I just received my newest kitchen gadget…..a Vitamix! I was going to look for a recipe, but Karen actually gave me permission to experiment. (That, if you have been following my posts, was my original downfall. I used to create my own recipes and no one would eat them!) For my first try, I […]
Stampin’ Up: M is for Magnificent Maple One Sheet Wonder Style!
The Magnificent Maple is a single stamp that captures the feeling of autumn beautifully. It can be used for birthday cards, thank you cards, and any other occasion. Make a bunch of autumn cards to have on hand using this simple One Sheet Wonder Technique. You stamp one sheet of 8 1/2″ x 11″ of […]
Stampin’ Up: L is for Label Bracket Punch with a File Folder Card!
A File Folder card like this is perfect for sending one photo – or more! Its easy to make with the Envelope Punch Board as the video tutorial below will show. and with the Label Bracket Punch and the Tags 4 You stamp set, you can send some photos to those special people to celebrate […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Going with Karen to Women’s Retreat!
Yes, I went up north to Camp Patmos in Hackensack, MN to cook for the 70 women at Women’s Retreat! I thoroughly enjoyed it. and, of course, I joined the women in cardmaking too. (Not really, but I like to be in the pictures) Many cards were made […]
Stampin Up: K is for Karen’s Choice!
Quick and easy, yet elegant, is my favorite kind of card! This simple wedding card idea fits that description! How quick and easy would it be to make several cards like this for a variety of occasions including birthdays, thank you, and thinking of you. You can change up the papers (I used Winter Frost […]
Celebrate World Card Making Day in Minnesota!
Make 14 Different Cards! Just look at the pile of cards you will taking home! We have drawings galore, gifts for first time attendees, and lots of sample cards to take pictures of. Work at your own pace and enjoy visiting with other stampers. Join […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Its Apple Crisp Time!
I’m back at work cooking for and serving Karen’s stampers! Just making my contribution and hoping for another trip next year! The apple tree in our backyard is producing a bumper crop this year! And, of course, I always use my mom’s recipe for Apple Crisp: […]
Stampin’ Up: J is for Joyful Christmas!
Joyful Christmas Wishes to you! Now is the time to be planning for Christmas and how we can keep it simple and joyful. Spending the month of December in stress-mode does not make for joy….or happy memories! Notice how I took this poinsettia stamp and left the top of it extending over the card front. […]