I Like You and Blendabilities Sneak Peek

I Like you! Of course, I really DO like you but that’s the name of a new hostess stamp set and it is so pretty, don’t you think? This card is my very first attempt using the Blendabilities so you can see that you can make a beautiful card with no experience! I think these …

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Making Watercolor DSP for the Creative Crew

The Stampin’ Up! demonstrators who coordinate the Splitcoaststampers Creative Crew are such a great group and they sure know how to keep me on my toes! This week’s challenge was: “DSP/Color Focus: daffodil delight, island indigo, gumball green, smoky slate – Use a technique of your choosing that imitates our watercolor wonder designer papers.” First of all, I …

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So Long, Simply Sketched

This is probably my favorite stamp set ever! Simply Sketched is a classic to me – it can be left stamped or watercolored, heat embossed, fussy cut – you name it, it will look great! I am so sorry that it is leaving Stampin’ Up! but I doubt I will ever be able to let …

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Vintage Flower Shop

It’s a beautiful day in Michigan and on top of that, Mother’s Day is in full swing. My family doesn’t make a big occasion out of any holiday but Mother’s Day does not go unnoticed and for that I am grateful! Today will be breakfast in bed and then an early and abundant buffet lunch. …

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Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! It’s always a special day in my house. I always get woken up to breakfast in bed and a wonderful cup of coffee. As I try to focus my eyes, I read the wonderful cards that my two beautiful kids and fantastic husband have chosen to express their gratitude. I …

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