I just got back from my first SU convention, and what a fun and exciting time that was! One of my favorite highlights was getting my picture taken with Kristina Werner - LOVE her! I'm a big fan. Anyhow, I'm a little tired and overwhelmed by all the new products, project ideas and business tips I learned, but I'm so excited to take everything I learned and put it to use! I've got so many fantastic and unique class ideas and projects in the works - just you wait! :) But on to the really good... Read Full Story

I made this box for the 3D060 challenge on Splitcoaststampers. The challenge was to make a 3x3 box using only SU products, but I did use non-SU flowers and brads. I'm such a rebel. You can find an easy pattern for this on Elaine's blog HERE! I embossed the swirl from the Baroque Motifs set. The more I look at this the more I wonder if I should have embossed on vanilla instead of red, but I suppose it's good to walk on the wild and bold side every now and then! The colors I used are Certainly... Read Full Story

I came across this online color combo tool created by Laura on Splitcoaststampers.com. It's a pretty cool website that generates color combos of all the SU colors. You can start with one color or several, and the system will generate matching color combinations for you! It's a great tool for those of us who are a little color combo challenged (like me). Check it out below! You can also find this tool permanently located in the links section of my blog. Enjoy! SU Color Combo Site Read Full Story

SU just announced that we will soon have an online ordering system! I've had several customers ask me if they can place their orders online, so I'm very excited that I will be able to offer them this option! Customers will be able to order directly from my website or SU's website. More details will be announced tomorrow! Read Full Story

This CD holder is one of the projects my stamp club will be making this month. I often make music and picture CD's for friends and family, so this will be a nice way to turn them into pretty gifts instead of just sticking them in generic jewel cases or paper sleeves. Want to make your own? Here are the supplies you'll need: Sheet of 8 1/2"8 1/2" x 11" cardstockSticky Strip1 3/8" circle punchScissors/Paper TrimmerBone folder Step 1:  Trim your cardstock to 10" x 6". Score at ½” along each... Read Full Story

I just got the Lovely Letters alphabet set, and I'm so happy that I did! I actually earned this set for free when Suzanne joined my downline. :) Anyhoo, it makes beautiful monogrammed cards, so will come in handy when I need to whip up some pretty personalized cards for someone! Isn't this little notecard set cute? I made it for my stamp club hostess this month. I got the idea from Jamie's blog, Chic n' Scratch. Check out her pocket card video tutorial HERE! The notecards are 3x3 and... Read Full Story

Introducing Decor Elements, a new addition to Stampin' Up!'s Definitely Decorative product line! Now you can easily personalize your surroundings with a variety of exclusive images and expressions designed to create a customized, unique space. The self-adhesive vinyl images are easy to apply and remove, and are a quick and affordable way to decorate your home! I'm particularly fond of the Manhattan Flowers - those will definitely wind up gracing the walls somewhere in my house!  Check out... Read Full Story

Here is the layout we'll will be creating in my scrapbook class this evening. I like how it turned out! The layered, "spinning" star was created very easily using the large and small punches. Check out this simple tutorial by Dawn on how to make them! I'm loving these star punches and I can see myself using them for many different occasions. The photo corners punch is another punch that I can't believe I waited so long to get. I like how you can layer the corners with patterned paper for... Read Full Story

This is a picture of the layout we'll be doing at my next scrapbook class on Friday, June 27th. Now I know you're wondering where all the bling is - don't worry! I know the pages above don't have any embellishments or stamping, but I promise that the ones you create will! I don't have all the supplies yet to put together the pages we'll actually be making, so this is just an IDEA of what the layout will look like. We will also be using slightly different colors: Real Red, More Mustard... Read Full Story

This is a springy/summery scrapbook page I created for one of my stamp clubs this month. Every month, in addition to a card or other project, we create a 6x6 page. The goal is at the end of the year everyone will have a nice album to keep or give away as a gift! Some of the months are themed, others are more generic. This one features my daughter Hayley when she was just two years old. I remember the day just like it was yesterday! Chris, Hayley and I decided to take a walk through the... Read Full Story