and gift them to someone! 

Thanks for hopping along with us!! Let's check out the rest of the alternate projects by clicking the links on the list below:

Until next time...

Happy craftin'! 

August kit info:

August: Farmhouse Florals
Subscribe July 11–August 10
Send whimsical cards featuring flowers nestled in delightfully unexpected places.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon,
Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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Inspire Create Share Blog Hop: Sketch Challenge

 

Hi friends! I hope you are having a wonderful (not so hot) summer. I love a good sketch challenge, how about you? As a matter of fact, most of my card designs come from sketches. So when I found out we were doing one for this month's hop, I knew right away I would participate.

Here is the sketch: 

And here is my interpretation of it using the Beautiful Butterfly Bundle and Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper. 

It is almost an exact match to the sketch layout. Sometimes I use the sketch as just a starting point, and veer away from the original. My intention here was to use just a butterfly in that left corner, but one butterfly was too large and the other too small, so the circle worked to give the smaller one some size.  

I cannot wait to see how the others interpreted this sketch. Wanna' hop along with me? Just follow the list below. Leave comments along the way to let us know how we did! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

07/03/25 This or That Stampin'

 Hi friends!! 

Pretty Florals went up against Gallery Blooms in this week's This or That Stampin'

Gallery Blooms won! Here is the card:

Country Lace & Unbounded Beauty DSPs. Old Olive, Pretty in Pink & Misty Moonlight are the colors. 

You can catch the video by clicking here.

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!