Sometimes when you are creating a hand stamped card, you want it to be very special. This Easel Card uses a folding technique that lets you mail the card flat. After the card is opened, you can lift the top part and it stands up. I took the idea from a card made by Lori […]
The Perfect Gift for a Crafter!
Are you looking for a perfect gift for that crafter in your life? Or would you like to introduce the art of rubber stamping and paper crafting to a special person? You can't fail with a gift card for product from the Stampin' Up! catalog! Whether young or old, experienced or a total novice, there […]
Quick and Easy Card Fold Idea for Stamped Card
I love to say this is a perfect card for when you don't have a lot to say! Of course, thats a joke, but its fun to give a card that opens in a surprising way. Notice how just the flap opens up. You will write on the card just under the flap taking care […]
A Creative Card Idea for a Quilter using the Big Shot!
This is the season to curl up in a quilt and read a book. Even though its 45 degrees is Minnesota, I still take my quilt and lay outside in the hammock! I love the feel of crisp air with a warm sun shining. I was a quilter long before I was a stamper. This […]
Stamp Set for Christmas and Beyond: Forest Festivities
Are you looking for a stamp set to make cute or whimsical Christmas cards? Forest Festivities is a great stamp set to work with. Better yet, this card sample made from that set will cover winter birthday cards as well! My favorite stamp is the set is the stack of presents with a dog peeking […]
Holiday Stamping Open House in Richfield, MN
This weekend I am hosting a Holiday Stamping Open House at my home. If you live near Richfield, Minnesota, join us! You will get to make a Holiday Gift, a Holiday Card, and a Holiday Gift Tag….all for FREE! My husband Tim will be serving treats and a good time will be had by all! […]
For the Gift Giver in You!
Happy Thanksgiving! May tomorrow be filled with great friends and families, great food, and great memories! And….just in case you need a last minute favor for this or any other occasion, aren't these a fun little gift? The Gift Givers stamp set covers just about any event you can think of. Each of the seven […]
Rubber Stamping Technique: Sparkling Snow
The Christmas Lodge look is here. Snow arrived over the weekend in Minnesota and it brought the pretty sight of snow covered roof tops. As long as the weather stays mild and the wind doesn't blow hard, I think its beautiful! On this card I used Crystal Effects and Diamond Glitter to give that sparkly […]