Craft Area Organization

Last month I purchased a new craft cabinet and reorganized my craft area. I used to have so much stuff on my desk that I usually didn’t have enough room to create my projects.  But now that I have tucked everything inside my new craft cabinet (Martha Stewart Craft Furniture Collection) I have much more…

Owl Birthday Card

My son’s teacher’s birthday was last month and I know that she loves owls, so I make this Owl birthday card for her using the Owl Punch and a retired Polka Dot Background stamp.  Luckily this owl punch isn’t retiring but there are lots of other retiring items that are going fast – so don’t…

Stampin’ Up! Retired Stamp Lists

The Stampin’ Up! Retired Stamp List is here! Make sure you get your favorites before they are gone! Retiring Accessories The Retired Accessories/Décor Elements Lists will be released on April 25, 2012. Retiring accessories and Stampin’ Up! Décor Elements (this line is being discontinued) will only be available while supplies last. BE SURE TO ORDER…

Apothecary Art Card

I love using punches or in this case, framelits, to create some negative space that allows the pretty designer series paper to be seen. It creates a beautiful focal point for the card. Only one more month left of the Occasions mini catalog so make sure you don’t let your favorites slip away! Supplies Used:…

Blossom Punch Birthday Card

I made this card using the new Diagonal Score Plate for Simply Scored. I scored diagonally every 1/2″ on both sides to create this fun texture for the card! I used some of the paper from the Spring Fever Simply Scrappin’ kit and the Blossom Punch to create the flower. Happy Spring! Supplies Used: Stamps:…

Summer Smooches

STAMPIN’ UP! SUMMER SMOOCHES OFFER STARTS TODAY!No need to wait until the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog begins on June 1. Customers will have a special opportunity to pre-order cool new products from the Summer Smooches collection, April 1 through April 30, 2012. Click here to download and print the Summer Smooches flyer Item Description Price…

Birthday Pop-Up Cake Card

Here is a fun way to create a very cute birthday card with a pop-up cake inside! I got the directions from Lorri here. I used the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog for the cake. I added some texture to the card with the Stripes Embossing Folder that is also available…

Scallop Square Pocket Card with Coordinating Envelope & Video Tutorial

I made this wonderful Scallop Square pocket card and coordinating envelope for this month’s stamp club’s meetings. I used the Blossoms Abound and Mixed Bunch stamp sets from the Occasions mini catalog to create the card and envelope. I pulled the fun Spring colors of Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight and Wisteria Wonder from…

Chocolate Treat Box

Here is the cutest little Chocolate box that perfectly fits three Ghiradelli chocolate squares. I got the directions from Brenda Quintana here. I used the Take it to Heart stamp set and layered the heart on a Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit piece of Riding Hood Red card stock. This will make a great little…