Beware Pirates! Arrrrr

I’m heading off to Stampin’ Up!’s annual convention in Salt Lake City, UT today!! I’m so excited, I can hardly wait. This is one of the swap cards I made to trade. It is the Beware Pirates stamp set, and Extreme Elements (background). I used the color spritzer tool with… Read More

Simple Birthday Thanks Cupcake 4 U

Here’s another fantastic sample from the super talented, Anita Kurtz! Anita used the Stampin’ Up Simple Birthday Thanks stamp set for the cupcake. The designer paper is Razzleberry Lemonade. Accessories include Stampin’ Up Trio Flower, Large Oval & Scallop Oval punches and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. She gave the cupcake and… Read More

Thats Funny – Silly Cards

Don’t you just love a funny card? Sometimes the occasion just calls for a little laughter, and the stamp set “That’s Funny” is just too cute. From “Complimentary Peanuts” that tell you “you’re amazing…” to I’m really lucky to have a friend like you…since I tend to scare other people… Read More

Who says stamping is just for girls?

“It’s fun to have a mom that stamps” says my oldest son today “because then you get to try out all of the new stuff!!” My heart just melted. My boys were so jazzed to see the new “extreme” collection of stamps in the new Stampin’ Up catalog on page… Read More

Stampin’ Up Color Combinations

Do you want some help finding a great color combination with the new (or old) Stampin’ Up in colors? A customer just forwarded me this cool page, you pick any Stampin’ Up color and it will give you a listing of great combos. It’s very cool, you’ll have lots of… Read More

Breathtaking Kind and Caring Thoughts

Today I’m welcoming my downline, Team Stamp It member, Anita Kurtz as my guest blogger.  Anita says: “It took awhile, but this finally came together. I needed something a little more special for someone incredible. I hope this fits!” Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Cottage… Read More

Made to Last

I think the new Stampin’ Up “Made to Last” stamp set featuring the jean pocket is just the cutest dang set! I couldn’t wait to use it. This card is from my July stamp club projects. It’s actually a “3-step” stamp on the pocket: 1) the denim material 2) the… Read More

Razzle Dazzle Cracked Glass

I’m excited to introduce a guest blogger today, Liz Miller! Liz has been a member of Team Stamp It (my SU group) for over 4 years! She is always inspiring me with great ideas. This card was created with the new Stampin’ Up stamp set, Razzle Dazzle. The technique is… Read More

Kind and Caring Thoughts

Today’s blog post is from guest blogger, Lisa Humes. Lisa is a Team Stamp It (my SU group) member, and very talented stamper. This photo doesn’t do it justice, when you see it in person, it’s a real WOW card! She used the Kind and Caring Thoughts hostess stamp set… Read More

Wings of Friendship cards

I am in love with this stamp set. It’s brand new from Stampin’ Up, called Wings of Friendship. It’s so elegant and pretty. These two cards were made by gals in my team (Stamp It – click here for more info on my team and how to join on sale>).… Read More

More cool display samples

New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza – part 9 Can you believe all of these awesome ideas from the Demo Extravaganza are still coming?! That’s how incredible this event was. And the displays were just a small part of the event. We will be doing this again, if you’d like… Read More

On a Pedestal Candy Shoppe card

Here is a super cutie-patootie card that I created for stamp club this month. It uses the brand new Stampin’ Up On A Pedestal Stamp Set, Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper, and Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon. The cupcake is colored with stampin’ write markers directly on the rubber, then stamped… Read More

Lots of Bots – Happy Birthday Human

I just love this stamp set! It’s brand new, in the 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog, called Lots of Bots. The robots are the cutest dang things and I’ve been having a lot of fun playing with them. For this card, I colored the robot and background with… Read More

Let freedom ring! Courage, Hero, Service and Sacrifice

Let freedom ring! It’s the 4th of July here in America and we are getting ready for a festive day with friends, family and fireworks! Many of my customers are in, or have close family members in the service. I would like to take a moment to say Thank You … Read More

Stampin’ Up Inventory Charts and In Color Combos

Below are just a few of the resources you can find in my Catalog and Resource section of my website. You can access this section by clicking the SHOP ON LINE tab above, or by clicking here > In Color Combination Chart > In Color Club > Stampin’ Up! Inventory… Read More

Happy Independence Day – Uncle Sam Card

Isn’t this the cutest 4th of July card? This was created by my downline, Liz Miller. She sahred this with my demo group, and I just went crazy over it and HAD to share it with you!!! She made the Uncle Sam with SU punches. Kraft naturals , More Mustard,… Read More

Kind & Caring Thoughts – Look here pop up card

I am in LOVE!! In the new Stampin’ Up Idea Book and Catalog there is a pop up die called “Look Here”, it turns any card into a Pop Up 3-D gift card holder!! It has these cool arrows that point to the gift card, when you open up the… Read More

Sneak Peek – Lots of Bots super cutie

With the release of the new Stampin’ Up catalog, and all of the excitement surrounding it (including the big party tomorrow) I am teasing y’all with a brand new stamp set coming out July 1. This is called Lots of Bots. This card uses some more cool new products coming… Read More

Weeeee – gobs of cool ideas!

New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza – part 8 This is part 8 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30. I hope you’ve been enjoying all of these awesome display samples from the demo extravaganza in May. There’s nothing as cool as being… Read More

Get your new catalog and $10 off coupon!

The brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Idea Book & Catalog is here! It’s fantastic! Best catalog ever!! Purchase yours before June 30 and get $2.00 off the retail price plus receive a coupon for $10 off your first order. 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog To purchase Stampin’ Up catalog click… Read More

Demo Extravaganza – tons more display samples!

New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza – part 7 This is part  7 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30. Here are a bunch more display samples shared by all of the demonstrators who attended this event were just incredible! So many great… Read More

Thoughts of Father

Happy Father’s Day! This card was made with the Thoughts of Father stamp set which is retiring this month. I love this old car, it reminds me of a museum of old cars and planes that we visit on Father’s Day most years. I loved the monochromatic look with just… Read More

Thank you! Update on the Fundraiser

Thank you to all (both local and long distance) who participated in the “Stamp for Sandy” fundraiser this past weekend! I offered a special class and kit to help raise money for my friend, Sandy LeDuc, who is currenly undergoing chemo for a very aggressive form of cancer. This money… Read More

Totally Tool – Father’s Day Card

Is this a guy card or what? Perfect for Father’s Day, or a man’s birthday! We made this at my June stamp club, it was a huge hit, and so fun! The saw image is stamped with Staz On black ink. Colored with Creamy Caramel & Going Gray stampin’ write… Read More

Introducing the NEW In Colors!

Introducing the NEW 2009-2010 In Colors! These will be available from July 1 – through June 30, 2010. The are Dustty Durango, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede. These cards were created with the new in colors ink, paper, and polka dotted ribbon. It also… Read More