I love these metal rimmed pearls and I am going to stock up on them this week!!! That … and any papers on sale always have my interest! How about you? (if you don’t have the Gift Box Punch Board yet – or you know someone who would love it as a birthday or Christmas […]
Barnyard Babies for a New Baby Card!
This cute little lamb from the Barnyard Babies stamp set greets a new baby with “Welcome, little one.” Instead of the more traditional pastel colors used with baby cards, I went with Cucumber Crush, a vibrant shade of green! That with the Daffodil Delight sun makes for a bright card! The video tutorial below will […]
Salad with Tim & Stamping with Karen
Every year, Tim and I host an event for those who come by our booth at the July Rubber Stamp Event in Bloomington. Yesterday was the day. We had a great turn out – and Tim was certainly kept busy! (check out his recipe below) There were stampers at the table (Can you […]
Making Cards to Support Women at Risk!
My friend Karly, who lives in Thailand, has a thriving card business in which half of all proceeds are donated to help women escape prostitution. She comes back to Minnesota with her husband and twins (now 2 years old) for a few weeks each summer to visit family and friends. And, of course, while she is […]
Wild About Flowers & Wild About You!
Will you be spending some time in nature over the 4th of July? if you are Wild About Flowers, enjoy seeing them in the light of the moon! To make the moon, use the 2″ Circle Punch to create this extra piece of card stock. Place that over your card and sponge first with Crushed Curry. You […]
Stamping Tips for Using Alphabet Stamps!
For the very first time … I am in love with an alphabet stamp set! Its the new Layered Letters Alphabet stamp set! Yes, I have bought plenty, and I have even used a few, but until now it mostly felt like too much work to get them looking the way I wanted them to […]
Cutie Pie Boxes at the MN Rubber Stamp Event!
Would you like a piece of Cutie Pie cake? If you can make it to the Rubber Stamp Event in Bloomington, MN this weekend … and you are on my mailing list … I will have a piece of Cutie Pie cake waiting for you! (and, oh yes, there are goodies inside too!) I am […]
The Wilderness Awaits with a Paper Piercing Technique!
This cute fox is part of The Wilderness Awaits stamp set. Its always great to have a new set for making masculine cards, isn’t it? I love this new In Color Designer Series Paper too! This sheet with the words on it is my favorite in the pack! The Banner Triple Punch was so […]