• Stamp Camp/class

    Christmas 2023 Fun Folds Class

    Christmas 2023 Fun Folds Class I am super excited about the Christmas 2023 Fun Folds Class. This year we will be making 4 different folds and a super simple and cute gift card holder. I will be holding this class on both Saturday 11/18 and Sunday 11/19 in person. The online class will be on Wednesday Night class 11/29. Curious?? Here is how you can join the in-person or online. Make a purchase of $35 either with me the day of the in person class or earlier. Online from now until the 19th of November. Shipping is extra. You kit will include all the parts and pieces you will need…

  • 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…

  • beginner-casual-avid,  YouTube video

    Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards, Power of 3

    Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards You guys know that I like to share my methods for stepping up cards. A few weeks ago on YouTube, I did these cards. The Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards were a smash!! I kept to traditional Garden Green and Real Red for these cards. We started with the DSP a punch, Handmade Tag and the Framed and Festive stamp set. The punch is a hold over item. However, that stamp set is while supplies last. Have you not seen it enough yet?? I LOVE this stamp set, the font and the sentiments themselves. Anyway… Next I had some scraps of The Christmas Pinecone dies, they were…

  • Fancy Fold

    Have a Sweet Christmas Fancy Fold Gingerbread

    Have a Sweet Christmas Fancy Check out this Alternative colored Fun Fold using the Sweet Gingerbread bundle. This is the second version of this card, Have a Sweet Christmas Fancy. The first was for the Culver Library class. I have to give kudos to those ladies. There is a TON of the die cutting for this one. However this one is from a YouTube video. Go figure, right?? Want to see how all this was put together. Please head on over the my channel and get ALL step by step information. Here is the color choices, Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss and Parakeet Party. I am in love with the lollypop…

  • Holiday cards,  In-Colors,  Love it, Chop it,  Stamp Camp/class,  Stampin Up News/Deals

    2022 Christmas Stamp-a-Stack, you pick…

    2022 Christmas Stamp-a-Stack I am so excited to be sharing the 2022 Christmas Stamp-a-Stack with you. Are you ready to pick which DSP you want to make cards with?? This year we have two totally different patterns and styles. Starting with the Fitting Florets, (new DSP). This one is more floral and alternative looking. The second is the Sweetest Christmas, which is more traditional in color and has candy canes. Wanna peek?? Okay, here we go. On the left is the Fitting Florets, yes, some non traditional colors in this. It really is a beautiful paper. Here are the colors… Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Blushing…

  • Hamscher Homestead,  Holiday cards

    Christmas Decorations on the Homestead, WOW!

    Christmas Decorations on the Homestead Soo, here we are with all the Christmas Decorations on the Homestead. Starting with the tree. Joe and I went to the local Christmas Tree farm, Hensler’s to find out perfect tree. So many possibilities. We went with a smaller nettle this year. It was a nice day, thankfully. What do you think?? After two attempts to get enough lights. It is complete. There are 800 lights on this thing. It was Joe’s idea for the multicolored lights. Which I thought would be fun, however… I had none. Took a guess at how many we would need. Yup, I guessed too low. Not only that…

  • Holiday cards

    Think Pink Whimsy and Wonder, alternative card.

    Think Pink Whimsy and Wonder This card has me Thinking Pink, Whimsy and Wonder. Dontcha love that White Glittered ribbon on! Ohhh my I know exactly who I will be sending it too. I have a couple friends that LOVE pink. How about you? Do you get into the non-traditional cards? I am a more traditional kinda girl, but I do love this paper! The silver foil and iridescent look. Please not the addition of some extra holly pieces. I mimicked what was already on the ornament. Used the negatives from the holly punch. Ohh yeah, they were punched using another sheet from this paper pack. Have you started mailing…

  • Ding Dong Ditch

    DDD for November 2021, 20 cards quick!

    DDD for November 2021 Are you ready for another way to make Christmas cards?? The DDD for November 2021 includes 20 cards. Yes, I did say 20! For this Ding Dong Ditch we are using the Gingerbread Memories and More card pack and coordinating Cards and Envelopes. Add in a twine pack and you are all set. Here is the basic Ding Dong Ditch. You will be sure to get 20 full cards with this month’s class to go. A PDF will be emailed to you that includes several different ideas that you can create with the supplies you will be mailed. Many you want to add a bit more…

  • Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it,  Stamp Camp/class

    Christmas Stamp-a-Stack 20 cards with extras.

