How to Make a No Peek Gift Bag

It is time for another “throwback idea” that is a classic! It’s called a no peek gift bag and I have been sharing this idea for years. It makes packaging up your gifts to look pretty so easy. The no peek gift bag is an idea that you can use year-round for all your gift-giving … Read more

Sale-A-Bration 2020 is Almost Here …Let the Free Selections Begin!

Sale-A-Bration 2020

It’s my favorite time of the Stampin’ Up! year!!!!!!  Sale-a-bration 2020 is almost here….let the free selections begin! If you’ve been a customer of mine for a while you know how fun this is and if you’re new to me then you’re in for a new treat! Sale-a-bration 2020 begins on Friday, January 3rd, but … Read more

Did You Miss Out Earlier? Good News!

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Did you miss out on this gorgeous collection of coordinating products???? GOOD NEWS–it’s available again, and in the Clearance Rack at a 15% discount!  These products were only offered last May, but they are bringing a limited quantity back!  You will love the coordination that these products offer and all the different ways you can … Read more

7 Greeting Cards that Show Off Your Beautiful Designer Series Papers

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I’ve got 7 greeting cards that show off your beautiful designer series papers! I often use the phrase, “Don’t Hoard Your DSP” (designer series paper, scrapbook paper…whatever you want to call it) and today I am really saying it!!!!  Yes, all the papers are beautiful, but use them to make cards and bring joy to … Read more

Going to Miss My Coffee Cafe | Throwback Thursday

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For Throw Back Thursday I am bringing back some greeting cards made with the retiring stamp set called COFFEE CAFE.  If you are a coffee lover, don’t miss out on this fun stamp set and coordinating dies.  I have several cards I have shared over the years with this stamp, and am posting several of … Read more

Fun Barn Door Cards

Learn to make cards with the Barn Yard Bundle in the Occasions Catalog from Stampin' Up! Projects by Jackie Bolhuis, Klompen Stampers #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Happy Thursday friends. That means it’s time for another “throw back” of a stamp set I have not used in a long time!! These are projects I made and posted quite awhile ago, but I know many of you never saw them because you are new to following me!  And, if you saw them before, … Read more

Cardmaking & Stamping Basics: Where to Start

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Today’s post is a bit different. I’ve got Cardmaking & Stamping Basics: Where to Start!! Recently I have had a lot of questions about the basics of card making and stamping.  Everyone starts at the beginning, and I know it can be overwhelming at first.  What stamps?  What inks?  How to cut cardstock?  The questions go … Read more