Wetlands Thank You Card Ideas

Today’s card features one of my favorite nature stamps, Wetlands. I love the new Lost Lagoon color from the new 2014-2016 In Color collection, so that was my starting point.  Pairing it with Soft Suede gives it a masculine feel, which is what I had in mind when I started this card. The “Thank You” […]

Hip Notes: Oh Snap!

Today I’m featuring a couple stamps that just scream to be paired together, Snapshot and Hip Notes.  This was made as a man’s birthday card, and even with the sparkle of the rhinestones I think the more earthy neutral colors work well for a masculine card.  You can click on the photo for a closer […]

Travel Adventures

Summer’s the perfect opportunity to pack a bag, sail away, or hop on a train.  And when you return from your adventures, the Traveler stamp set is perfect for creating scrapbook page ideas to preserve your new memories.  Or you can use this vintage-style travel-themed stamp set to decorate a custom journal for making notes […]

Gold Foil Paper Purse Card Set

Have you noticed all the shiny metallic accents in fashion, décor, and crafting?  It’s all the rage!  You can easily and affordably add the beauty of silver and gold metallic with our high-quality Silver and Gold Sheets from Stampin’ Up!  These 12” x 12” sheets are sturdy enough to use them for a variety of […]

Say Cheese: Birthday Card For Him

Today is my cousin’s birthday.  A great father and a very sweet and funny guy, Happy Birthday, Mike! I made this birthday card for him using the Say Cheese stamp set and some elements from the Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack… it’s not just for scrapbooking!  Although this card could be easily used on […]

Flower Greeting Cards: Bloom With Hope

I love making flower greeting cards.  Who doesn’t love flowers?  And if you have allergies, you can enjoy these handmade card ideas without all the sneezing and watery eyes.  🙂 I designed this homemade birthday card for my good friend Kathy, whose birthday is today.  I hope she likes it!  Happy birthday, Kathy! Playing with […]

Moonlight Timeless Talk

Patterns from the Moonlight Designer Paper Pack feature colors from the new Stampin’ Up! 2014-2016 In Colors.  I love the new Blackberry Bliss, such a deep and rich shade of purple.  Very regal! The adorable telephone and greeting card message are part of the stamp set Timeless Talk. The supplies used to make this friendship […]

DIY Birthday Cards

It doesn’t have to take a lot of money to make beautiful DIY birthday cards.  This handmade card idea cost less than 75 cents in consumable supplies to make, and that’s including sales tax at 9.5%.  Awesome! I love the delicate look of the Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I brayered some Marina Mist […]

Handmade Thank You Cards: Serene Silhouettes

NOTE:  Although the stamp set Serene Silhouettes is retired, you can find a gently used one for sale on my Retired Rubber Stamps page. It seems I’m making a lot of handmade thank you cards and birthday cards this week.  You can never have too many!  I use them up just as quickly as I […]

Receive an Extra $10 in Hostess Benefits!

Place an order with me of $150 or more by Saturday, July 19th, and you’ll receive an extra $10 in Hostess dollars!  That means you’ll receive at least $35 in free merchandise! Stock up on your rubber stamp supplies!  The order can be yours alone, or you can collect orders from your family and friends […]