    Christmas Stamp-a-Stack Here is what you have been waiting for the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack. In today’s post you will find out ALL that you get, need to know and when. I am SUPER EXCITED to be offering a choice. Yes, you know that I like to give choices. However, lets talk about the basics. The in person event is at the Flutter by Studio on Saturday November 20, starting at 1 pm central time. The online event will be Wednesday November 24 at 6:30 pm (facebook live). I will supply all the parts and pieces for 20 cards. Yes, there will be PDF ($10 if you just want to get the…

  • Ding Dong Ditch,  Stamp Camp/class

    October Ding Dong Ditch, here we go…

    October Ding Dong Ditch I can NOT believe we are ready for the October Ding Dong Ditch already. HOLY COW. I have loads of options this month too!! This month is featuring the Painted Season Suite of products. I did this as a display for a Stampin’ Up! event and fell in love!! Here is all the information. Okay, here is where things get started. Your basic Ding Dong Ditch, Painted Christmas DSP, cardstock and ribbon. All for $19 which also included PDF instructions for four card ideas. Shipping to you is additional. You can add on ($26) the Christmas to Remember Stamp set, which is used on EVERY card.…

  • Holiday cards,  In-Colors,  Stamp Camp/class

    Last two Christmas in July cards, with a fun fold.

    Last two Christmas in July Here are the Last two Christmas in July cards from our Stamp-a-Stack. Looking for the first two?? Check this post here. Our first one is the fun fold of the Stack. A super easy fun fold at that. We also did this one for the Fun Fold class last month, here. With this idea it really makes the Snowman the focal point. Even with that simple DSP background. Wondering about that super cute snowman?? He is from the Snowman Season stamp set. Which in case you are looking it also has a Snowman Builder punch. It punches the snowman from the envelope. Anyway, just a…

  • Fairs / Events,  Love it, Chop it,  Stamp Camp/class

    First two Christmas in July cards. You will love it!

    First two Christmas in July Here are the First two Christmas in July cards. A reminder first, the Sheer Ribbon (returning favorite), Red Rhinestones and Tidings of Christmas DSP was all included. Let’s starting with the Sending Hugs stamp set. This really was my very first idea when I saw this stamp set. The hard part was how was I going to create that peek-a-boo part? hummm. You are going to want to add the Layering Diorama dies to your list. I know, I know, everyone is using them for ponds, water and things like that. Well, how about this?? Ohh, yes you do see the Wink of Stella on…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Christmas in July event, Stamp-a-Stack Style!

    Christmas in July event This will not only be a Christmas in July “event” but a Stamp-a-Stack too! There are 4 different cards and you will be making 5 of each. Ohhh but wait, so much more, as always! For this event it will include a pack of DSP, Ribbon, Embellishments and envelopes. Now do not forget all the fun that we had for the Butterfly Birthday Bash. I promise we will have loads of fun!! Snacks and even a bit of Christmas music. No complaining, please! You never know, I just might even pull out the Christmas Tree for the day!! I know where my Christmas t-shirts are too!!…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it

    Inspiration Card Tag Buffet and a fun idea.

    Inspiration Card Tag Buffet An Inspiration Card and Tag Buffet to make it. How about I share an idea. I received this store bought card from a friend. I really liked the card and immediately thought of the ornament in the Tag Buffet stamp set (sold out, sorry) . Wanting to recreate this using a few things that I had not really used, yet. yes, we like to get the mileage out of things right?? I purposely took these photos so that you can see the foil background. I wanted to share that you could cut out something from under the Very Vanilla to “not waste” any by covering it…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it,  Retiring,  YouTube video

    Perhaps Christmas Means More, especially this year!

    Perhaps Christmas Means More I do not know about you, but Perhaps Christmas Means More this year?? I miss my family!! This traditional colored gingham is a returning favorite Toile Tidings DSP. I love that you can use all the Garden Green side or all the Real Red side. But in these cards we gave you a peak of the backside color with this easy fold over. Remember that we used the Christmas Means More stamp set just a couple days ago, here. Even the Layering Circle dies. Did you know that there are 16 dies included in the set??? Eight circles and Eight scallop circles. Can you say Staple??…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Holiday cards,  Technique,  YouTube video

    Dove Peace on Earth with Dove of Hope bundle.

