• 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…

  • Simple Stamping,  YouTube video

    House of Love and Warmth, Ringed with Nature

    House of Love and Warmth This somewhat simple card would be your Christmas card!! The House of Love and Warmth uses the Ringed with Nature stamp set, there is a bundle too. Haha, yes I still have more with this set!! The tree rings are first and second generation. What does that mean?? See how those rings have two different shades?? The darkest is first generation and without re-inking my stamp I stamp it a second time, second generation. Note the top right in the photo on the left, that is a third generation. Those tree rings are awesome as a background for out house. The Essential Tag was the…

  • 3D Thursday

    Warmth and Endlessly Grateful 3D Thur

    Warmth and Endlessly Grateful Here we are guys… my turn for the 3D Thursday FREE tutorial, WoooHooo! I have a fall banner for you this time. Love Warmth and Endlessly Grateful is what I am calling it. Yes, I needed one and yes, it is up already. Ready? Using the Gingham Cottage DSP, both the Aspen Tree dies and Chic dies for the leaves. I will warn you there are LOTS of leaves. I cut out five each of Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Real Red, Crushed Curry and Crumb Cake. I will say that there were a couple left over. However, I was thinking of adding them too. Did you…

  • Coffee and Cards,  In-Colors

    Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad, 57 years.

    Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad Today is my parents 57 year Wedding Anniversary. Wow, right!! I want to say Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! And doing so the best way I know how. Dad, this one is mostly about you. I do know that Mom will love all the texture and layers too. Dad, here is your old, antique looking card. Not as old as you, haha! I know that you and Mom will have a great day today!! We love you very much!! Texture Chic, dang!! I was not sure she had it in her. Apparently she did. Have you taken a look at the Texture Chic Suite?? If…

  • Coffee and Cards

    Memorial and tribute to Mooch, retired punch.

    Memorial and Tribute to Mooch A few weeks ago we said goodbye to our head snoopervisor! Today I share a Memorial and Tribute to Mooch! Let me start out with a disclaimer. The cat punch is retired. It was pulled out I’d retirement for this card. Yes, it is one of those items that I keep. Let’s see what else I used… Brass Butterflies, that was a given right? How about the Crumb Cake Cardstock? Same! Two ribbons are up next, one is Linen Thread. Although the second is Natural Finish ribbon, I added some extra ink to it. Lastly, is my new favorite… Tree Rings Hybrid embossing folder with…

  • Stamp Camp/class

    Stampin’ Bingo Envelopes Prizes and Smiles!

    Stampin’ Bingo Envelopes Prizes I had soo much fun on Sunday! Today is all about the fall 2022 Stampin’ Bingo Envelopes Prizes and those beautiful smiles! We picked our number and made some cards. But the fun was with all that CHOCOLATE! The above photo are the envelopes that everyone received. I did not do a “goodies bag”. However, I found these expandable folders. There is even a cute little pocket on the front. Each person envelope was as close as I could get to their favorite color. I even printed and stamped each personalized card. Using that person’s favorite colors and “style”. Some no flowers, some yellow or red…

  • YouTube video

    Ringed with Nature Fun Fold for YouTube!

    Ringed with Nature Fun Fold The Ringed with Nature Fun Fold was from YouTube. I will admit that the Ringed with Nature bundle is my very first hybrid embossing folder. Ohhhh boy, I am loving it! Soo, be on the look out… you WILL see it again! I promise you will! Anyway, I used the embossing folder only for the background. Here is some fun extra information there are three different ways to use this bunch. As an embossing folder Second it embossed and cuts in one pass see that little “branch”? There are several, plus some mushrooms. There are inside rings too. That is just the part of it.…