Here's another quick and easy, "outside the box" Valentine. This color combination is so striking on a regular day... but for a Valentine, it's super cool! As I mentioned in an earlier post, I've been going through my supplies to see what I could create with what I already have.... Continue reading

I had a completely different post planned for today, but there's something to say about being flexible. See, I'm not stubborn at all! I subscribe to my very talented stamping friend, Brian King's blog. Today, Brian posted his card for the Global Design Project. At the same time, Mary Fish... Continue reading

Happy Monday! Today, I thought I would jump in on this week's Paper Players Challenge... a very simple and versatile sketch from Nance which I happened to follow right down to the smallest detail. As much as I enjoy creating cards, writing my blog posts and participating in all of... Continue reading

It's Sunday, and in New Jersey we have a lot of snow... really... a lot of snow! I'm using my downtime to enjoy some card making and catch up on a few movies I recorded. I wouldn't want this weather all the time, but it's nice to have a few... Continue reading

It's been awhile since I last posted, but not long since I last designed cards. When the love of paper crafting is with you... as they say... "you can take the girl away from her creativity, but you can never take the love of it away from the girl!" Well,... Continue reading

The new "Lighthearted Leaves" stamp set from the Holiday Catalog is another definite favorite of mine. Although Stampin' Up! is showcasing this stamp set for the Fall season and Thanksgiving holiday, the gorgeous photopolymer stamps can work for Winter, Spring, Encouragement and Thank You... the images are lighthearted and whimsical.... Continue reading

I mixed some "spooky" patterns from "Happy Haunting" Designer Series Paper, added a few "spooky" eyes and punched a "spooky" circle. The "Spooky" Stamp is the perfect fit for your 2" Circle Punch, or match up a Circles Collection Framelit. As they say... the eyes always tell the story. A... Continue reading

Today celebrates another Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge and another one of "My Favorites" from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Catalog. Here's another of "My Favorites" from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Catalog. The stamp set, "Howl-o-ween Treat" and matching framelits, "Boo To You" are brilliantly bundled to save you 15%. This is another set... Continue reading

Although I am excited about the new holiday "fun" and will continue to post the rest of "My Favorites", today I wanted to support my friends over at the NEW Global Design Project Challenge Blog. I enjoy design challenges and this one's sure to be a favorite. Today's colors are... Continue reading

It's Thursday and another Pals Paper Arts Challenge. This one's a color challenge... pretty Fall colors... Delightful Dijon, Old Olive and Cajun Craze. Not only are the colors pretty and perfect for Fall, the stamp set is perfect for just about anything. It's on "My Favorites" list from the new... Continue reading

Those of you who follow my blog know that I've taken some time away from my stamping to regenerate after a few life-altering changes over the past year. It feels so good to be spending time in my stamping room ("sacred space" as my friends call it), and interacting with... Continue reading

September is here and so is Stampin' Up!'s 2015 Holiday Catalog. No more Sneak Peeks. I hope you're all having fun and making your "wish lists". Click on the picture to view the Catalog PDF Stampin' Up! has created six new Product Suites in the new Holiday Catalog. There's no... Continue reading

Today, I thought I'd catch up with this week's sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches. My card is clean and simple for sure... lots of white and a soft color palette. I really enjoy putting Soft sky and Crumb Cake together. To me, it's a classic. Design Tip - Pattern... Continue reading