I am preparing for some beginner Card Classes. I am wanting to go with Clean and Simple designs. Of course I would pick a black and white card to start with. I find making these cards a challenge, but man are they fast to put together. Oops just noticed that I used something retired. Gonna have to make a modification. Can you spot what it is? I need to remove it from my supplies. Off... Read more →

This offer has been extended until March 31. Did you know that it is as easy as 1.2.3 to get a Stampin Up Membership? For only $125, you will get $194 worth of Stampin Up products. There is no shipping or taxes either. No taxes until April 1st that is. That's right, you can join and party all the time. Imagine, saving 20% or more on everything that you order? That means that you can... Read more →

Here is a simle card that you can make for a Bridal Shower. I had forgotten about this card, but again, in my organization, I found a bunch of cards that I will share with you over the next while. The only thing time consuming on this card, is having to run the letters through the Big Shot. I really love pink and gray together. What is your favorite colour combination? Stampingly, Diane Read more →

I wish I could show you last month's ATC, but in my attempt to organize I have put them in a safe spot. Obviously in a very safe spot. This month's theme was "anything that moves". I must say, the opportunities were endless. I took one of my favorite SAB stamps, Feeling Sentimental, and made the following. I was inspired to do this ATC by Alison Solven. I took a step further on the "Things... Read more →

Do you like fabric? Well this week is the time to take advantage of Stampin Up's Fabric Frenzy. Here is a list of the fabric that is on sale. Page Item Description Retail Price Sale Price 170 126892 Essentials Designer Fabric $36.95 $18.48 171 126893 Floral District Designer Fabric $12.50 $6.25 171 126894 Comfort Café Designer Fabric $12.50 $6.25 171 125411 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric $12.50 $6.25 171 125412 Twitterpated Designer Fabric $12.50 $6.25 171... Read more →

So Stampin Up is also joining the craze of the Old but New to Stampin Up Smash Books. Today I can share a sneak peak of the This and That promotion that Stampin Up is doing from today until April 30. This is a sneak peek of other product that will be in the new catalogue that goes live on June 1. All the products can be sold individually or as a bundle only until... Read more →

Well the Mystery is over as to who won the Mystery Hostess. I asked Spike to make the draw but of course you know who had to be right in on it....... yup Takita. Before I knew it, she started chewing it. Of course she did, but we saved it before she swallowed it. If that happened, we would have drawn another name. So the winner is . . . . . . . .... Read more →

Okay, what the heck is going on with this weather? Snow, winds, thunderstorms, sun. I just don't get it. I think being a Weather Person is the best job. You get paid whether you are right or wrong. And that Groundhog........... wrong. Oh well, gives you a better reason to stay in and stamp!!! Wish I could but I have to go to work today. REMEMBER, I AM PUTTING IN THE LAST ORDER BEFORE SALE-A-BRATION... Read more →