• 3D Thursday,  Boxes, Tags and Bags

    3D Thurs Beautiful Autumn Pumpkin Box.

    3D Thurs Beautiful Autumn Ohhh I am super excited to share… It is my turn this week!! Using the Nested Treat Box from the Sept-Dec Mini Catalog. Todays 3D Thurs Beautiful Autumn Pumpkin Box is soo stinkin cute. Here we go.. Starting off with the boxes. Guys, I have a TIP to start off. Well, two… First, feel the box. There is a smooth almost plastic feeling side, that is the inside. The rough is the outside. Second, the tabs need to be on the inside of the box. These boxes are food safe (the coated inside). Shimmer Spritzer, OHHH YES!!! Don’t know what that is… I give you instructions…

  • Home Decor,  YouTube video

    Follow Your Dreams with Lighting the Way

    Follow Your Dream with It is NO secret that I love 3D projects. You are going to get one that I made over the summer today… Plus, my 3D Thursday, idea tomorrow. Follow Your Dreams with Lighting the Way is a super easy ‘sign’, door hanger or whatever you want it to be. There are time that we all need reminders. Funny Joe and I were talking about this the other day. He said that I have the positive affirmations all around the house. Humm, I really do… here are a few examples… Just to name a few. Really there are plenty more. I choose to surround myself with these…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    Creative weekend fun and a kitty update.

    Creative weekend fun and kitty Ohhh what an amazing time. The Creative weekend fun and kitty update is all that I have this weekend. Starting off with these lovely and beautiful ladies. I was soo happy to be able to spend several days up at a demonstrator friends event and bring some of my team with me. Guys this is why I do what I do!! It is the beautiful smiles that I help create and cultivate through our love of stamps, ink and paper. This is how I met these ladies. All because we like bringing smiles to our families and friends faces too. I am truly blessed for…

  • Paper Pumpkin

    Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin peek

    Home of the Holidays Paper Pumpkin How cute is the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin peek. The October Paper Pumpkin is the first of two boxes for the Holiday Season. Okay… I know that someone is going to say that it is too soon. However, I love being able to get ahead. Fingers crossed anyway!! Please someone tell me that I am NOT alone. Just to pass along some important information. The October box is cards and the November box is typically a more gifty kind of thing (ie gift card holder, treat boxes, or even stockings. I hope that you can join us for the Paper Pumpkin fun.…

  • 3D Thursday

    3D Thursday Sherris Sweet Citrus idea

    3D Thursday Sherris Sweet Citrus This weeks 3D Thursday Sherris Sweet Citrus idea is super easy and super fun!! I sure hope that you head on over to the the 3D Thursday facebook group and leave Sherri some love… READY??? What a super fun idea, right?? I love this bundle have used it several times… however, I forgot about this idea. Dang these Hybrid embossing folders guys!! I sure hope that this bring some Sunshine to Brighten your Day. Thank you Sherri for the fun idea, I look forward to getting the PDF printed and adding this to my next class. You ca get yours over on the facebook page…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Hello There Red White and Blue card idea

    Hello There Red White This one is a favorite of mine… You know that I love all the ribbons, and layers. Any guess how I was able to add the color to the flower centers?? For todays Hello There Red White AND Blue cardI used the Darling Details bundle. I did not realize how much I would love this bundle. OHHHH MY!! I really love the frames that are in the dies set. Sooo, what was the first thing that you saw?? Hummm, I seem to remember forgetting to place my frame prior to stamping the front sentiment. Just a reminder so that you do not make the same mistake…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    Big Day for these Boys, a trip to the vet!!

    Big Day for these Boys It is that time… the Big Day for these Boys. Both Wayne and Henry go off to the vet in the morning. They are at that age and things needs to be removed. I am a super supporter of spaying and neutering your pets. There are so many, unwanted, unloved and sad pets in shelters. Plus dumped out in the country. Ohhh yeah that is one reason why I have soo many to take care of. I feel it is better to be responsible when it comes to your pets. Please take being a pet owner seriously. They depend on us not only to love…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Hello Ladybug with heart wings Regals DSP

    Hello Ladybug with heart wings Ohh this Hello Ladybug with heart wings made with the Regals DSP. Using both the Ladybug builder punch and the Aspen dies (big leaf). Adding in a bit of the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder for the background. What do you think of the two patterns. Here is a closer view of the front. However, do not forget the little cutie on the inside. Do you have the Hello Ladybug stamp set?? This two step for the inside is super easy to make… all you need is Real Red and Memento Tuxedo Black. I sure hope that this card brought a smile to you today!!…

  • Mystery Card Night,  Uncategorized

    September Mystery Card Night, still time!!

