Blog Candy

As promised, I have some blog candy! It looks like everyone really liked this box and cards, so I thought I would offer one as blog candy. Nicole even wants to feature it as a 3D demo challenge on splitcoast! I still need some help with lighting for my pictures. So if you would like…

Sneak Peek

I got my box of new Stampin‘ Up! goodies this morning! I got all the new In Colors, three new stamp sets, Bella Rose dsp, and…. here’s the first sneak peek: the new scallop edge punch! Even though using the corner rounder to create the scallop edge was cool it was time consuming. With the…

Retiring Stamp Projects

These are the cards we made at my Retiring Stamp party. I’m still having a hard time parting with the In Colors. I’ve really enjoyed using them this year. Can you tell? I’ve used them in all of these cards too! For the first card, I used Wild Rose and Porcelain Prints dsp. I love…

Tiny Treat Basket

I made these tiny treat boxes for door prizes for my Retiring Stamp Party last night. They were quick and simple to make. I followed the tutorial I found on splitcoast. I used the soft sky prints designer series paper for the box and then punched scallops out of the same paper. Recipe:Paper: Soft Sky…

NEW In Colors!

Here are the new In Colors! I can’t wait to get them. My order is coming Monday! Stay tuned, I will have more sneak peeks and blog candy next week! (Thanks to Dannie for the picture!) Save the date: Thursday, August 28th will be the New Catalog Party!

Great News

All New Stamp Sets Are Die Cut! Woo hoo! Happy Dance! From the Stampin’ Up! web site: We’re excited to announce that all new stamp sets in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog (including new hostess sets) will be die cut for your convenience! We know you enjoy the flexibility of custom mounting your…

Remember Cranberry Crisp?

With the 6 new In Colors every year, the only retired color I have ever kept is Cranberry Crisp. I still love it. I can’t part with it. I decided to use it with close to cocoa to make this quick birthday card. I don’t know if I’m going to part with this year’s In…