Savor the Journey

Hi there, everyone!   I’m here to share a fun way to make & give a gift card for this week’s TLC425 Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers!   Let’s get started! SUPPLIES: Cardstock   4.25″ X 11″ Patterned paper 4″ X 10.5″ Scoring Tool / Paper Trimmer Image of choice Embellishments as desired   (Optional) Adhesive Bone folder ~ [...]

Welcome, everyone!!  I’m oh so tickled to be sharing some brand spankin’ new sneak peeks from the newest CHA releases from Our Craft Lounge!  If only you could ”see” my IRL smile!    *** And guess what?!  You’ll have plenty of chances to win a free stamp set!   Just leave a comment every day on the [...]

  Hello everyone!  I’m back from a week of fabulous fellowship & company of treasured friends, plus an amazing experience of working the annual Great American Scrapbook Convention in Arlington, TX.   Now it’s time to get my feet back on the ground for some delightful blog hopping with Gina K. Designs!   This time, our blog hop [...]

   Good morning, everyone!  It’s time for another Wacky Wednesday Challenge!  This one is hosted by BadSherry herself … so get ready!  Sherry has challenged all of us with a Color Challenge of “pink, purple, and green”.  The cool thing about this color challenge is that we don’t care what papers you use, as long [...]

 We all have our favorites … songs, colors, foods, seasons, friends, comforts, blessings, books, scriptures, memories, etc.  One of the upcoming Hanna Stamps sets is called “Vintage Toys“.  Well, you guessed it.  One of my all-time favorites (toys, comforts, and silent friend) is my old brown teddy bear.  I’m sure it was my teddy who helped me [...]

  Here’s a look at the second new set being released this weekend at Our Daily Bread Designs, “Fishers of Men”!  In part, my inspiration for this card came from the SCS Limited Supplies Challenge, LSC172.   The challenge was to use knots on the project, and to limit layers & embellishments.   I used hemp for [...]

Here’s another project from my SU Stampin’ Club earlier this month.  I was inspired by a swap I received quite some time ago from Erin Blair.  This one is very quick & oh-so-easy!  For a 12×12 sheet of  designer paper, I cut each into 6×6″ squares.  Please keep in mind that this sized pouch will not accommodate [...]

I’ve been looking for the perfect way to use this adorable snowman stamp … and I saw these tins of fudge at the grocery store .. I knew exactly what I was going to do!  I just love it when an idea “happens” spontaneously!    My goal was to create a simple & quick stamped gift [...]

  Hi everyone!  I’m back, and I’m among the walking & talking!  Last week I spent a day with 2 of my grandsons, Eli & Zeke, and their mommy, my daughter Jessica.  They were pretty sick … and it gave me an opportunity to spend some .. uhhhhh .. “quality” nurturing time with them.  *wink*  Naturally … my [...]

  It’s almost time to start considering what special hand-stamped items you would like to create as Christmas gifts!  Actually, this idea is well-suited for many gift-giving occasions.  Just collect 3 pictures or even 6 … decide on an appropriate theme, and create your own photo wallet for Grandparents, new parents, Aunts, Uncles, friends, teachers … [...]

  Actually, it’s not a doggy treat …. it’s a gum package wrapper, a la this cute little dog from Inky Antics!  I first received one of these fun little gum wraps a couple of years ago from a sweet stamping friend, Lana (LunarLana @ SCS).   Here I am, still using what I’ve learned from a friend, and [...]

I knew it the moment I opened my small box of “preview” goodies from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Fall & Winter Collection ….. I simply adore the new “River Rock” In Color!  Although I expected it to appear a little more beige-like … I really enjoy the very subtle hint of green.  I’ve used River [...]

  “Ring around the Rosies, a Pocket Full of Posies!”  Although this is my all-time favorite color combination when using ‘Roses in Winter’, it’s also the perfect color scheme for the birthday girl later this summer.  She’s a very special cousin & life-long friend whom I’ve known since diaper days, cradle roll at church, 1st [...]