    September Mystery Card Night Have you joined in the September Mystery Card Night fun??? Ohhh you still have time. Not only to get the cuts but also to get in on the theme fun!! Yes, you can do what you want but why not play along so that you can possibly win a participation prize!! Did you hear that I go live on both facebook and youtube?? I sure do!! The cut are also available in both places. They are pinned to Featured in the Mystery Card Night and Games group on facebook. And they are in the Community tab on my YouTube channel. Are you Brave Enough?? Hugs and…

  • 3D Thursday,  Boxes, Tags and Bags

    Welcome Back to 3D Thursday with Darla

    Welcome Back to 3D Thursday Very Excited to say… Welcome Back to 3D Thursday. Did you have an AMAZING summer?? I sure hope so… I am super excited to be back in the swing of things with FREE tutorial 3D Thursday. Darla is up first to kick off our September. Here is her super cute project!! What a cute Halloween idea!! I especially love the grape candies inside. Can you see the Heat Embossing on that sentiment?? Love It!! Them Bones is the Suite that the DSP and all the goodies. I saw someone did that skeleton as earrings using shrinky dinks. I need to make a pair for myself.…

  • Stampin Up News/Deals

    Sept to Dec Mini Catalog is LIVE today!!

    Sept to Dec Mini Catalog Ohhh, I am soo excited!! The Sept to Dec Mini Catalog is LIVE today!! Have you gotten one of these catalogs?? Do you need one still?? Well comment below and I will get with you on how to get it to you… Soo many fun things inside. If you have not seen it, I want to warn you it is Dangerous!! Seriously, I already have half of the book. And there are more things on my list. Dang am I in trouble!! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!! Sign up only until Sept 12, come and join the fun!! We are back with…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    BackStage event in Las Vegas Leaders event

    BackStage event in Las Vegas This is my third year qualifying for the Leadership event that Stampin’ Up! Does each year. The first year was online, boooo!! The second year, last year, was in New Orleans. AS usual SU pulled out all the stops, Food, Fun and Loads more!! I was super excited to hear that 700 people attended, PLUS, I found out that only 3% qualify for this event. HOLY COW!! I know right. I was surprised also. However, my favorite part was being able to spend time with folks from the home office. Yes, including Sara, our CEO and our Demonstrator Manager Shannon. These two beautiful ladies are…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Birds Eye View and Perched on a Tree Regals

    Birds Eye View and Perched Ohhh these dang little cuties. This card was a Bingo card. Tell me how many different stamps/die/punch sets that you see. Ready?? There are four different ones. So when we do Stampin’ Bingo you get a small goodie bag. This one had ribbon, Regals DSP pack, and embellishments. Using a Blending brush to shade the white background and a little bit of my favorite Crumb Cake to pull all of this together. Do you recognize the tree limbs?? Hummm, yes, I did get a bit sneaky!! That is the big die from the Aspen Tree dies. I thought it was a different use for that…

  • Fancy Fold,  Stamp Camp/class

    Sending Hugs Fun Fold with Stargazing DSP

    Sending Hugs Fun Fold I love finding ways to use DSP that is way outta the norm. Much like todays card, Sending Hugs Fun Fold. I love the colors in the Stargazing DSP (patterned paper) pack. There are Basic Black all the way to Crushed Curry and yes of course Pumpkin Pie, like here. There are so many different patterns too. Constellations, and some basic patterns like above. Using that basic pattern and adding a few fun touches to it. Yes, including the brass butterflies. Ohhh but wait until you see the inside and how it opens!! Have you gotten the Layering Leaves stamp set?? This one is a must…

  • Kits,  Stampin Up News/Deals

    Last Day of the Kits Sale up to 30% off!

