…the past few weeks have been such a blur! Travel, events, and a few unexpected moments have kept me on my toes. As a result, I’m focusing on the comment a friend shared recently. She said she finds herself saying “At least…” quite often. As in, “I missed every green light on the Pi’ilani Highway, … More It’s hard to believe December is here…
Every month, every day is an occasion for gratitude, but November makes it official. I’m not consistently faithful to journaling, but this month I’ve made a commitment to observe and reflect, keeping a daily journal to record the process. I’m tremendously grateful for the opportunities that I’ve had through Stampin’ Up! I’ve made amazing friends, … More The month of gratitude
Seasonal Chums is a bit of a sleeper. It was featured in last year’s Holiday catalog, and to my surprise and delight was continued in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog. The images are presented in pairs, front and back, and the coordinating framelits let you cut them out to create tags. The jack-o-lantern is an absolute … More Tricks? Treats? All through October!
Are you in love with Tropical Chic? I certainly am! These gorgeous leaves and that beautiful hibiscus are growing all around me, and I have them at my fingertips to ink in any color I like. I’ve chosen two of my favorite flower combinations to grace my September desk: Stamps: Tropical Chic Color Palette: Whisper … More A Very Chic – Tropical Chic – September
My August DIY Easel calendar features the new Blended Seasons stamp set. It’s available exclusively this month, and can be purchased on its own or in a bundle with the coordinating Stitched Season framelits. … More August Only: Blended Seasons Stamps, Framelits and Bundle
I’ve got Little Elephants in a parade across my desk this month! This charming stamp set and the coordinating punch were on my “Must Have” list for the new Annual Catalog! I wasn’t thinking of it at the time, but they’re the perfect size for my DIY Easel Calendar. Stamps: Little Elephants Color Palette: Whisper … More July: Little Elephants
How can it be June already? Crystal got it right: May is like December, but without the presents. And, I might add, without the cookies. The good news is that when the month changes, so does the calendar page: Stamps: Love What You Do Color Palette: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, and Lemon Lime Twist Accessories: … More June: Love What You Do
Ah, I miss those days when May meant my collegians were headed home for a summer with good ole Mom and Dad! (Just to be clear, I DO NOT MISS paying collegiate tuition.) I’m still trying to use my 2016-2018 In Colors – you’ll see a couple in this project. Stamps: Flying Home (Occasions 2018) … More Flying Home for the Summer
Happy Easter! April Fools! (well, not really – I don’t have a fool) And welcome to the first of April and our mini-DIY-calendar blog tour! I’m starting to feel anxious about the retirement of the 2016-2018 In Colors (Flirty Flaming, Peekaboo Peach, Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy and Sweet Sugarplum). I’ve used them a lot these … More April First and Petal Palette
The end of each month, I look forward to turning the page on the calendar. It’s a signal that I’m making a fresh start, and I love fresh starts! Of course, it also means that I have a new image to enjoy for the month. I’m not quite turning the page here, but I do … More A Beautiful Peacock sailing through March
The Maui Stamper 