Monthly Archives: August 2012

Playing with those New Products + New Kick Start Class

Remember the bunch of stamps and dies I shared yesterday? I got to play with them today! Me? I am a happy girl. First up? A fun one for my hubby. I used the Absolutely Edge Die and Stamps… which cuts along an edge and has matching stamps. Such a cool look! (By the way, [...]

Posted in Classes, Die Cutting | 46 Comments

Major Enabling + Paperclipping + Giveaway

Warning: Major enabling coming up. Big time enabling. Simon Says Stamp just released a ton of new exclusive product. And it is really good. See for yourself… First up? Stamp and die combos. (You can buy the stamps and dies separately, too.) These sets are amazing. The first is my favorite! But look closely at [...]

Posted in Cool links, Die Cutting, Enabling, Giveaways, Uncategorized | 557 Comments

Watercolor + Die Cutting… and LOTS of Giveaways

Hello! Lots of giveaway news for you today, along with a few card shares… I am blogging today over on the Paper Crafts Connectinons blog. Be sure to head there to see more detail on these cards… I had such fun creating this set! I just painted some watercolor pieces (lots of fast scribbles with [...]

Posted in Die Cutting, Go To Gal | 470 Comments

No Stamping! And a Little Enabling…

Hello! I am a stamper. First and foremost. But sometimes it is fun to create without a stamp. (Yes, I said it!) This card uses no stamps – just some of my favorite embellishments… Here are the goodies I used: Buttons: I love buttons. Always have. And the variety Design Button packs from Stampin’ Up? [...]

Posted in Cards, Enabling, Studio Calico | 44 Comments

Winners!

Lila is excited! Wondering why? Because we have some winners! Here they are: The winner of the Hero Arts Lattice background stamp is Pat Castillo. The winner of the Hero Arts Snow Dots background stamp is Amy Hansen. The winner of the Simon Says Stamp $25 gift certificate is Kaye. The winner of the Simon [...]

Posted in Giveaways | 78 Comments

Junior Stamping Kit Blog Hop + TWO Giveaways!

Hello! Today I am playing along in a blog hop for the Junior Stamping Kit from Simon Says Stamp. I LOVE this idea as I find it very inspiring to create along side my kids. THIS kit is targeted for ages 4 through 14. (I found it to be perfect for Colin who is 6.) [...]

Posted in Blog Hop, Cool links | 296 Comments

More Alphabet Dies + Giveaway!

Hello again. As promised, I am back with a couple more cards using Memory Box alphabet dies. I can see these getting a lot of use in my future! Yesterday I used the Typewriter set. First up today? The Parker set. I think this is my favorite… Again, I added some double-sided adhesive to white [...]

Posted in Cool links, Die Cutting, Giveaways, Memory Box | 42 Comments

Alphabet Dies

Hello! I was thrilled to see the newest dies from Memory Box in stores. Why? Because they included three great alphabet dies set – the Typewriter, Classic and Parker. I immediately had to put these awesome sets to use. Here is the first card I did. It shows the Typewriter set in action. (I gave [...]

Posted in Cards, Die Cutting, Memory Box | 24 Comments

Happiness

Happiness is new stamps. And did you hear that the fabulous Kelly Purkey has created her own stamps? They are such fun. I decided to put one into action on this card… That greeting is incredible and looks great white heat embossed. Great for cards and scrapbook pages. I made this card for my husband [...]

Posted in Cards, Cool links, Studio Calico | 19 Comments

New Hero Arts + Discount Code + Giveaway!

Hello. I am thrilled with the newest Hero Arts release – it is the best holiday release in years! Lots of good ones… many of which can be used for non-holiday cards, too. You can find them HERE. And the best part? I have a discount code for you, thanks to Heidi at Simon Says [...]

Posted in Cards, Hero Arts | 351 Comments
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