New 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog is Here!

The new Stampin’ Up! catalog is here!  You can begin ordering from it beginning at noon today. View the 2013-2014 annual catalog online (Flash) Annual catalog Stampin’ Supplies Product Guide I will be sending out hard copies of the catalog this weekend, so look for yours in the mail. If you’re not on my list […]

New Ribbon Sampler

Would you like a sampling of all the new ribbon in the catalog?  Join my ribbon share!  Sign up before June 9th and you’ll receive 2 yards of the following ribbons, shipped directly to your door (shipping included; please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping): 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Basic Black Blushing Bride Calypso Coral Cherry Cobbler […]

Just Four Days Left!

I know there’s a lot of excitement with the unveiling of the new catalog, but don’t forget there’s just four days left to buy from the current catalog.   If you wait until the last minute they may not have what you want!  There are even items on sale, up to 60% off! You can shop […]

Don’t Forget About My Craft Contest!

Don’t forget about my craft contest! Be sure and tell all your friends because they might want to enter… the more the merrier! And the first three people to submit their project will win a prize! Using rubber stamps, design any number of paper art crafts using common household items* and submit them by Friday […]

Join My Mailing List

What are some benefits of joining my FREE list? Exclusive subscriber-only offers Exclusive subscriber-only contests Card making tutorials Rubber stamping tips Scrapbooking page ideas Other ideas using rubber stamps Optional free membership to the Stamp4Joy Birthday Club And much more! Sign up today!

Create a Birthday Card

I have another friend’s birthday coming up, so I thought I’d create a birthday card with a sneak peek! First I want to chat about some of the retiring products I used on this simple rubber stamp project.  I created some layers using the stunning blue Island Indigo card stock and some patterned paper from […]

Another Blast From The Past

Here’s another blast from the past.  I called it “Self Portrait.”  LOL! Who can tell me what stamp sets were used to make this handmade card? A perfect example of “thinking outside the box,” why don’t you look at the stamps you already have and come up with different ways to use them?  A great […]

Lovely as a Tree Nature Stamps

Sponging will take you far in your projects, and can really add a lot of wow with minimal effort and supplies.  Here I’m once again relying on one of my all-time favorite nature stamps sets, Lovely as a Tree. Supplies: Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree (w-115026/c-127793), Lovely Thoughts (w-125843/c-125845) Card Stock:  Glossy White – 3-7/8″x5-1/8″ […]

Is This The Worst Handmade Card Ever?

Isn’t this the worst handmade card ever?  I have to laugh even as I write this. I had the best of intentions when I started, and thought it was a clever idea.  My nephew and his wife are expecting their firstborn — Aeden– in about a month, and the idea for this card was to […]