• Ding Dong Ditch

    Last card December 2023 DDD 22-24 In-Colors

    Last card December 2023 DDD Here is the fun fold of the group. The Last card December 2023 DDD, Ding Dong Ditch. I do try to do a simple fun fold for each class. This side step is pretty too. It was even more fun to use several of the colors to create this card. In case you did not know, I love how the in-color groups all go together. Just like yesterday’s card with all the scrap pieces. Using Orchid Oasis on this card as the cardbase and DSP choice. I think this would have been fun using the Parakeet Party and the flowers in all different colors. More…

  • Ding Dong Ditch

    December DDD and Biggest Wish card one

    December DDD and Biggest Wish Here is the first of the four December DDD and Biggest Wish cards. Each month I do a class in the mail. Where you get DSP. cardstock and some embellishments/ribbon. For December it was In-Color 2022-2024 colors. Yes, I did add a bit of ribbon. However, you got a 1/2 pack of the Opal rounds. Keep in mind that all the die cut and punched pieces that you will need are also in the kit. Have you been curious about this before?? Please ASK your questions. I will do my very best to help!! I have some super fun ideas for scraps this time… You…

  • 3D Thursday

    Sweet Friend for 3D Thursday Free Tutorial.

    Sweet Friend for 3D Thursday I had fun with this one. Ohh, yeah, it is my turn this week. The Sweet Friend for 3D Thursday using some of the 2022-2024 In-Color items. This is perfect for a late gift, birthday gift or even a team gift. Wanna see?? Here is your look at the front. Kinda looks like a card front doesn’t it?? I thought it was deceiving in a way. Which you know I love. This has several layers, two different ribbons and only one stamp set. Have you gotten the Sweetest Cherries stamp set yet?? There is a many different sentiments that you could use for this. There…

  • YouTube video

    Need a Last Minute Christmas Card idea in blue?

    Need a Last Minute Christmas Are you like me and Need a Last Minute Christmas Card?? How is it that there is always one that you miss?? Today over on YouTube I made both of these in less they 20 minutes. Because you know I can talk a bunch, haha. Anyway, trying to use a bit of Glimmer and these two were just what I needed. I do not know about you but I always have the new In-Color stuff. Especially when there is Glimmer Paper involved. Both are simple and QUICK to make. A little extras here are the ribbon in the Sweet Sorbet one. But wait until you…

  • YouTube video

    YouTube Puff Paint Cauldron card idea.

    YouTube Puff Paint Cauldron In case you need one more Halloween Card idea. Yes, I have lots… You know I do. However, the YouTube Puff Paint Cauldron is even better I think. I know I am bias. Have you joined me over on YouTube yet?? here is the link to this video. Plus, be sure to subscribe. So you do not miss a thing. There are so many of my favorite things with this idea. Gingham to start. Guys that is Smokey Slate and I used the Blending Brush to add the Parakeet Party ink to is. The Stylish Shapes for the stitched circle die cut. And my mostest Fav…

  • Boxes, Tags and Bags

    Halloween Treats with Mini Pocket dies.

    Halloween Treats with Mini Pocket I have some last minute treat ideas. This Halloween Treats with the Mini Pocket dies are just what you need. I have made a few of these for my Trick or Treaters by appointment. Yes, I get a couple that call and make sure that I am home so they can come and get candy. It works out great for me because I can be sure that I have their favorite in the package. Wanting to use all the different possibilities I did make a Haunted House and a scary Cat. All of these items are from the Scary Cute bundle. However, do not overlook…

  • Boxes, Tags and Bags,  Coloring,  Home Decor

    Team Halloween or Team Fall is the question.

    Team Halloween or Team Fall Here is the BIG question… Are you Team Halloween or Team Fall or Team Both?? I ask because yes, there is a YouTube video that has you covered. Starting with Team Halloween. This Team Halloween ideas is using the Scary Cute bundle. Adding in a bit from the Celebration Tag dies. You could add these to a goodie bag, a gift bag or even a caramel apple. Using the two sided tag from the tag dies and cutting it in half I was able to make two tags super quickly. There is a full product list with each of these YouTube videos. I love the…

  • Home Decor,  YouTube video

    Twice a week YouTube videos, did you hear??

