I had some fun die cutting these violets from Stampin' Up!'s Framed Violets bundle from various purple scraps I had laying out. I love the Framed Violets die as well as the stamp set so it's definitely a bundle you'll want! This new In Color Gingham Gallery DSP is the perfect backdrop for so many … Continue reading SU Framed Violets
SU Painted Pumpkins Patch
I'm realizing that not everyone knows the term "fussy cutting". That just means that you are using fine scissors to hand cut images vs. die cutting them. It doesn't take a lot of practice, and I tend to leave just a slight white border when I cut. It's easy to sit and watch some TV … Continue reading SU Painted Pumpkins Patch
15% Stamp Sale
For 3 days! Most all of our stamp sets released BEFORE September are currently on sale. Please note that bundles are still a better deal! Please shop here and take advantage of my special rewards and thank you gifts... Here are a few of my favorites and these are stand-alone stamp sets! Shop with Chris … Continue reading 15% Stamp Sale
SU Frosted Pinecones
I recently purchased Stampin' Up!'s new Frosted Pinecones stamp set -- and then I realized that there was a Frosted Pinecones Decorative Mask that compliments it! So, that went on my next order, and I think I've made 10 cards in a row. It's so fun and you can use it with or without the … Continue reading SU Frosted Pinecones
How to Succeed Selling Handmade Products at Craft and Vendor Shows
Thank you to Erin Reynolds for this helpful article! We're getting into that craft show/fair season!! For craft show vendors, artisan makers, and independent artists who sell handmade products, the booth can feel like a test they didn’t study for. The real craft and vendor sales challenges often hit all at once: unpredictable crowds, comparison … Continue reading How to Succeed Selling Handmade Products at Craft and Vendor Shows
SU Relaxing Waterside
What season are you in? Martha Stewart just posted this on Instagram and while I think many folks feel the same way, I'm still hanging on tightly to summer! Screenshot So, I hope you won't me sharing this card featuring Stampin' Up!'s Relaxing Waterside stamp set. I also grabbed the seagulls from a retired set, … Continue reading SU Relaxing Waterside
SU Painted Patch
This year I've been sending out Stampin' Up! DSP paper samplers as my customer thank you for orders over $50. Recently I mailed out some packs of Painted Patch, and I was tickled when I had a quarter pack leftover for myself. Not everyone is probably into pinks, light blues and purples for fall paper, … Continue reading SU Painted Patch
SU Framed Violets No Line Watercoloring
It's 90 degrees here this week so it's totally okay with me still embracing summer, right?! I always love flower stamps and when I saw Stampin' Up!'s Framed Violets bundle, I knew that I wanted it. The dies are really lovely on this set and add to it's versatility! No Line Watercoloring The idea behind … Continue reading SU Framed Violets No Line Watercoloring
SU September Specials
Normally I post Mon - Wed - Fri but after spending 2 hours battling my computer yesterday, I gave up in frustration. To be fair, HP keeps sending me notices that they no longer service my laptop and I should upgrade. argh... The silver lining to all of that frustration is that today is September … Continue reading SU September Specials
SU Glow of Harvest Ink Sponged
This past week I spotted a gorgeous card by Chris Smith @inkpad1 over on Instagram. She had tried sponging ink over Stampin' Up!'s ® Product of the Month, Glow of Harvest DSP. This paper has a beautiful sheen to it and the ink really goes on smoothly. I had to give it a try too! … Continue reading SU Glow of Harvest Ink Sponged