    Dove Peace on Earth This Dove, Peace on Earth for Christmas is my wish. Did you miss the live?? Check it out here. Just a reminder that this Dove of Hope bundle is from the Aug-Dec mini and will retire on Jan 4. Using an alternative color scheme today. But you can check out yesterday’s post if you are looking for a more traditional look. The Basic Gray and Smokey Slate really helps that White Embossing powder POP. You can see how the Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon sparkles. I love the size of this dove. Did you know that there are actually 3 doves included in the set. There are…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Holiday cards,  YouTube video

    Bell Rings Angel Wings from Christmas means more.

    Bell Rings Angel Wings For today the Bell Rings Angel Wings means sooo much. It is not just from a notorious movie. I remember my grandma saying this too. She would always put a bell on the tree. Hugs grandma!! Just like a snowflake these are just slightly different. Take a closer look. This live there was a lot of decisions. First starting with emboss or to not emboss. For the texture we used the Tasteful Textile 3D folder. However, only on the Garden Green layer. Second was the stamping. Knowing the colors, there would be one in Real Red and one in Garden Green. Needing to figure out which…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it,  Stampin Up News/Deals

    Scrappy Pine Tree Punch with Perfectly Plaid.

    Scrappy Pine Tree Punch Welcome to part two … this Scrappy Pine Tree Punch is similar to Sunday nights post, here. Using the same DSP’s Snowflake Splendor and Heartwarming Hugs. However out punch of choice this time is the Pine Tree. The coordinating stamp set is Perfectly Plaid. Again using the alternative colors of Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight and Purple Posy. How did I come up with these colors?? From the DSP of course. Just a reminder that ALL the coordinating colors are on the back side of your pack. You will find them in small print under the name of the DSP. YUP, the whole list. I only used…

  • Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it,  Stampin Up News/Deals

    Scrappy Gleaming Ornaments punch for Christmas.

    Scrappy Gleaming Ornaments punch These cute Scrappy Gleaming Ornaments punch card ideas are going to make you fall in love with your scraps!! Yes, I said scraps. You know those 1/2 inch pieces. that I ALWAYS, toss in the garbage. I hear you cheering. Not that I don’t love those pieces, but …. YOU can not save everything!! Anyway, back to these ornaments. First, the Gleaming Ornaments punch pack is HALF price!! HOLY COW!! There is also a bundle. Which includes stamp set, punch set and DSP pack you can check out here. Different DSP pack than what I used for either of the cards listed here. To make each…

  • Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it,  Stamp Camp/class

    DSP Curvy Merry Christmas for the library.

    DSP Curvy Merry Christmas Did you see all these DSP Curvy Merry Christmas papers?? The colors include Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand and Shaded Spruce. There are 8 different patterns. You see only two here. Now this Classic Christmas DSP is not in any catalog. This is an online only item. Although, this is true of the Curvy Christmas stamp set also. However, I also used these two items for these cards here. I am not sure about you, but I do love the traditional colors of this card. A deeper hew I know. Ohh, I know that Sahara Sand is different. I think that is why I like it. How…

  • Holiday cards,  Stamp Camp/class

    Card Gift Wrapped alternative colors.

    Card Gift Wrapped Alternative colors. A Card Gift Wrapped alternative in different colors. Yes, even “tied” with a bow. The Gift Wrapped bundle includes stamp set and punch bundle. This fun Magenta Madness and Just Jade card was for the library last month. Okay, it is in no way, shape or form a traditional one. However, why not have a fun card or two. The ladies loved it. Completely different. I hear you groan about bows, so here is way to put a bow on ANYTHING without having to tie it. And yes, this can be added to any card. The ruffle look is just one of the stamps that…

  • Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it

    Best way Spread Christmas Cheer, Singing loudly.

    Best way Spread Christmas Cheer. Did you know the Best way Spread Christmas Cheer was to sing loud for all the hear?? haha. No peaking, what movie is that from?? Comment below for a change to win a prize from my prize stash. No using google or another thing, just your brain!! Anyway, this quick card using Plaid Tidings DSP and you could get 4 cards out of one sheet. This DSP pack is a 6 x 6 pack. The Christmas Means More stamp set has a few fun sentiments. This was was a fun card that we did at the library last month. When picking all the colors to…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Holiday cards,  Love it, Chop it

    Curvy Christmas and Dies, three different colors.

