Get Crafty During National Craft Month

Hello Stamping Friends,

Did you know that March is National Craft Month? So it's time to get your craft on and start making some of those pretty things that have been on your to do list. I'm sure there are plenty of things that have been waiting for you to make.

I am part of a blog hop today to share with you some crafty paper inspired projects. So be sure to scroll to the end of the post to continue on to the rest of the hop and get even more inspiration. You won't be sorry. The hop is full of talented stampers/crafters and you won't want to miss one blog.

I made these adorable little treat holders using designer series paper, Naturally Eclectic to cover the base of the round tins and the rim of the lid. I used two different papers to add more to the finished look. Then I stamped the daisy from Delightful Daisy in rich razzleberry onto Rich Razzleberry cardstock and whisper white cardstock. Punch them out and layer them together with dimensionals in between each layer. There's three flowers punched out to make the one flower. Then just add one of the Gold Faceted Gems to the center of the flower to complete it.

I found these beauties at the local dollar store. There are even two in a pack and to make them even sweeter  they have a magnet bottom so they will stick to any magnetic surface. You can use them for some office supplies, a gift box for some jewelry, or like I did with some candy. They make great party favors or I'm just thinking about you gifts, too.

Wouldn't you be delighted to receive this little gift for no reason? They are quick and easy to make with minimal supplies as well. Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to keep hopping. See you soon.

Think Spring

Hello Stamping Friends,

I hope you are all warm, dry and safe this wicked Friday afternoon. Here in Northeast Pennsylvania we are getting hit with a Nor'easter. The wind is blowing, we have over a foot of snow and it's still coming. The blowing wind makes this storm a bugger to clean up from. I shoveled the side woods for Sasha to go out this morning and now it is almost waist high filled back in with snow. However, the side yard up a bit from there is completely clear and you can see the grass. Now just to get the dog to go over there instead because there's no way I'm shoveling all of that for her to get to her "spot." Actually, I just need to get her to go outside again. I open the door and the wind gushes in while she runs back through the house to safety.

Anyway, it's time for another Fabulous Friday post with Sisters in Stamping. Funny thing, is I picked the theme Think Spring for today.  Pretty ironic, huh? I'm thinking Spring, but it's no where near Spring when I look outside. However, I think this card is screaming Spring. One of my groups asked if I could show them how to make this card and I was more than happy to oblige. I made these lattice cards years ago when I first began stamping as a demonstrator (that was just a few 17 years ago, lol). It was pretty fun to make them again.

I think the pink (melon mambo) and  yellow (crushed curry) flowers on the "vine" are nice, bright and cheery telling us Spring is around the corner. I used Pear Pizzazz for the vines. The Lovely Wishes stamp set was great for the flowers and vine. It is in the Occasions catalog if you missed it. 

I'll close with a little glimpse into my world today. See that house way back there? Yep, it's my house. My driveway is super long, which usually is a great thing. However, with storms like this I don't think it's so great when I get to go out there and shovel. Jonah and I were out there for over an hour and didn't even get half of the driveway finished. We'll head back out after the storm.

Need more Spring thoughts? Head over to Sisters in Stamping for more Spring inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

President's Day Sale

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's been awhile since I have done this sale, so I think I will treat you all to a President's Day Gift. You can thank George and Abe.

Here are all the details for the great sale.When you Purchase:

$50 - $99 (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 10% off your order (yep, FREE shipping for you) plus one Sale-a-bration item of your choice

$100 - $149 (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 15% off your order (FREE shipping and a little extra) plus two plus two $50 level Sale-a-bration items of your choice or one $100 level Sale-a-bration item of your choice

$150 or more (prior to shipping or tax) you will receive 20% off your order (FREE shipping and a lot more) plus two plus three $50 level Sale-a-bration items of your choice or one $100 level Sale-a-bration item of your choice and one $50 level Sale-a-bration item of your choice and the BONUS is you will receive host benefits based on your total order amount. Orders of $150 or more will also be shipped directly to you.

So get that catalog out, start making your list, check it twice and send me your order. Remember I need to have your order by Wednesday, February 21st.

