I know, I know. I've been slacking. I was doing so good at tending to my business, classes and keeping up this blog, and then it came to a screeching halt. I really have no good excuse, because while I don't have a lot of free time, I tend to waste the time that I do have. The craft room is too messy, I need to order more stuff, the house is a mess, the camera isn't working right, creativity block...all legitimate but lame excuses.  I promise to do better, and I have some fun projects I'll... Read Full Story

I love decorating for Halloween,  so I thought I'd create something fun for my fireplace mantel using the new "Ghostly Greetings" designer paper. It turned out pretty cute, although I must admit that it doesn't seem to have enough bling, so I'll probably dress it up a bit more. I have some ideas, like adding some jack o' lanterns or some stamped candy corn to the front....I'll have to think about it.  The wooden letters are about 6" high, and I got them from Joann's. I painted them black... Read Full Story

I found this video over at StampingSchool.com.  I about died laughing, because this would SOOOO be my husband if I asked him to make a card. You just HAVE to watch it! Click on the link below: Man-Made Card If you haven't heard of stampingschool.com, go check it out! For a small annual fee, they offer fabulous video tutorials, templates and more! Read Full Story

I made this card for the "Colors of the Rainbow" challenge on SCS. Check out the challenge here! I like the challenges on SCS because they inspire me to break out of my comfort zone and try something new. I'm usually not a huge fan of the bright colors, but this one was fun to make and I actually like it! I noticed after I took the picture that the red square is not exactly even - I fixed it, but I didn't want to retake the picture. So here it is, in all it's imperfect glory! Supplies used... Read Full Story

Isn't this Halloween candy jar adorable? It is made using "Spooky Spider" from the new Décor Elements line! You can find these inexpensive glass jars at Target or Wal-Mart. Apply the spider - for a large jar you will use the medium spider and have to trim his web a bit. Add some ribbon to the lid and some candy in the jar, and it's done! Spooky Spider is available in two colors and three sizes. It is available from now until October 31st! Small Spider $5.95Medium Spider $10.95Large Spider... Read Full Story

I finally have some free time and I plan on making some fabulous projects today! I will post those later, but first, some news! Online Ordering! Online ordering is now available! Yes, my fabulous friends, you can now place orders though my SU demo website, 24/7! So if you ever get the urge in the middle of the night to get that fantastic designer paper or stamp set, or you need to make some invitations but don't have time to have a workshop, you can place your order online and have it... Read Full Story

No projects today, no warm and fuzzy ramblings. Just some thoughts and reflections about 9/11. I'm not one to remember the details of past events. In fact, I probably couldn't tell you what I had for breakfast yesterday, or the name of the last person I spoke with on the phone. But I can recall everything about September 11, 2001. Even what pajamas I had on that morning (white with blue sheep). I remember being woken up by the phone ringing around 6am. Chris (my husband) answered it, and... Read Full Story

Halloween is right around the corner! I love everything about Halloween - the colors, the costumes, the parties, and most of all, the treats! My stamp club wanted to create some projects with a Halloween theme, and I was happy to whip up some fun stuff using SU's new Ghostly Greetings designer paper, the Batty for You stamp set, a few punches, and the new Big Shot! Isn't this Frankie treat box the cutest thing ever?! I got the idea from Dawn Griffith's Frankie card. Check out her blog here... Read Full Story

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