    Curvy Christmas and Dies Have you checked out this Curvy Christmas and dies?? How about the fun Curvy bundle?? Well, I did a Facebook live. Which one?? The card on the top, here. This set was sooo fun…. I could not stop. Using each of the three different DSP colors. The same patterns in Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand and Shaded Spruce. Plus, of course, Whisper White. Hold on to your hat, because you can use these stamps either straight OR curve them to match the curve in the dies. WOOOOHOO! All of the stamps in the set are photopolymer, those are the ones that you can see through. That means…

  • Craft Room,  Holiday cards,  Stamp Camp/class

    Gratitude and 2020 Stamp-a-Stack card

    Gratitude and 2020 Stamp-a-Stack A Day of Gratitude AND 2020 Stamp-a-Stack sneak peak for you. I have had a crazy week!! How about you?? Today’s Gratitude is for the amazingly talented women that help me to create this bundle. Creating projects each and every month. We pull our resources. Along with helping you get ideas and share the ideas of others. There truly is something for everyone. I offer this FREE to my customers with every $40 purchase. Have you gotten your bundle?? Would you like to get one?? Here is the shop link to make a purchase. However, are you one that needs help figure out what you need?…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Traditional Winter Woods Christmas.

    Traditional Winter Woods Christmas. Traditional Winter Woods Christmas card from the 3 Holiday Stamp Camp. For this stamp camp we did this traditional card and a beautiful non-traditional card. Check back tomorrow for that one. Today however, this Mossy Meadow and Crumb Cake card with a touch of Red is the perfect add. I do like a more traditional card. However, looking outside the box is my specialty. I would think that is a card that my Mom and Dad would like. Yes, Dad I can make you some of these. Let me know, but there are more to come. This card would also be a good card to set…

  • Challenges,  Holiday cards

    Perfectly Plaid for a Challenge

    I still have two classes before Christmas. Plus I am still working on my customer Christmas Cards. Soooo, why not play along with the Global Design Project this week. The challenge this week is a sketch. I went back and forth, thought of using the Mercury Glass Designer Acetate (150441) but… no. Then looking at all the scraps on my work space of … YES… you guess is Wrapped in Plaid (149596). That was the winner. Here is why. The first thing I thought of when I saw this sketch was presents. Here are my presents. And YEAH to mixing patterns. Have you done it yet?? I sure hope so!…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Fancy Fold,  Holiday cards,  YouTube video

    12/7 Coffee and Cards Perfectly Plaid

    Did you know that you still have time to get in an order?? I know you will want to add the supplies for these festive gift card holders! 12 x 12 paper not even needed!! WooooHoooo! The card base is 4 1/4 x 11 and with just a few scores ( 4 1/2, 5 1/2 and 6 1/2) you create your “pocket” for the gift card. I choose to use the Stitched Nested Labels Largest die (149638), nice finished edge AND a perfect fit! Well you want to see more of what I am talking about?? Check out the replay on Facebook or the YouTube video below! Need a demonstrator?…

  • Holiday cards,  Simple Stamping

    Pine Cones from Peaceful Boughs

    So I have been trying to get ideas for my Christmas cards. I started with the Peaceful Boughs (150541) Stamp Set This was one that ended up stamped, and I like it BUT…. What is it missing?? I look forward to you suggestions! I have another idea but that wont get ink until tomorrow. Simple color combination for this Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake with a pop of Cherry Cobbler. Even the Rhinestones are Cherry Cobbler. You know you want those Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (150457) And you can tell that those are two different sizes. However, there are actually three different sizes in the package! Hopefully your suggestions help…

  • Coffee and Cards,  No Stamping??,  YouTube video

    11/30 Coffee and Cards

    Ohh, what fun I had out at Geodes and Gemstones today! Thank you to Holly and Dennis AGAIN for letting me use part of their space! I appreciate all that joined us today! But let’s talk Coffee and Cards. Can you believe that we did not stamp one single thing?? I did however find the Santa and reindeer. So there is your bonus card. The sentiment from the Santa’s sleigh is a sticker from the Memories and More pack (150808). The card base is from the Memories and More Cards and Envelopes (150440), which can make 20 cards. The Santa on the right is a card from the same Memories…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Time is running out!

    Have you picked your card or cards yet?? Need a reminder? click the photo for the page with all the pricing and links to all the photos. Have questions?? Comment below or email me. I am excited to offer this as a class to go! What does that mean?? It means that I send you all the parts pre-cut. You can use a stamp that you have or add on the stamps to match. Shipping is $8 priority mail including tracking. If you get the Ultimate add-on you get ALL the supplies you will need AND instructions. Supplies come direct to you instructions will be emailed. I look forward to…