Have fun picking out new things. Let me know if you have any questions.

Spreading Valentine's Love to Strangers

Hello Stamping Friends,

My son is doing a personal challenge every week. This week was to hand out Valentine treats. Of course mom helped him out by making some cute little treats. After you watch the video, you can scroll down and see the treats. 

We all need to do something like this more often. We need more love and kindness and less selfishness around us. Noah defintely shared some love with those people, young and old, male and female. No discrimination, just kindness. Be sure to watch his video below and like it, he'll appreciate that.

I am a very proud mama. He's doing this while he is a third year nursing student who had an extremely stressful week at school with tests, papers and clinicals, yet he still took time for others. You can see how he really made some of them happy with the small gesture. It's great to see young men so kind and thoughtful. I'm so proud of him, stepping out of a comfort zone and approaching complete strangers just to make them smile and feel loved.

 If more children were like this we would be a more peaceful nation. I've been blessed to have three kind, loving children that often think of others first.

I challenge you to make a few treats and give them to strangers to make them smile. Who knows it could brighten their day in a way you had no idea.

Beat those Winter Blues

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's Friday and that means another great post with the Sisters in Stamping. This week theme is so appropriate to how I am feeling, Beat those winter blues and cheer up with some flowers. We are so tired of the snow here in Northeast Pennsylvania already and just when it's all melted (thank you, rain) we are expecting another 6 inches tomorrow night. I'm waving my white flag but Mother Nature can't see it through the falling snow, I guess. So for now, the only flowers I'm getting to see are the stamped on paper kind. They are really pretty though.

I love that this card screams Spring. The colors are bright and cheerful. I used the Daisy delight stamp set for this card. I challenged myself to make a card using this set but not using the awesome big daisy stamp that everyone absolutely loves. After making it, I decided the rest of the pieces in the set are just as awesome as that daisy stamp. What do you think? 

The card was made using each of the 2017-2019 in colors. I used all 5 ink pads to create the card. Of course, I had to use cardstock in my absolute favorite color, lemon lime twist. (Remember, I now have 2 cars that are that color)

Don't forget to check out the Sisters in Stamping blog for more cards that will beat the winter blues.

Stamper's Dozen Sweet Soiree Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's a big day. Not only is it Valentine's Day but it is a blog hop with the Stamper's Dozen. We know that's always an exciting day of the month.  This month the theme we were following was to use the Sweet Soiree Suite from the Occasions Catalog. This suite is packed full of great products, stamps, coordinating thinlits, designer series paper, embellishments and so much more.

I chose to make a card using just the designer series paper from the suite. It's amazing how many other products from the Annual Catalog also work great with the designer series paper. The Rose Wonder stamp set was perfect to add some stamping to the inside and the greetings for both the inside piece and the outside of the card completed this card.

I decided to make a fun fold card. The card is 12" x 5 1/2" and it's scored at 2", 4", and 6" on the 12" side. and then it is cut from the 2" to 6" parts at 1 1/2" from top and bottom. When you are folding the card the middle part that is cut is popped out the opposite way.

Isn't it great that the paper comes with a beautiful foil sheet that is full of wedding cakes that can easily be cut out and used as a focal point on the card like I did here? Plus you get two sheets of them so you can make well over 30 cards with cakes. What a "sweet" deal.

Don't forget to keep on hopping. Next up we have Bonnie O'Neill. Just click the next button below

And if you missed Judy Garza's blog click the previous button below.

Awesome Adhesive Sale

Hello stamping friends,

Just dropping in quick to let you know about an awesome adhesive sale. The last time Stampin' Up! offered this sale it went fast and didn't even last the full sale time. So hurry and order today. Don't wait, it just may be too late. 

Fast Fuse sale February 8 to 12. 

Buy one Fast Fuse and get two refills for free! 

Yikes! That is a great sale! 

You know how expensive adhesive is!

USE HOST CODE: TPPPV4RY when placing your order online.

Don't forget it is also Sale-a-bration and with a $50 order you can select one item for free.