    Twice a week YouTube videos I am soo excited to share that Twice a week YouTube videos are being added, Yes, that is correct. New exclusive videos only to YouTube. Here is one of my projects. I took this photo when my sister and her family came before moving. I made this for her and will be putting this in the mail this week!! Those smiles mean the most. WE sure had fun while they visited. I would love for you to join me because there are more videos that have been added since the above project. There is a look at some different designer series paper (DSP-patterned paper), coloring…

  • In-Colors

    Dragonfly using Orchid Oasis Vellum and Basic Gray

    Dragonfly using Orchid Oasis Today is the last of the In-Color class ideas. Using the Dragonfly Garden and coordinating Dragonfly punch! However, this Dragonfly using Orchid Oasis and two different grays. Yes, I did mention Vellum in that title… Can you find it?? When I see and think of Dragonflies… I see clear wings. The ones here on the Homestead at least! Might I add that you will need to be SUPER patient for this one! I stamped the dragonfly in Basic Gray ink. It will take several minutes for that ink to dry. It is best to stamp those set aside and work on other things, like cutting! hahaha.…

  • In-Colors

    Campology with Parakeet Party fun fold idea.

    Campology with Parakeet Party Continuing on the with the 2022-2024 In-Colors. How about this Campology with Parakeet Party and Shaded Spruce?? And for a BIG win a fun fold too!! I went back to a monochromatic look for the one. I really went through all our GORGEOUS greens to see what would go best. The Shaded Spruce really gets that Parakeet Party to POP!! I think that the Basic White inside does not hurt either. What do you think?? Using the Shaded Spruce ink for the background trees and the Evergreen border punch. Have you used that yet?? If not it really is pretty easy. I think a double or…

  • In-Colors

    Tahitian Tide and Flowers of Friendship for Class

    Tahitian Tide and Flowers of Friendship Grab your Blending Brushes, Tahitian Tide and Flowers of Friendship stamp set. This card is not only about the new 2022-2024 In-Color Tahitian Tide but the coordinating colors. All these beautiful layers, Pacific Point, Highland Heather and Basic White. I do want to admit that the little tag is my favorite. Secondly, is the way the little Basic White flower strip shows off how awesome the blending brush color went. Why?? Well that stamped flower layer was white in the beginning you know!! With the Blending Brush I started off with the Tahitian Tide and ended with the Pacific Point. Reminder to start lighter…

  • In-Colors

    Sweet Sorbet and Nothings Better Than stamp set.

    Sweet Sorbet and Nothings Better Here is In-Color card class card two. Are you picking up on the theme yet?? With the Merry Merlot, Sweet Sorbet and Nothings Better Than stamp set. If you were thinking monochromatic then you were correct. Merry Merlot is a deep rich dark red. Using it as outlines on the coffee cup, chocolates and cocktail glass. I am really loving the color combo. I wonder if you noticed the “blue” and “red” theme going on between yesterday and today. Do you remember the Memorial I wonder if you noticed the “blue” and “red” theme going on between yesterday and today. Do you remember the Memorial…

  • In-Colors

    Starry Sky and Big Hooray from In-Color Class.

    Starry Sky and Big Hooray Combining Balmy Blue with Starry Sky and Big Hooray. This was free handed however, I did try the Stamparatus. I wish I could have made it work, but… Do you have Craft White ink?? You are going to need it for this card. You know that I am always sending you Big Big Big hugs. How awesome is it that I can actually “send” them. The Big Hooray stamp set has large sentiments. The sentiments can take up the WHOLE card front. Keeping it simple. I went through the 2022-2024 In-Colors to see what possible matches. The Balmy Blue added some brightness. With that being…

  • YouTube video

    Wood and 2022-24 In Colors with “bugs” on them.

