The So Cool April Paper Pumpkin is still available. Paper Pumpkin is our One-Stop Box™ of creative fun for crafters of all skill levels! April 10 is the deadline to sign up for this kit. So, what makes the April Paper Pumpkin kit So Cool? This vivid, summer-inspired kit includes two full sticker sheets and all supplies needed to make 12 fun-shaped cards with matching envelopes. But, even more cool: it’s the first Paper Pumpkin kit designed with kids in mind! Check out this video just to give you an idea.... Customers with kiddos close at heart, such as children... Continue reading

You will be giggling the whole time you're making these fun five projects! You'll receive a spool of Magenta Madness ribbon, a spool of Daffodil Delight Rouched ribbon, and a package of 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots in your Swag Bag! (Value: $25.48) All the papers will be prepared for you. Class Fee:$35. You need the "Hey Chick" stamp set and the "Hey Chick" dies to make these projects. I have also used the "All Wired Up" stamp set (You can see it on the last card shown above, its on page 138 in the annual catalog) and "Wink of... Continue reading

How fun are these chickens? These projects use both chicken stamp sets ~ The "Hey Chick" stamp set and dies, and the "Hey Birthday Chick" stamp set and dies! You will need both sets to complete these cards. You can order them when you register (below) and I'll pay the shipping and tax for you, and put them in your swag bag for you! This is "Chicken Class #1" This class will be held on Zoom on Saturday, April 24, at 11:00 a m. Class Fee: $30.00 (If you need your supplies to be mailed to you, please add $7.40)... Continue reading

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Mystery Stamping! It's time for another Mystery Stamping event! YAY! We will make two fabulous projects! You are going to LOVE them! Are you ready to have fun stamping? Welcome to another Mystery Project! Help solve the mystery... by stamping together! We will solve the mystery on a ZOOM call on Wednesday, December 16, at either 11:00 am, or 6:00 pm. You may pick up your packets on our porch in Fullerton anytime after noon on Saturday, December 12, after 2:00 pm... more instructions will follow! The cost for this event is $5.00, unless you need your packet to be... Continue reading

Stampin' Up! is letting us know now what products from the Holiday catalog are carrying over to next year, and which ones are not. Many of the retiring products are on sale at discounts! Click here for a list for the retiring August-December Mini Catty, and click here for the 2020 August - December Mini Catalog Carryover List. So~ grab your "August-December 2020 Mini Catalog" (also known as the "Holiday Catalog" and check it all out! (Note: If you don't have a Holiday catalog, you can click on the catalog at the right of this blog!) The lists are according... Continue reading

"Craft Your Christmas" Retreat I'm so excited to announce my Eighth Annual "Craft Your Christmas" Retreat! As many of you, my dear customers and friends know, I look forward to planning and welcoming so many to my annual retreat! We always have so much fun staying at the hotel, eating our meals together, and doing tons of stamping and crafting together to get ready for the holidays! So when Covid hit, I thought it would be over quickly, and we would be able to meet again at the DoubleTree Inn~ our favorite spot~ in October. But of course, that was... Continue reading

I'm so excited about this Designer Series Paper Special! I'm so surprised that we have so many choices at this price.. even some of my favorites from the Annual Holiday catalog! Yippee!! Check out the choices, and then place your order! I'm thinking you want to order sooner than later~ I have an idea some of these may go on back order! You can also visit my online store here. You might want to print this list to have on your desk this month~ if so, you can do that here... Click here to download the pdf flyer of the... Continue reading

I am so excited to share with you Stampin' Up!'s 24-Hour sale that starts today. For one day only, you will be able to take advantage of a 15% discount on select stamp sets. The sale runs from 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM (MT) Wednesday, September 23rd! That means it starts at 11:00 pm here in California tonight, Tuesday. There are a variety of stamps set to choose from that include cling and photopolymer stamp sets. The stamp sets are from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog and will be available here for purchase all day Wednesday through 10:50 pm Wednesday, California... Continue reading

I am SO excited about this event! This is such a fun way to make the cards, to play Bingo and win prizes... but the best part, honestly, is all the connection with each other! ZOOM has proven to be a great way to connect during this time of not being able to gather together! Come and join us for this very fun event! You will love it! Have you seen the "Most Wonderful Life" stamp set on page 51 in the Holiday Mini Catalog? Oh my goodness! I love this stamp set, designed by my good friend, LeeAnn Greff,... Continue reading

I will be sharing a bunch of product videos with you showcasing the newest products from the Annual Catalog. This video showcases the new Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. If you love making your own labels, you will want to check this out. You can find this and many more punches in my online store here. Some of our punches are used in more ways than one to create tons of wonderful products. I know you will enjoy this new punch for all your label needs. If you still don't have a new catalog, you can download it from here... Continue reading

It's time for Bonus Days again!! Stampin' Up! has announced that July will be Bonus Days. So simply put, during the month of July, you will earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax). There is no limit to the amount of coupons you can earn in the month of July. Visit my online store here. It's an exciting time of year because you can shop and earn. So collect those $5 coupons in July and save them to spend from August 4-31, just in time for holiday shopping with Stampin' Up! and... Continue reading

