Suddenly it's December 5th and Stampin' Up! have their final promotion of the year, their Year-End Closeout. On the Retiring List revealed today are lots of items from the 2019 Holiday Catalogue. These items are only available while stocks last and some are already sold out. Also included in ... VIEW POST
Background Stamping
Sometimes when I look at a stamp set I look for background stamping possibilities. While I love using Designer Series Paper or embossing folders, background stamping can add a whole new dimension to a project. This was exactly what I was thinking of when I created today's project using the ... VIEW POST
Merry Christmas Pop-Up Card
Yesterday I had a fun couple of hours in my craft studio with a very special guest, my granddaughter Alyssa. She'll be 8 next month and it was such fun to watch her design and create her own pop-up Christmas card. Let me say from the outset that this card was all her idea. She's been playing ... VIEW POST
Joyous Noel Beautiful Pattern
For someone who used to say they didn't use much Designer Series Paper (DSP) in their designs, I appear to have changed. Perhaps it's because my papercrafting skills and interests have evolved over the years. I suspect however that I simply see a beautiful pattern on almost every sheet that ... VIEW POST