It’s almost time.

It’s Sale Saturday! It’s almost time. When I say “it’s almost time” do you think that it is almost time for the retiring list to be done or do you think that it is almost time for the new catalog? Regardless, both are true. So if you have anything left on your wish list fromContinue reading “It’s almost time.”

Keep checking in.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to give back or pay it forward. Keep checking in on your friends, loved ones, and neighbors. We are not done with this lock down yet. I don’t know about you but right now seems to be a bit tougher since the rules are changing. No one reallyContinue reading “Keep checking in.”

Simple card finished with a scavenger hunt.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is a simple card that was created last night on the Facebook Live! It is using the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper that will be available to you June 3. Here are the measurements for this card. Thick Whisper White Card Stock cut at 4 1/4″ X 11″. On theContinue reading “Simple card finished with a scavenger hunt.”

Split those dies.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you ever get a die that you simply think is too big? Do you wish they had made it half the size? Then split it. You heard me. Cut it right down the middle. Take your Paper Trimmer andContinue reading “Split those dies.”

Color the darker part on the bottom.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you tried the Stampin’ Blends? These are our alcohol-based markers. For today’s project I colored the sunflower with the light and dark of the Daffodil Delight as well as the Soft Suede. When coloring the center I had the outer ring a bit lighter and the center a touch darker. ForContinue reading “Color the darker part on the bottom.”

Memorial Day, Virtual Open House, and More!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. I am closed today for Memorial Day but I want to leave you with something touching for this somber day. Click the link to hear a great tribute to today, https://youtu.be/sWjVo3f5zfM. If you still need a catalog please contact me ASAP! I will be holding the virtualContinue reading “Memorial Day, Virtual Open House, and More!”

Gauging your recharge.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge. Do you ever take stock on how you are doing while you rest? Do you feel rested? Are you ready to go after you take a break? What do you use as a gauge to know when you have rested enough? For me itContinue reading “Gauging your recharge.”

Cards, smiles, graduation, and a sunburn.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to give back or pay it forward. So yesterday was a day for the books. I started out and delivered 35 catalogs throughout Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and 29 Palms. This is in place of the Open House since it has to be done virtually. Next Wednesday’s FacebookContinue reading “Cards, smiles, graduation, and a sunburn.”

Label and sunflower cards.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating two cards. One is something you can create right at home. The other is showcasing new products from the new annual catalog. So, let’s begin. The label card is a bit different in that it takes the everyday label punch and creates a background instead of just anContinue reading “Label and sunflower cards.”

Virtual stamping, bingo, and more.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! I never thought I would see the day where everything has turned virtual. I miss personal contact and hugs for now. So stamping has gone virtual with online classes, YouTube, and Facebook Lives. I am working on a virtual bingoContinue reading “Virtual stamping, bingo, and more.”