Friendship Friday and its importance.

Do you ever wonder if you are making a difference?  Giving back is so important for your soul as well as the one receiving.  Last night I was invited to a Rotary Club meeting and I thought that these people get it.  Giving back to make impact.  I am not telling you to join aContinue reading “Friendship Friday and its importance.”

A bracket becomes a mustache.

You’ve probably heard me say this before, “look at products sideways and upside down if you have to”.  Sometimes you just don’t know what you have. I recently purchased the large letter framelits and one of the brackets I am sure was also designed to be a mustache. Make sure you are using everything toContinue reading “A bracket becomes a mustache.”

Last call for a couple of promotions…

This is the last call for a few of the promotions going on right now. The Paper Share will finish at noon today.  If you are interested in getting your hands on every piece of Designer Series Paper that is on sale please let me know by noon.  Cost is $50 for your share. IfContinue reading “Last call for a couple of promotions…”

Today is a day of rest. Aaaaggghh.

Fall is finally in the air in the desert.  Well at least in the mornings and evenings.  It’s still about 90 during the heat of the day.  So I’m sitting this morning and enjoying my cup of tea listening to the birds chirping in the desert willow tree.  Sounds peaceful, right? Well, here’s the entertainingContinue reading “Today is a day of rest. Aaaaggghh.”

Sales, promotions, and more!

Since there is quite a bit going on I think we’d better get started. There is a paper share happening now.  It is $50 to get a bit of every piece of designer series paper that is on sale.  The event is set up and the e-mail has been sent.  If you did not receiveContinue reading “Sales, promotions, and more!”

The twinkle in your eye.

I am reminded that it is often the little things that make or break you.  Last night was a great reminder of this.  I was at one of the local elementary schools for their Trunk or Treat.  As sugary kids are running around like crazy zombies I had one child that approached my booth.  HeContinue reading “The twinkle in your eye.”

Using scraps for a background.

Once in a while you actually need to use your scraps.  That folder, bin, or bag gets full!  Use those bits and pieces!  Trim them into similar shapes and create a background. If you have bigger pieces then you can create mats or accents like the vanilla wood plank.  Now go create! For the fullContinue reading “Using scraps for a background.”

Sometimes dimensionals level you out.

Sometimes dimensionals are not to bring things up but to level them out.  When doing a shaker card you have an area that is higher than the rest.  This is where the shaker is.  To level out the card so nothing ends up concave use dimensionals to level it out. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Sometimes dimensionals level you out.”

Stampin’ Blends

Today’s tutorial is all about the new stampin’ blends.  These are Stampin’ Up!’s new alcohol markers that are awesome!  They are available November 1st (next Wednesday). Here is a cute card using the blends and a picture guide on what to do.  So…let’s get started. Step 1:  Stamp with Memento ink.  This will allow forContinue reading “Stampin’ Blends”