Sitting Here

I can hear the birds singing and feel the breeze as we sit on the front porch. I wish I had a real swing like this, though I do have a glider that’s almost as good. Come on over! Perhaps after or chat on the swing we can go in and craft together. Before I …

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In and Out the Window with Happy Home

I love this Framelit set! I made a Christmas card similar to this. I just love having the views looking in and out! Today is the last day to buy from the 15-16 Stampin’ Up! annual catalog and Happy Home is retiring. It’s also the last day to get 15% off the bundles in this …

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Punch out of the circle with World Traveler

It’s pretty easy to go beyond your punches. Watch the video to see how it’s done. I love the Traveler stamp set with the World Traveler Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I will sorely miss that folder, Lost Lagoon ink and card stock, the 2 1/2″ Circle punch, and Candy Dots that are retiring! Perhaps they’re …

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Flowering Flourishes Bandana Card

This is a very quick “guy” card made with Flowering Flourishes. I love the bandana look! This stamp set, the burlap ribbon, and the Real Red 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon are all on the Retired List, so grab them up now! Shop Now and collect Frequent Shopper Rewards.

Gift Bag Punch Board

The Gift Bag Punch Board directions included in the box were confusing to me. I did what I do. I figured it out and made it simple. Gift Bag Punch Board Cheat Sheet A small bag starts with paper 10″ wide and the finished bag will be about 2 1/4″ wide. A medium bag starts …

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Bear Hugs

A whole family of bears to say I love you, happy Mother’s Day, congratulations on a new baby, or just wishing you a day full of sunshine and a lake full of fish. I stamped extra bears with accessories so now I can just play paper dolls… er, bears. This is an easel card, so …

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