Tim and I have chosen to give only a small, but significant Christmas gift to each person in our family each year. Often, that is a book individually picked for each person. This year, in celebration of our family ties around the love of books, we are giving each adult in our family (our children […]
A Creative Hand Made Punch Card: Leaves Into Ornaments?
Who knew the stamp set My Friend would make a beautiful Christmas card? The Blossom Petals Builders Punch makes the twist. This is really thinking outside of the box! It actually took me a bit of time to figure out how she did it! (I hope I got it right.) Roberta Charpentier made this card […]
A Rubber Stamping Christmas Carol!
Are you ever at a loss when it comes to what to put on the inside of a card – especially when you don’t want to write a lot? I like to collect different ideas for poems and sayings to use when the situation is right. I received this lovely Christmas card from Diane Olivi […]
Stitched Stockings: Not Just for Christmas Card Ideas!
Do you recognize the Stitched Stockings SU! stamp set and the Stocking Builder Punch? What a great card idea to welcome a baby or to give as a birthday card to a child. I don't know if you tell from the picture, but the horse's mane is fringed. To make that, lay the horse stocking […]
Card ideas for quick and easy retro cards!
Here is a fun idea for those non stampers in your life, or those scrapbookers who love pretty papers, but don't stamp. Although I'm an avid stamper, I also love the look of these cards for something different! All you need is basic whisper white or very vanilla card stock and some designer series paper. […]
Hand Stamped Card Idea: Easel Card
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 […]