Sometimes a friend is hurting and it’s not possible to deliver a hug in person. What is it about the touch of another person that brings such comfort? I called a friend today and she said “I was just thinking of you. I need an Anne hug.” It was a reminder to me that a … More When a card is really a hug
Recently I needed sympathy cards. I try to have one or two on hand, but I much prefer making just the right card. It allows me to create something just for the person who has lost a loved one, and I can also spend some time thinking about them and praying for them as they … More Sending love and sympathy
I’m not usually an all-pink kind of person, but every now and then the girly-gene takes over and Ican’t resist: Simply Soft stamp set Whisper White, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink and Wild Wasabi card stock Pink Pirouette Classic ink pad Regal Rose and Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write markers Pink Pirouette 3/8 inch taffeta ribbon … More Plunging into pink
Well, you could have guessed what would be here today, now, couldn’t you have? April features the Young Vermillion single stamp: May uses the one of the beautiful images from the hostess set Simply Soft: And June is ready to start the day with Morning Cup: Remember, the template for these calendar pages is the … More 2012 Calendar: Second quarter
A pretty autumn-colored card for you today on this beautiful Thanksgiving morning: Simply Soft Stamp set Naturals White, Old Olive, More Mustard and Cajun Craze card stock Old Olive and More Mustard Classic ink pads Aquapainter Champagne Mist shimmer paint Dimensionals Rhinestone Jewels I made this card for my mom’s birthday. She’s a gardener … More Giving thanks
What’s it gonna be today? Word Play, Creative Elements and Simply Soft stamp sets River Rock, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White card stock Paisley Petals Designer Series paper River Rock, Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist Classic ink pads Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin ribbon Big Shot, Scallop Circles 2 and 3 inch Circle Bigz dies Scallop … More The first cut is the tricky part
I’ve been playing around with my new Simply Scored tool and I’m very pleased with it: Simply Soft (Hostess) and Fabulous Phrases stamp sets Naturals Ivory, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Old Olive card stock Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Old Olive Classic ink pads More Mustard 1/2 inch scallop dots ribbon Simply Scored These … More Making it simple
I became a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for a lot of reasons. One of the best reasons was a woman who has become a wonderful friend – Crystal Kondo. She came by just before my Open House and brought gifts – she always brings gifts. This time she brought me 5 cards made with the 5 … More In Color 2011-2012 and a wonderful friend
The Maui Stamper 