Hi Friends. Today’s post is one of the most bittersweet I’ve ever written. After more than 23 wonderful years as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’ve made the decision to step away at the end of this month. It’s a choice that’s been tugging at my heart … [Read more...] about A Heartfelt Farewell After 23 Wonderful Years – A New Chapter Begins
Miscellaneous
DIY Embossing Folders | Using Dies & Punches
Hi friends! Today I’ve got something different and super fun to share with you - DIY embossing folders! Have you ever wished you could design your own? Well, I gave this technique a try over the weekend and let me tell you, it’s pretty cool! Of … [Read more...] about DIY Embossing Folders | Using Dies & Punches
Sunflowers, Salsa & Celebrations: A Little Life Lately + A Special Card
Hi Friends! I hope you've been enjoying summer. As always, it's seems to go by faster and faster every year. I must say, it’s been a whirlwind around here lately! Between canning up a storm in the kitchen, trying to keep the garden alive … [Read more...] about Sunflowers, Salsa & Celebrations: A Little Life Lately + A Special Card
How to Make Gorgeous DIY Backgrounds with Ink, Water & Embossing Folders
Hi Friends! If you love getting inky and creating one-of-a-kind backgrounds for your handmade cards, you’re going to absolutely love today’s technique! This is one of those easy, no-fail methods that looks amazing - and it’s also a fabulous way … [Read more...] about How to Make Gorgeous DIY Backgrounds with Ink, Water & Embossing Folders
Turn Coffee-Dyed Paper Into Beautiful Handmade Cards!
Hello friends!Today I’m sharing two handmade cards created using coffee-dyed backgrounds - and I’ve gotta say, these were so much fun to make. One card is clean and simple, perfect for quick crafting, and the other is full of vintage-inspired layers, … [Read more...] about Turn Coffee-Dyed Paper Into Beautiful Handmade Cards!
Dressed-Up Jars & Delicious Rhubarb Recipes!
Hi friends! If you’ve been following along, you know just how much I love this season - especially when it comes to preserving all the garden goodness. And lemme tell ya, have I ever been enjoying our rhubarb! I recently whipped up two of my … [Read more...] about Dressed-Up Jars & Delicious Rhubarb Recipes!
Coffee Dyeing Fun – Vintage Paper, Inks & Die Cuts!
Hi Friends, It’s been almost a month since my last video, and I just wanted to say thank you for your patience and for sticking with me. As some of you know, I’ve been under the weather for the past few weeks - between a sore throat that felt … [Read more...] about Coffee Dyeing Fun – Vintage Paper, Inks & Die Cuts!
How to Make Gorgeous Sunset Cards | Easy Ink Blending Technique
Hi Friends! My hubby, Brian, and I returned home on Monday from an incredible trip to Orlando, courtesy of Stampin’ Up!’s 2024 Incentive Trip - and let me tell you, it was pure magic. This dream vacation was earned through my Stampin’ Up! … [Read more...] about How to Make Gorgeous Sunset Cards | Easy Ink Blending Technique
Easy Pop-Up Card Tutorial with Retiring Stamp Sets!
Hi friends!I’ve got a really fabulous pop-up card to share with you today—this layout may look fancy, but it's actually a breeze to put together. I used a variety of retiring stamp sets and dies to create several fun samples that I think you'll … [Read more...] about Easy Pop-Up Card Tutorial with Retiring Stamp Sets!
How to Create a Carved Wood Look Using Dies and Embossing Folders!
Hello my friends! Today I’m sharing a fabulous classic technique that’s been a favourite at my classes and workshops over the years - the Carved Wood Technique - and somehow, I just realized I had never posted it on my YouTube channel (or my … [Read more...] about How to Create a Carved Wood Look Using Dies and Embossing Folders!