Category Archives: Idea Book & Catalog

Colors of Spring Hop

It’s time for another blog hop with my “llama friends!”  This time, we’ll be showing you spring projects using the “Summer Smooches” suite preorder items, retiring In Colors and Occasions mini catalog products.   I love hopping with my friends, because … Continue reading

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Even More Limeade!

At rehearsal Monday night, one of my friends was wearing a cute shirt with Tempting Turquoise, Garden Green and Lucky Limeade flowers.  So I decided you needed a card with even more limeade!  You’re either going to really love this … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  I almost missed it.  This isn’t really a St. Patrick’s Day card; we usually do a shamrock or a leprechaun with a pot of gold or a rainbow at our March workshops.  I was going to … Continue reading

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Coordinated Smooches

Summer’s coming – and with it comes the new Stampin’ Up! catalog!  I always love to see the new products in July, and this year, we don’t have to wait until July.  The new catalog starts in June – but, … Continue reading

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Let There Be Light!

My dearest husband is, among other things, a licensed electrician.  We own an electrical contracting company.  And, if I do say so myself,  he’s the best around.  My older son, who works with him, is right behind him in skills.  … Continue reading

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Another Swap Card!

I was getting that last 10 minutes of sleep this morning – you know, the 9 minutes after you hit the snooze for the “last time.”  It was so warm and nice in bed, the house was quiet, and it … Continue reading

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Flower Street

Happy Valentine’s Day!  This isn’t a valentine, though.  I had a really cute one that I made for Jon to give to Rachel, but it’s already sealed in the envelope.  So…This one started out as a CASE of the card … Continue reading

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So Many Techniques….

…I don’t know where to start!  My stamping goodies came all week; I’ve had a package every day.  But I’ve been so busy, I just didn’t have time to even look at them.  My afternoon appointment was canceled today, so … Continue reading

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Dutch Fold

First, I want to say that I hate Comcast.  I had my whole blog ready to go, tried to save it, and it was gone because the stupid internet connection dropped out.  I mean, seriously – if this is going … Continue reading

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Support the Arts!

It often irks me when there’s a great hue and cry when school funding for sports is cut, but when fine arts funding is cut, no one really says anything.  It’s very sad.  Because, really, how many kids are going … Continue reading

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