Tag Archives: Leaves

Another Family Birthday!

By | October 2, 2016

Yesterday my sister-in-law Mindy had a birthday; today our nephew Joe of Colchester, VT is celebrating his. October in Vermont is well-known for Leaf Peeping, so I decided to go with a foliage season theme on his card: You may remember seeing this maple leaf out of Cajun Craze cardstock with the Boho Chic embossed… Read More »

A Tale of Two Cards

By | September 17, 2016

Every card has a story and these two are no exception: There are distinct similarities between these two cards, although Ann and I didn’t make them together. Her Harvest Moon card was part of the summer swap that we both worked on in August. My Blessed Maple Leaf card was just made today, the result… Read More »

Thoughtful Branches Bundle – Available Now!

By | August 3, 2016

“Thoughtful Trees” designed by Valory Degree One of the most beautiful photopolymer stamp sets and matching dies has just been released by Stampin’ Up! for a limited time offering, through August 31st or while supplies last. I emphasize that last part because, after having worked with this bundle, I know it’s a winner, and it… Read More »

Getting Ahead of the Game – Stamp Your Cards Early!

By | January 15, 2016

As I mentioned in a previous post, my sister-in-law Sherry has a goal this year to make 10 Christmas cards each month so that she’ll be ready with enough cards when the time comes!  I think that’s a great idea, so to that end, my friend Anna and I got together yesterday to work on… Read More »

Lovely Lighthearted Leaves

By | December 2, 2015

I had dinner with a friend and higher-up in the company the other night; Denise Waddell has been a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up! for 25+ years! While we chatted and shared a light meal at Panera Bread we also shared some of our recent project ideas with each other. I love this card that she… Read More »

Hello Fall! More Swaps to Share

By | October 5, 2015

Here’s an interesting way to use the Vintage Leaves stamps and coordinating Leaflets Framelits by cutting the leaves out of colored card stock and inserting them into a frame panel on the front of the card. This demonstrator did a few different things with the leaves; she stamped the red oak leaf with the original… Read More »