    Last Day of the Kits Sale Today is it… the Last Day of the Kits Sale. You will not want to miss out on this… Why?? They make great gifts! Birthday, Thank you and yes even Christmas gifts! All the available kits are up to 30% off. You pick which ones you want and get them shipped to you or a friend. Are you needing some suggestions? I will be in the “office” today. Let me know how I can help. Remember there are no stamping and stamping kits, there are also loads of others! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!

  • Hamscher Homestead

    Upcycled trunk and gardens galore kitty too

    Upcycled trunk and gardens galore I have been busy in the gardens as usual. Today is about the Upcycled trunk and gardens galore! Starting off with the perfect tree trunk. I found this trunk in the burn pile. Had to cut about a foot off the bottom and then I used my auger to be sure that the trunk was down far enough so that it would for sure to stay in it place. Here are a few more peeks. I moved the rusty concrete mixer down a bit, thanks to help from Joe! Extending the flowerbed about four feet. Angling the mixer a bit more towards the driveway, Adding…

  • Paper Pumpkin

    Fun in the Sun Paper Pumpkin alternatives

    Fun in the Sun Paper Pumpkin I have three alternatives for you from the July Fun in the Sun Paper Pumpkin box. Have you joined the Paper Pumpkin fun yet?? The above treat holders are a shorter version of the Mystery Card Night project from the August live. Which by the way is on both YouTube and facebook. Using a little bit of the panels to decorate the treat box. Here is some of the extra left over after cutting up some of the panels. I used the starfish to ‘hide’ the edges of the pieces. Plus they are too cute. I also shared an idea for the sun in…

  • Fancy Fold,  Stamp Camp/class

    Quiet Meadow and Cheerful Daisy Fun Fold

    Quiet Meadow and Cheerful Daisies You’re too kind is the perfect way for me to start my trip. I am sooo grateful for all my team, customers and family for all the support that they have given me! This will be my first night in Las Vegas and there is a HUGE reception. I am soo looking forward to seeing friends from not too far and from very far. Last year I made friends with several other demonstrators from other countries, included Canada and the Netherlands to name a couple. Soo many folks that I have not seen since last year too. ANYWAY, this card was from the fun fold…

  • Stampin Up News/Deals

    While the Cats away, Shenanigans…they say!

    While the Cats away Shenanigans I have made it to Las Vegas…. And I wanted to offer you some fun goodies while I was gone! They say… While the Cats away Shenanigans…. At least I do… hahaha!! Take advantage of my fun special… with any order of $75 I will gift you a Wink of Stella! Yup!! Here is what you MUST do… place your order using the current Host Code (link below). Do a minimum order of $75 worth of product and I will get you a Wink of Stella and deliver or send it to you. Yes, I am serious! I know you have a few things on…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Ghouls Gobbles and Garland Event Fall 2023

    Ghouls Gobbles and Garland Event Are you ready for some fun?? I know that I am!! Join me for the Fall retreat, Ghouls Gobbles and Garland event. This is the second year for this one and I know that it will be as fun. I have been working on the cards and projects. They are almost done. You will be getting a ‘goodie bag’ full of over $50 worth of fun!! There is DSP, Ribbon, Twine and Embellishments. Plus, some super fun project parts!! Do not forget about the food. Yes, there will be Cranberry Chicken Salad and cupcakes too. How do you get added to the list?? Hit the…

  • Fancy Fold

    So Refreshing Fun Fold you can do this!!

    So Refreshing Fun Fold I have another fun fold for you today…. Are you ready?? The So Refreshing Fun Fold is one that falls in the slightly easier category. The sideways easel has an additional panel to the front. Do you have this So Refreshing bundle yet?? I was not sure about it at first, however I really have had some fun with it already. Especially after finding the Opaque Oval embellishments. To me they make the perfect Lemons!! Curious about that cute DSP, patterned paper?? This HUGE 48 sheet pack, Delightfully Eclectic, has lots of fun different patterns. if you guessed that the DSP kinda dictated the colors, I…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    Dad’s 80th Birthday Party 4 states of family.

