I just got a call canceling a get-together that two friends and I had planned for the weekend. It seems that one of us has gotten COVID in spite of all measures taken! It seems like there is another round of COVID – or that it has supplanted the flu that is always around in READ MORE
The Day the Whole World Turns Irish – Lucky Clover!
Maybe it is just my family. But somehow, St. Patrick’s Day is actually a big deal around here. We send cards and make calls to family members who aren’t in touch regularly – almost a mini-Christmassy situation. But without the crimson red décor… This year is no different – except that the new Stampin’ Up! READ MORE
A few days late…but how can you NOT keep creating with those Adorable Owls?
I know…Sale-a-bration is gone. But how many of us still await our final order from a week or so ago and just KNOW that there may be a parliament of Adorable Owls in that box? Yes. That’s right. Several owls are not a flock, or a bunch, or a group. They are a parliament. Whooo READ MORE
A Triangle Corner Card for Your Favorite Sailor
I am frequently looking for cards for men – and there are not as many as I would like. But many of the coastal and sailboat images work for a lot of men – even if they are not particularly keen on boating or fishing. I mean, who does not love the coast line and READ MORE
Some Two-Tone Floral Self-Care in a One-Sheet-Wonder
Whenever I am feeling a bit stressed, or rushed, or whatever, I look to do something that is free form…like a One-Sheet Wonder. I love doing this type of stamping and experimenting with color and design without any particular end goal. And when I received the new, beautiful Two-Tone Floral Stamp Set, I knew that READ MORE
A Unique Trifold Card
Do you have trouble cutting up beautiful Designer Series Papers? Yup. Me too. I hate sacrificing one gorgeous paper because it is the back side of the paper that I want to use. But aha!!! Here I am to rescue you from this persistent dilemma!! This beautiful Trifold Card lets you feature both sides of READ MORE
A Total Eclipse of Painted Poppies
One of the coolest, if subtle, effects is the eclipse card. Essentially this classic fancy fold takes a design, cuts out a section of it, and pops it up with Dimensionals so that the recipient can see a bit under the cut out. In this case, I have also “framed” the eclipse feature with a READ MORE
Messages of Sympathy from Peaceful Moments
Unfortunately, we all have a need for a message of sympathy here and there. It seems that we have an increased need for them as we get older ourselves. But I recall keeping a selection of cards in my desk at work for those sad events as well. This card is one of those that READ MORE
It’s time to think about our supply of Birthday cards – with Dainty Flowers DSP
I may have mentioned that one of my resolutions for this year is to get my own card sending under control. Long ago, I had a card book that had envelopes attached to each month. The idea was to record birthdays and anniversaries and tuck any cards in that I had purchased in advance. Well READ MORE
How about a Shaker Valentine with some Country Floral?
I have been on a roll with the Valentine’s theme! And today is no different! I have been wanting to make a shaker card for a while – and what would delight your Valentine more than a pretty Shaker card telling them how wonderful they are? Even if you have never made a Shaker card READ MORE