My grandmother Anne Ostbo came from Surnadal, Norway, southwest of Trondheim. She lived with us on our dairy farm in Jackson, MN. I remember sitting in her lap as she sat in her big wicker wheelchair. I was seven years old when she died. Grandma Anne had seven siblings. My mother has one first cousin […]
Flower Pot Card with Flowering Flourishes!
Today's Stampin' Up! card idea is this flower pot card with Flowering Flourishes! Have you heard of "scrap cards", those cards you can make from left over scraps of card stock and papers? Well, this is a "scrap ribbon card"! Do you find you have leftover bits of fun ribbons and don't know what to […]
Handmade “Welcome Home” Card!
For my husband Tim who is returning home today after two weeks in Norway…..here is your Handmade "Welcome Home" Card! Who else would love this card? How about that friend who just bought their first house (or second), or any friend who is moving? Or anyone who is returning from vacation? Surprise that friend with […]
Elegant Butterfly Punch Gift Card Holder
My favorite gifts to give often include either a book or a gift card to a favorite book store, new or used, so what could be better than this Elegant Butterfly Punch Gift Card Holder/Bookmark? You, of course, can easily adapt it for any gift you choose to give! Besides the Elegant Butterfly Punch (p. […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Off to Norway
Tim is spending a couple of weeks in Norway and hasn't been able to send pictures or emails to me so watch for his column to return next Tuesday. Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July and I will be back with a post on Thursday. (Of course, I have a 4th of July […]
What a Day for Daydream Medallions!
Do you remember a song by the Lovin' Spoonful called "What a Day for a Day Dream?" That was on my mind this morning so I titled this post: What a Day for Daydream Medallions! We are on a several day stretch of terribly hot weather here in Minnesota, and I know plenty of other […]
Stampin’ Up! Punch Art for a Baby Shower Card!
Today's card is an example of Stampin' Up! Punch Art for a baby shower card! Do you recognize the Cupcake Builder Punch used for making the 3D clouds? Cupcake toppings and clouds share the same part of the Cupcake Builder Punch (p. 185 #121807 $16.95) ….and the rain falls down in the form of basic […]
Only 2 More Days to Have Your Cake with Stampin’ Up!
Yes, there are only 2 more days to have your cake with Stampin' Up! Buy the starter kit for only $99 and receive an extra $48 in products FREE! Products include this Make A Cake stamp set and the Patio Party Designer Series Paper! Make A Cake is a fun set of seven stamps that […]