    Dads 80th Birthday Party Lots of family for this party. We had family from four states, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Florida too. Here is the birthday boy with Trevor and myself. It was fun to be able to spend time with ALL the family!! I know that Dad had a great time. That smile of course says it all!! Check out the group. There are three generations of family here. I was soo fun. Food was great, all the smiles were amazing, We did have a few that technically aren’t family, however, they are. It was awesome to see Valarie, plus Lonnie and John. It has been just too long…

  • Pages, Journals and Books,  Paper Pumpkin

    September Peek Add on for Paper Pumpkin

    September Peek Add on Here is a super fun September Peek Add on for Paper Pumpkin. I will admit that this one looked totally different then I was thinking. Thinking a bit more, I am liking the change. Keep in mind that there are Notecards not full size cards and Treats boxes too. I know that there are folks that usually use these paper pumpkins for goodies for grandkids and kids. Here is the add on, dang this is soo pretty!! Do you see that there are what seems like stickers too?? I can not wait to get mine!! Should I add one for you to my next order?? Let…

  • YouTube video

    Darling Details Red White and Blue series

    Darling Details Red White I did a three part series over on YouTube channel. Starting with this simple stamping. Using Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue and Real Red for the ink colors. This stamp set was perfect, Darling Details Red White and Blue for this series. Why?? Well because the two step stamping and also because there are dies!! The Darling Details bundle has loads of fun extras too!! Now moving on to Step Two. We added a few things to this one. Well, three to be exact. A Real red layer, Double Oval punch and embellishments to this card. Keeping most of the things the same. Did you know that…

  • Fancy Fold

    Cheerful Daisy Fun Fold from June class

    Cheerful Daisy Fun Fold This was a Humm Dinger of a card. However, the Cheerful Daisy Fun Fold was soo fun and well worth it!! This is a simple stamping, but not card. I love stamping the flowers and leaves from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set. We used several different colors too. As you can see by these two photos… Now you know why this one was a Humm Dinger!! There were several parts. Lots of scoring and that is why I was trying to keep the rest more simple. I know, I hear you it sure does not look simple. Well, you know… Here are the colors, Highland Heather,…

  • Prizes

    September December 2023 Ribbon share

    September December 2023 Ribbon Share Todays post is all the information on what is left… Share wise that is. I was asked if I was doing ribbon. So yes, I will. I was also asked about an embellishment share. Soo we will try that one too. Since one of the persons that ask was ‘volunteered’ to help. Hahah hugs sweetie. Here is all that you get for the Ribbon Share! There are Seven new ribbons and you will get two yards of each of these and they they will be marked with each of the item numbers as I have in the past. It really is tough keeping these organized…

  • Paper Share

    September December 2023 Paper Share

    September December 2023 Paper Share I can not believe that we are looking at the Holiday Mini catalog. Okay, I am at least. Do you need a catalog?? If so contact me!! Have you gotten a peek?? I have a look at all the papers and stamps that I have purchased already… Check it out here!! Here is all the information on part one of all the share information!! Starting with the regular papers…. All 9 of the paper packs for the mini are listed. Be aware that the ‘A Walk in the Forest’ is the Making a Difference, fund raising effort. Yes, I will be sure to share ALL…

  • Hamscher Homestead

    Trouble Kittens Chickens and Flowers of course.

    Trouble Kittens Chickens and Flowers Yup, we are going to start with the trouble!! However, there has been a bunch of things going on this week, Trouble Kittens Chickens and Flowers of course!! Anyway, This is what I woke up to… it was a succulent massacre. Ohhh, I was not happy. As you could guess. That was when the water bottle was brought back upstairs. Wait there is more…. Almost everything on the window ledge was knocked over and some was even found on the floor. i was able to save most of the poor plants. However, as you can see there are many MANY pieces. I will be doing…

  • YouTube video

    Summer Scrapbook 2 page spread YouTube

    Summer Scrapbook 2 page spread I was asked to add scrapbook pages to my line up. I really hope that this is one that you can use too!! This Summer Scrapbook 2 page spread is one that uses LOTS of different thing. Here is the list… I also wanted to show that you do not always need 12 x 12 cardstock to create a pages. I do walk you through all the reasons and steps over in my video. It sure was fun thinking it all through and helping YOU guys too!! Let me know in the comments… Do you want more scrapbook pages?? I want to do at least…