    Wood and 2022-24 In Colors Last week on YouTube I did these fun Wood and 2022-24 In Colors project. I pulled out some of my favorite punches and dies too. Here is the list of what I used…. Brilliant Wings dies Hello Ladybug bundle Sweet Songbird bundle Medium Daisy punch 2022-2024 Glimmer Paper 2022-2024 Bakers Twine Pack Orchid Oasis Metallic ribbon Parakeet Party Metallic ribbon Tahitian Tide Metallic ribbon Starry Sky Metallic ribbon Sweet Sorbet Metallic ribbon And and whole bunch of scrap cardstock pieces. But my favorite are the sticks. I used them from the yard. With all these trees there are always sticks. Keep in mind that it…

  • Holiday cards,  In-Colors

    An In Color nod to the Holiday for Memorial Day.

    An In Color nod to the Holiday Blessings to you on this Memorial Day weekend. Today I have An In Color nod to the Holiday. Using Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet and Basic White. I think the colors look amazing together. However, not your typical traditional color. You knew that I would be doing something patriotic this weekend right?? In case you missed the live, you will be able to catch the replay over on YouTube on Thursday afternoon. Curious about those flowers and sentiment?? I was pretty pleased with the sentiment especially. Check out the Hydrangea Haven stamp set. The dies are from the coordinating die cut set. I thought…

  • In-Colors,  It Started with...

    Butterflies You Are Amazing Dollar Tree find with ribbon.

    Butterflies You Are Amazing Have you ever gone to a store and thought… ohhh I wish this said… Right?? I do that all the time!! So I started doing “It Started With…”. This is one of my MOST favorite things. I soo much enjoy making things that I love. And I want you to know that YOU can do it TOO!! So as you can tell the Butterflies You Are Amazing, has all of my mostest favorite things. Starting off of course wit butterflies. Yes, there are three stacked on each other. Note that those are all Orchid Oasis, DSP, cardstock and that amazing new Glimmer paper. The three little…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Stamp Camp with 2022-2024 In-Colors times two!

    Stamp Camp with 2022-2024 In-Colors Are you checking out those new five colors… How about a Stamp Camp with 2022-2024 In-Colors?? Have you seen these new colors?? They are beautiful. You are going to love these cards and guess what… You get to make two of each. Dang that is 10 cards!! Join me Saturday, May 28. When you either join me in person or get this as a class to go. You will have two each of each of the following colors… Tell me which one is your favorite?? These colors are like my kids, sooo NO favorites! haha!! So here is what you need to know… this camp…

  • Fancy Fold,  In-Colors

    Happy Mothers Day Mom, and all you beautiful ladies.

    Happy Mothers Day Mom I want to wish all the Mom’s a Happy Mothers Day Mom especially you!! I will miss you today… Know that I am thinking of you and send BIG HUGS!! This Box card fold is a fun one. It took a minute to figure out, but you are going to love the inside!! Now, There are a few retired items on this one… Sorry!! but this one is too good not to share. Trust me you will be able to use ANY DSP for the front. And that little ribbon piece would be not missed. Are you ready for the inside?? I know… I am not…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Butterfly Birthday Bash 2022 is complete, already!

    Butterfly Birthday Bash 2022 Ohhh, I can not believe that the Butterfly Birthday Bash 2022 is over! But we had sooo much fun today! I loved spending time with new and old crafty friends… are you suffering from the FOMO? Well, you need to join us next time! Wait until you see all the smiles.. there was lots of laughs too! And of course there were cupcakes! Some super YUMMY ones! Chocolate Mocha and Raspberry Lemonade. Let me just tell you they were both a-maz-ing!! You guys know me… no one left hungry, bored or even uninspired. With 6 cards and two projects.. wait until you see! Okay, I am…

  • Stampin Up News/Deals

    Introducing the 2022-2024 In-Colors, soo pretty!!

    Introducing the 2022-2024 In-Colors They are sooo pretty!! Introducing the 2022-2024 In-Colors, the newest colors starting May 3. Reminder that every year we get five new colors to play with. However, we also say goodbye to five colors. I have not gotten my delivery of my order, but you know that I will do an unboxing when I do. Be sure that you are following and liking ALL my channels so that you do not miss anything!! Tell me do you have a favorite yet?? Did you know that you could get these new colors as part of your starter kit?? Join my team!! Hugs and Have a Great Day…