
I hope to brighten an ill aunt's day with these die cut daisies in rich fall colors. If you are a regular reader, you know how much I love fashion and home décor magazines for inspiration. The patterned chair (below) from a Crate and Barrel catalog got the creative juices flowing....

Here's a quick and cute Fresh-Cut Note for a friend. I love this little set of 15 Stampin' UP! die-cut cards and 15 envelopes. Beautiful alone (Whisper White) or adorable with a little jazzing up...

Ready to play with fun and festive colors? This week's Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge (PPA15) is all about Ruby Red, Taken with Teal and Basic Gray. However, I took the liberty of swapping Taken with Teal with Bermuda Bay...

NEW!!! During Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Extravaganza, receive a FREE Décor Elements product (up to $16.95 value) for every $50 qualifying purchase from the Holiday Gift Giving Guide. No limit. Woo Hoo! Click here for full details....

Welcome to this "edition" of Mojo Monday (MOJO111). This sweet sketch comes to life with a stamped sentiment and pretty patterned paper. STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS: Make a bold statement with Stampin' Up!'s 5/16" Jumbo Brads...

I haven't disappeared :) My daughter, Caroline, was swimming at the Arizona High School State Swim Meet this weekend. We learned last week (after Regionals) that she qualified for the 500 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke . . . a sign "appeared" in our yard last Sunday letting her know...

Promotion Period: November 1, 2009 - January 4, 2010 Make Stampin' Up! your one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs. With this Gift-Giving Guide (click to open) you can quickly and easily find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, and more...

RUN, DON'T WALK to the Pals Paper Arts "In the Pink" Challenge (PPA14). We are giving away over $100 in pink Stampin' Up...

As unconventional as pink may be for the winter holidays, Pink Passion (used in each of my three cards today) is the perfect emblem for Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

It's Day 2 of my "In the Pink" tribute to my sweet sister-in-law, Karol Harris, and recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Click here for details and Day 1. Coming Up! This Thursday, the Pals Paper Arts design team will offer an all pink Stampin' Up...

Are you "In the Pink?" As a tribute to my courageous sister-in-law, Karol Harris, who continues to battle Breast Cancer, and her devoted daughter, Kris Kilcoyne (Kween Bee Kreations), I'm going "pink" on every Stampin' Pretty project this week...

Have you been properly introduced to Stampin' Up!'s Tulipe Bigz Die? I prepared two Tulipe cards today to give you the opportunity to build a loving relationship. NOTE: The first uses the cut pieces and the second the remaining stencil. Nifty. So here's the thing . . ...

Are you ready for a challenge? This week the Pals Paper Arts design team explores "Anything But a Card." Click here to play along and check out the Pals inspiration samples. I chose one of Stampin' Up!'s Silver Skinny Tins (108333) for my project...

Have you ever considered layering like colored card stock? This Very Vanilla on Very Vanilla sentiment offers a soft look that mimics embossing with minimal effort. What a delightful Halloween trick (or any time)! STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS: My card base is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"...







