Hi Friends! It's time again for my annual "Top Ten Retiring" list! Along with cards and projects that I've made using these retiring items, I'll also share some samples created by other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators! Remember, these "Last-Chance … [Read more...] about My Top Ten Retiring List – Number SIX
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Glittered Candle Holders – VIDEO
If you're looking for a pretty, easy and quick Christmas gift idea, today's project might be the answer for you! I used recycled jars, some glue and glitter to create sparkly candleholders. You could use die cuts, stamped images, … [Read more...] about Glittered Candle Holders – VIDEO
“Greatest Part of Christmas” Card Tutorial
Hi Friends! This morning I woke up to a sprinkling of snow - our first of the season. It was plus 14' yesterday, so BIG difference today. Isn't the weather just crazy? I must admit though, it looks quite pretty outside. The snow has also put me into … [Read more...] about “Greatest Part of Christmas” Card Tutorial
NINE Card Designs using the Die-Cut Stencil Technique – VIDEO
Hi Friends! I have a new video to share with you today, demonstrating how to create unique backgrounds using stencils (masks) and shapes from die-cuts! This is an easy way to add layers to your cards without using extra card stock. I love this fun … [Read more...] about NINE Card Designs using the Die-Cut Stencil Technique – VIDEO
Dashing Deer Merry Christmas
Hi Friends! Just a quick blog post today to wish you all a Merry Christmas (albeit a day late)! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Our Christmas has been busy but super nice. Christmas Eve day we had a house full of company, right into the … [Read more...] about Dashing Deer Merry Christmas
“Be Merry” Christmas Banners
Hi Friends! Today's project I'm sharing with you are sweet Christmas banners, perfect for holiday decorating. I used Crumb Cake card stock cut into 1 1/2" x 3" pieces and the words were cut with my Layering Alphabet dies. You could use any card … [Read more...] about “Be Merry” Christmas Banners
Christmas Gift Tags
Hi Friends! I hope you're having a nice weekend so far! I don't often blog on the weekends but I wanted to share some gift tags with you, in case you wanted to make some too (Sundays are always nice days to stamp and relax). As some of you may know, … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Tags
Sincerely Santa Christmas Tag Class
Hi Friends! This past weekend was busy, but super fun, with Stampin' Up! events scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday night I held my Christmas Tags class, which I'll be sharing with you today. Saturday was my "Serene Stampers" … [Read more...] about Sincerely Santa Christmas Tag Class
Ten Minute Christmas Card
Hi Friends! I hope you had a nice weekend! We spent Saturday in Halifax, to enjoy our last day with my BFF, Hedi (who's like a sister to me) and her awesome hubby, Dave, after their two week visit to Nova Scotia (they're from my hometown, Comox, on … [Read more...] about Ten Minute Christmas Card
Dashing Deer & Merry Christmas to All Card – VIDEO
If you're looking for an elegant Christmas card that's fast to make, today's your lucky day! I'm sharing card #4 from our retreat's mini class last weekend and you wouldn't believe how easy it is to make - just a little die cutting and heat embossing … [Read more...] about Dashing Deer & Merry Christmas to All Card – VIDEO