SNOW!!!!

It took being snowed in, for me to finally get back to blogging.  It started snowing last night and it has snowed all day today.  The last time I checked, the snow was 11 inches deep!!!  This is very unusual for southern Virginia, but I love it……mainly because it gave me a good excuse to spend time in my rubber room.  This is a card that I had left over from last year, but I thought it would be perfect for today.  The snowflake is made using the Big Shot.  I added Dazzling Diamonds to make it sparkle.  Check back to see the other cards I sent out this year.

Simply Christmas – Part 2

These are the cards you can make at my second “Simply Christmas” Stamp-a-Stack. Make 12 cards (4 of each design) for only $15. You can also substitute cards from my first Stamp-A-Stack (see this post). Just let me know which cards you want to make, when you RSVP.

Dates and times are:


Saturday October 30th 10am-noon


Saturday October 30th 7pm – 9pm

Sunday October 31st 1-3pm

Pre-pay by Thursday October 28, and I will make this box for your cards. FREE!

September’s Club Projects

I am getting my projects prepared for October Stamp Club meetings, and thought it was about time I shared last month’s projects with you. First we made this cute Halloween Card and treat. The card front was made using the Spider Web embossing folder and the Big Shot. Everyone had their choice of spraying Smooch Spritz on the web, or Shimmer Paint (which I added to rubbing alcohol to make a spray.) The Spider was made using the Scallop Circle Punch and the Photo Corners punches.

Then, to show another use for the Photo Corners punch, we made this quick and easy Christmas Card. Just punch holiday designer series paper two times. Use some scraps to cut the tree trunk, and then use the photo corners to make the tree limbs. Put the two larger photo corners at the bottom and the smaller two at the top, using Dimensionals. I punched an embossed star (non Stampin’ Up!) for the top of the tree. Layer everything onto the card front and your are finished!

If you would like detailed printed directions for these projects, please let me know! My next club meetings are Friday evening, October 15th, Sunday afternoon October 17th, Tuesday October 19th (morning and evening sessions) and Thursday morning, October 21st . If you have never been to one of my stamp club meetings, the first visit is FREE!!!! This is a great way to check it out before deciding whether to join. Repeat visitors pay only $7 or place a $15 minimum order. Contact me for more information and to let me know if you would like to come to one the October meetings.

Simply Christmas

Let this be the year that you make and send beautiful, handmade Christmas cards. Join me on Saturday September 25th to make 12 cards for only $15. You will make 4 of each of these 3 cards. I guarantee that these cards are quick and easy to make, so if you haven’t tried stamping with me yet, now is the time to jump in and get started! Each session is held at my house, in my stamping studio. Space is limited to 6 people per session, so sign up soon (online sign up on the left sidebar)! 

Saturday September 25th 9am-11am

Saturday September 25th 7pm – 9pm

A New Blog Name for the “New (School) Year”

Where did summer go?! It will soon be time for my kids to go back to school. As a former teacher, September always seems a new year for me, and that hasn’t changed much, even though I have been out of the classroom for 16 years. I like to set goals for myself and try to make some positive changes and revisit January’s resolutions. One change I made already is re-naming my blog. The kids and I had a brainstorming session the other day and they came up with some clever names. Sadly, my first few favorites were already taken, but I ended up with one from my top 10 list. Now I need to work on posting on a regular basis! I hope you will encourage me with your comments and check back often to see what I have been up to.

Here are the projects we made in Stamp Club this month.

These are little boxes made to look like ice cream sandwiches. I had these at my “Get the Scoop” open house event last month, and everyone wanted to know how I made them. They are easy to make (if you don’t mind your fingers getting a little glue on them!) and they look like the real thing! These are great for holding a little gift or as favors for a kid’s party.

We also made these two quick and easy cards.

If you would like to make projects like these, consider joining my stamp club. The first visit is free. If you decide to join, the cost is a $15 minimum order each month. Not bad for an afternoon or evening of fun, and you get to earn FREE Stampin’ Up merchandise. Contact me for more details.