Yesterday I tried something new. After years of watching Sandy Allnock bring stamps to life by scene building, I thought I would take the plunge and try it for myself. I have to admit, I did take a picture or two along the way because I was afraid I would mess it up, but overall … More Try Something New Tuesday | Happy Little Pig
You guys, as soon as I saw this embellishment kit, I absolutely fell in love with it! This whole suite actually makes me really happy for three reasons: #1 It’s adorable! I love snow and I love snowmen, and this guys are super cute! #2 The fact that this suite has fantastic Designer Series Paper, … More Cozy Snowman | Let it Snow Embellishment Kit
It’s fun to tuck away surprise notes in suitcases, lunchboxes, on pillow cases and in other unexpected little nooks and crannies. These small 3.25″ x 4.25″ cards are perfect for hiding little reminders that you are thinking about those you love. All of these cards were made using just a few supplies and no stamps … More Simple “Stamping” Monday | No Stamping Mini Cards
Over the years, fall has become my favorite season. Something about the crisp, cool breezes, snuggly sweaters, and the smell of fresh leaves makes me feel cozy from the inside out. There is more to seasons than the changing color of the leaves in fall or the budding flowers in spring. Life is full of … More For Everything There is a Season
It’s true. I’m way behind on my editing, photography and even filming. With a two week long family reunion and now a house full of three sick little ones, life is not going exactly the way I had in mind. No matter how much I plan, organize, and prepare, I find that life always seems … More When Life Gets You Down
I’m one of those people who insist on waiting to put any Christmas decorations up at home until after Thanksgiving. I want to make sure our family has the opportunity to fully enjoy one holiday before moving on to the next. If that’s the case, why on earth am I bringing up Christmas in July? … More Countdown to Christmas | Using Non-Christmas Stamps to Make Holiday Cards
Joseph Goode served our country in the United States Air Forces in WWII. He has seen our country through the Great Depression, Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, sending humans to the moon, new inventions like color TV, computers and cell phones just to name a few. It’s safe to say that Mr. Goode has seen … More Let’s Make it a Year of Cards | 100-Year-Old WWII Vet’s Birthday Request
The thing about pet loss is that we often grieve alone. After all people surmise that they are only animals, but that line of thinking misses the point. … More Pet Loss Hurts
Do you ever struggle with creativity block? That was my trouble yesterday when I worked on this card. When I’m in need of inspiration, I often turn to card sketches or I scour Pinterest and old catalogs for an idea that gets me going. For this card, I used a sketch that was posted in one … More Pink Elephants and Creativity Block
If you know a wild animal lover, or just need a quick and easy card to let someone know they matter, this card will do the trick. It’s fun and perfect for adults or children. For kids, you could even make a matching giraffe bookmark! How fun! *The Simple Stamping Reboot is a way to … More Wild Giraffe | Simple Stamping Monday [Reboot]
