Tommorow's the Day ...

World Cardmaking Day ... October 1, 2011 ...  here's another sneak preview ..

Ever Wonder How Stampin' Up Made a ...

particular card?   Here's the sceniaro ... you are browsing through a Stampin' Up! catalog, you love a card, but you just can't figure out what they used ...

Flirtatious Specialty Paper

Here's a beauty ...

5 Days til World Cardmaking Day

Only 5 days til October 1st, World Cardmaking Day.  Hope you can make it; but if not, here's a sneak preview ...

Zoo Review

How's this for a pretty simple but different card ...

Make A Monster

Okay, let's have some fun!   What other stamp set but Make a Monster (pg 87).  The possibilities

Sparkling Gently Falling

The colors of Basic Gray, Calypso Coral and Riding Hood Red ... who knew they would be so beautiful together

Crystal Effects - Card #3

Here's a new twist to my favorite Crystal Effects ...

Crystal Effects - Card #2

A Pumpkin Thanksgiving Card was the second card I made the other night as I burned the midnight oil ...

Crystal Effects - Card #1

As I mentioned yesterday, I made three cards last night -- one for Halloween, one for Thanksgiving and one for Christmas -- using punches just for the fun of it. Then just as I was about to call it a night, I got out the Crystal Effects (pg 206). Anyone who knows me knows this is one of my very favorite things. And applying it just before you go to bed is a great idea ... it takes a little time to dry thoroughly, especially when you apply a heavy coat.

New Diva Session

It's really feeling like fall here in SC.  Ricky left yesterday a.m. for a weekend "rum rum" (motorcycle) trip to the Atlanta Road Race, and I had the day to recouperate from 4 Diva days and a record number of Divas...

Black and White Sunflower???

When you think fall, you think rusts, oranges, browns, etc.   Here's a twist ...

Welcome Carson Hunter !!!!

It's official, Carson Hunter was born on Monday, Sept 13 in Harrisburg, PA.  He is my newest GREAT nephew born to my very sweet niece, Susie and Crawford Hunter.  He wasn't due until mid October, but fortunately his gift was ready early ...

A New Twist on the Ice Cream Cone

When you see this great punched ice cream cone, you will ask yourself ... why didn't I think of this?!?

Berry Best Friends

I don't have this stamp set, but I should.  It will be going on my wish list.  With three young grandkids, I think I need it!   How cute is this card ???  And in honor of one of my Berry Best Friends, Kathy B, who's birthday is today!

Santa's Beard Comes Alive

I recently participated in a Santa card swap.  Our fearless leader, Cindy, gave all participants of Sun City's Cardmaking/Scrapbook Club a rather large stamped image of Santa Clause and we were all asked to make a card for the swap.

Emboss, Emboss, Emboss

At a recent card swap, I received this beauty.  I'd love to give credit to the maker, but no name was attached.  If you like our Embossing Folders, you will love this one ...

I Love Receiving Homemade Cards...

I recently received this homemade card from my sister, Mary Jane.  She lives in Pennsylvania; and recently took up cardmaking with a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in PA.  So once again I can't take credit for this beauty

Football Season Officially Starts Today...

... and that means us stampers will have more free time to Stamp, Stamp, Stamp ... Wahooo!!!

SAVE THE DATE:   October 1, 2011 --- World Cardmaking Day ... come join the fun...

Back to work ... Labor Day is Over

Something about this card that caught my eye at convention.   I can't take credit for it,

Labor Day ...

... a day to relax ... or better yet, get out your stampin supplies and have some fun!   Here's another inspirational photo to get you going ...

Aviary -- Plain & Simple

Is this just too cute ???

Chinese Take-Out Gift holder

Here's a card and instructions on making a Chinese Take-Out Gift Card Holder ...

Fall is Approaching ...

... and the Holiday Mini has a beautiful collection of Fall items...

The Holiday Mini Catalog is Here!

Today's the first day you can order from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Wahoooooh!  Every time a new catalog comes out I get excited.  This catalog was even more exciting because