In 7th grade my mother gave me an A.M. Transistor Radio as a reward for something that I accomplished. What was worth that big of a gift? No “F’s” on my report card. Wow, that was a big deal for me. I was accustomed to getting lousy grades. It didn’t really matter, and my life […]
Another Stamping Technique with the Swallowtail: Thumping Away!
Stampin' Up!'s Swallowtail stamp is my current favorite for trying out all kinds of techniques! You can tell because this is my 5th video tutorial! Here are three variations: The Swallowtail butterfly above looks water colored. I used Bashful Blue and inked the stamp very, very lightly before I did the "thumping" so parts of […]
Swallowtail in White: a Fun Stamping Technique
For a dramatic look, try this stamping technique with the Swallowtail stamp! Enjoy watching this video tutorial to see how its done. Written instructions are below it. Directions: 1. Stamp the Swallowtail butterfly in the Whisper White Craft Pad. 2. Color over the white with Stampin' Write Markers. Some colors work better than others so […]
Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Mothers Day Card & Celebrate Spring?
Its another dreary, sleeting day in Minnesota so for my Poem in Your Pocket I chose a spring theme! I'm trying to be optimistic! And, since I love books and always carry one with me, I decided on a handmade Secret Garden bookmark! I made more to give away. Do you think that will encourage […]
A Poem in Your Pocket and a Card in the Mail!
Tomorrow is National Poem in Your Pocket Day. Lets celebrate it in our stamping way! Pattern for a Quick and Easy Pocket Card The picture below shows how to make it. Use any size paper. I used 5 1/2" x 8 1/4", folded it in half on the long side. Then just fold up the […]
Girly Girl, Vintagey, Shabby Chic, Dolled-Up Birthday Card Kit!
(Tuesdays with Time will be back next week as he is currently recovering from hernia surgery.) Do you love feminine, girly birthday cards? Or would your mom like a lacy, girly Mothers Day Card? Then this Dolled-Up Birthday Kit is for you! All of this for only $15.95! You get everything you need to create […]
Stampin Up Wedding Card with Double Hearts!
Are there any weddings to attend on your calendar? Here is an idea for you: c This is one of the cards I'm offering at my Special Events Card Stamp-a-Stack this Thursday and Friday ……and you an take it as a Card-Kit-in-the-Mail too! You get to make eight cards from these four choices: 1. Weddings […]
Floral Frames Framelits Make a Paper Rose!
How about this lovely gift bag with the paper rose for a wedding or for Mothers Day gift? or would you prefer blue? These beautiful roses are made with creped filter paper and the Floral Frames Framelits. The color comes from ink refills and water in the Stampin' Spritzer. The red rose uses two different […]