Grinch or not?

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I am finding that everything has a silver lining if you look hard enough. Since we are in the holiday season I will use the term being a grinch. It’s a choice. I can choose to be grateful thatContinue reading “Grinch or not?”

What to do when you are short on paper.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! While I am giving you instructions for this gorgeous card…remember this…I ran out of paper. Have you ever been in the middle of a project and been short? The thoughts go swimming through your head…”I thought I counted right”…”did the dog eat something”…”who used my good card stock to collage their notebook,Continue reading “What to do when you are short on paper.”

Measure twice, cut once.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  I figured some of you might be trying to frantically finish your Christmas cards.  And I thought this might come in handy. I know it’s not the typical Wacky Wednesday, but I thought it could be useful. Happy Crafting! WithContinue reading “Measure twice, cut once.”

There’s a front and a back.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Just a quick tip to remind you that there is a front and a back side to embossing folders.  Where the sizzix or stampin’ up! label is on the embossing folder is considered the front side.  The front side when embossed becomes raised.  The blank side of the folder is the backContinue reading “There’s a front and a back.”

Farmers’ Market and Open House

It’s Management Monday!  There’s still plenty going on through Saturday and then I will slow down until New Year’s.  On Saturday I will be at the Farmers’ Market in 29 Palms.  Come get your last minute stocking stuffers and vouchers for the new year.  I will also have the new catalogs available. Come on outContinue reading “Farmers’ Market and Open House”

Sabbath Sunday

It’s Sabbath Sunday!  Today is my day to plan and go at a slightly slower pace.  Sometimes planning means cleaning out.  I was going through the freezer this morning and found some spaghetti sauce that needs to be used.  It looks like today is the day to cook some rigatoni with sauce, roasted garlic, andContinue reading “Sabbath Sunday”

Year-End Closeout is Happening Now!

It’s Sale Saturday and there are tons of products that are on sale now!  All are while supplies last.  Many of these items are retiring from the Holiday Catalog so if you still have a wishlist please get with me soon.  If you haven’t seen the sale then please go to https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/category/10090/year-end-closeout. If you would likeContinue reading “Year-End Closeout is Happening Now!”

You’ve got a friend.

It’s Friendship Friday!  This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.  I’ve talked about going to get lunch, volunteering, sharing a smile, and much, much more.  I want to remind you that sometimes being a friend is as simple as taking a minute and lending an ear. I have hadContinue reading “You’ve got a friend.”

Let the dies do the talking.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  Today I am letting the dies do the talking.  Sometimes there is a die that needs to stand on its own.  Here is the card and instructions will follow.  Cut thick whisper white card stock at 5 1/2″ on 11″ side.  Score at 4 1/4″ on 8 1/2″ side. Cut rich razzleberryContinue reading “Let the dies do the talking.”

An easy way to lick ’em and stick ’em.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  If you are finishing up your Christmas cards then you are probably trying to figure out how to not lick all those envelopes.  Protect your tongue from paper cuts.  And I bet you’ve tried a sponge to wet that glueContinue reading “An easy way to lick ’em and stick ’em.”