Monthly Archives: August 2009

I can finally link you to the Holiday Mini Catalog!  On my Stampin' Up! home page click "Details" under "September 2009 Promotions," Then, enjoy all the promos this month.  The Holiday Mini is the third one; click that.  (You have … Continue reading →

I know Dad & Mom would get "You Rock!" – but here's a more romantic card for their 53rd wedding anniversary.  After 53 years, they deserve something pretty, I think.  I haven't decided which card I'm going to give them; … Continue reading →

I actually made this card for Dad & Mom's anniversary (they hit 53 years this month!!), but I haven't given it to them yet.  I thought maybe I should make something a little more "romantic."  But, "You rock!" really expresses … Continue reading →

I learned today that it's a lot easier to create a card when you have a specific purpose or a person in mind.  I made this for Sandy, and it came together in a snap.  I love the new textured … Continue reading →

Here's another "Lots of Bots" card for you.   I used one of the scallop frames from the On Board Essentials kit to create a mask, then sponged ink around it.  The robot and binary numbers were stamped inside the "frame."  … Continue reading →

Stampin' Up! has a sweet hostess deal beginning in September.  If you hostess a $250 workshop (before taxes, shipping), you can select any one item from the holiday mini catalog (excluding My Digital Studio and hostess sets) for $10!  And … Continue reading →

…Cardinals aren't just for Christmas! This can be a Christmas card, but I had "all occasion" in mind when I made it.  With markers, punches and a Big Shot, it's super easy! I went to see Julie & Julia this … Continue reading →

This one is compliments of Sandy!  She and Janet let me borrow some of their new rubber to play with.  Was that sweet or what?? I'm not really happy with the sponging around the moon, but it was getting late … Continue reading →

You know how you can buy designer knock-offs?  Well, here's a Jan Tink knock-off I made. Isn't this a great idea?  The first one I made used In Colors (Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo), but I messed up on … Continue reading →

Our local community college is growing so fast!  When Mike and I started taking continuing ed type class there, there was one building.  Then they added a second and some little "Learning Cottages" (modular buildings).  Now there's a whole building … Continue reading →