Here is another great video introducing a new product from the Annual Catalog. This video showcases the new World of Good suite. This suite is full of exciting adventure opportunities on paper. This is just one of our many suites and you can find it in my online store here. This suite has a very vintage feel to it and the embellishments will prove just that. It also has Brass Foil Sheets. I know you are going to just love it. If you still don't have a new catalog, you can download it from here or you can also request... Continue reading

I will be sharing a bunch of product videos with you showcasing the newest products from the Annual Catalog. This video showcases the new Peony Garden Suite. If you love coordinating products and elegant/soft pastel colors, then this is the suite for you. Take a look below and get a peek at some great product ideas. You can find this suite in my online store here. Just like in previous catalogs, there are many suite and bundle options. You just have to find the one for you. Take your time and see all the new catalog has to offer. You... Continue reading

Take a tour through the new Annual Catalog with Sara and Shelli. This is a great video to touch on some of the new and fun products in the new catalog. Take a look: Don't you just love it? Continue reading

How would you like to send a Box of Sunshine to those you love? You could put a smile on their face while they are sitting home. Who doesn't love getting mail, especially now when we are all home? We don't have to give up our love of paper crafting. You can spread some sunshine with the new June Paper Pumpkin kit. If you are a subscriber, you will receive it automatically next month. If you are not a subscriber, now is the time to subscribe and secure your kit. The May Paper Pumpkin kit sold out in April! Here... Continue reading

I am so excited to share the retirement lists that were released today. Of course, it's always sad when some favorites have to leave, but I'm so excited about the new products that are coming in the new catalog.. which is AWESOME! I urge you to take the time to look the lists over very carefully. Every year, customers ask me throughout the year about products that Stampin' Up! retired. So.. please check it out carefully so you won't be disappointed later this year! Look closely, as MANY items are discounted! You can click on either the picture above for... Continue reading

If you are at home and wondering what is coming next, I have a hint. It's a new Paper Pumpkin kit that will be full of our new Stampin' Up! 2020-2022 In-Colors. You may notice the pictures are currently colorLESS. That's because Stampin' Up! will be releasing them next week and I'm so excited. There will be more details available next week so for now, just know that if you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, or you subscribe here by May 10th, then you will one of the lucky few to get your hands on new products featuring our 2020-2022... Continue reading

Do you love a bargain? I know I do! And what could be better than discounted Stampin' Up! products?? The Clearance Rack has been refreshed again and has some wonderful products in there. If you are in search of something, or have waited to get a particular product, check the Clearance Rack here, you just may find it. Here are a few of my favorites that are in the Clearance Rack now. Click on each image below to take you to the Clearance Rack! There are so many more items there.. check it out, but don't wait! Things go very... Continue reading

What better way to start off a brand new month than with a sneak peek at our new Ornate Garden Suite coming out in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. It was just released from Stampin' Up! and is available through May 31st. This is a fabulous floral themed suite that has some gorgeous coordinating products. You can see your options below in the chart as well as a flyer and a video put together from Stampin' Up! to give you an idea of how these new products go together. Here are some of the products in the suite which include the... Continue reading

With just a few weeks left, Stampin' Up! has issued a Second Release of Sale-a-Bration products and they are spectacular! Just when you thought you had seen it all.. there's more! YAY! You can see the brochure on the sidebar on the right. Here are a few videos to give you a sneak peek of these newly released products. Don't you love them? You can view them now in my online store with here the rest of the Sale-a-Bration products. You can purchase them now... but remember, they are good only while supplies last! Continue reading

You are in for a treat on February 4th when Stampin' Up! has their Coordination Product Release. I've had a month to play with these products and they are excellent! You will LOVE them! Those dies will be a wonderful addition to many of the Saleabration products you have already earned! Continue reading

I'm so excited to present a BINGO date again! Have you ever attended a Ruthless Stamping Bingo day? If not, you don't know what you've been missing! BINGO is all about the prizes! YAY! We'll have a light brunch, and prizes, and three make-n-takes, and prizes, and a welcome gift, and prizes... and Bingo games, with PRIZES!!! All the prizes are Stampin' Up! products! SO. MUCH. FUN. BINGO will be on Saturday, February 15, at 10:30 am in our home, at 1118 E Glenwood Ave. You don't want to be late, and you do want to come hungry! And ready... Continue reading

Valentine Class with Box How cute is this box to put your Valentines in !!! Make the box, and eight simple cards (two of each design!) Four of the cards and envelopes fit in the box. Then you get to make another set of the cards and envelopes! You will receive the Heart Doilies, the "From My Heart" faceted gems (fabulous!), and a pack of the Note Cards and Envelopes. (Value: $21.93) Class Fee: $35.00 Valentines with Box Class Wednesday, February 5, 10:30 am-1:30 pm OR Wednesday, February 5, 5:30-8:30 pm RSVP by Friday, January 31 This second Valentine Class... Continue reading

I know you can't wait to see more of the great Sale-a-Bration products you can earn this year. Here are three more videos from Stampin' Up! to give you more face to face time with the FREE products. We are going to start with the Lily Pad Products. These are so great when you put them all together. How fun to be able to get BOTH a stamp set and the matching dies for FREE! Next up is the Gangs All Meer stamp set. Brian is going to show you a masking technique you can use when you create a... Continue reading