Tim and I became grandparents today! Our first grandchild, a boy name Cael Timothy, was born this morning and we were fortunate to be here to greet him! We traveled the 400 miles from Minneapolis to Chicago yesterday and will spend a few days here with him and his family. How precious is new life! […]
Digital Scrapbooking Day
Today is Digital Scrapbooking Day and to celebrate, SU! is offering some exclusive FREE downloads. These will work with other programs as well as My Digital Studio so be sure to check it out. Here are the details: Access the free downloads from MyDigitalStudio.net November 4-7, after completing a quick survey. Brand-new, never seen before […]
25 & Counting: Hand Stamped Advent Calendar
Who knew a muffin tin could make a great Advent Calendar? Jenni Mueller combined the 25 & Counting stamp set with a muffin tin to make this! I remember having an Advent Calendar when I was a child and we also had one we used each year when our children were young………but none of them […]
Doilies and Pearls for Christmas Trees
For a totally different, but elegant, Christmas tree look, try this idea using the doilies from the Flirtatious Specialty designer series paper. The 4 sheets of doily paper are Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie, but when you flip them over, the other side is white. That is the side we are using. Cut out any […]
Hand Stamped Gift Idea: Card Holder
Its November and time to get started on making Christmas gifts. One of my favorite gifts to give is hand stamped cards. Surprise, surprise!!! Cards are a gift that anyone can use. They don't need to be put on display and its a gift that keeps on giving……..first to the person you give them to […]
I’m Out on a Limb wishing you a Happy Halloween!
Have a happy and safe Halloween, whether you spend it trick-or-treating with your kids, or staying home to answer the door, or pulling a disappearing act by leaving your house to avoid the entire scene! I remember when my kids were young and several families in our neighborhood went door-to-door together and ended up at […]
Hand Stamped Christmas Card with Pines & Poinsettias
I love the pine cones stamp in the Pines & Poinsettias stamp set. On this card, basic pearls were colored with a red Sharpie marker to make the berries. Can you tell that from the picture? It adds an extra dimension. The “Christmas” stamp is a very different look for a word stamp and the […]
The Tree Lights at Christmas Lodge
At the Christmas Lodge there is an old fashioned Christmas tree. Doesn’t this card make you think of past Christmases? Did you know you can turn the rhinestones any color you want them to be? Simply use a Sharpie permanent marker in the color of your choice! I used only red on this card, but […]