Hearts Abound

Hearts Abound

by | Feb 8, 2019 | 3-D Projects, Stamping, Tutorials

This post features the last two sections in my sampler project. This image is the one and only piece that clearly makes it a Valentine’s Day creation. Of course, the colors I used and the plethora of hearts and messages of love makes it pretty obvious it is a...
So Much Love

So Much Love

by | Feb 6, 2019 | 3-D Projects, Stamping, Tutorials

I hope that these posts are piquing your interest in creating your own sampler. This project was my first attempt, and I had so much fun! The “Live Laugh Love” section was the last piece that I created for my sampler. I wanted this piece to be a bit more...
A Hug and a Kiss

A Hug and a Kiss

by | Feb 4, 2019 | 3-D Projects, Stamping, Tutorials

I was feeling a little out of sorts in the post-Christmas blues, and my crafting mojo had left me. I wanted to work on a class for Valentine’s Day, but I just wasn’t feeling it. I was messaging with a demonstrator friend who was in a similar mind-set and...
Love on Repeat

Love on Repeat

by | Jan 31, 2019 | Stamping, Techniques, Tutorials

This was the first card that the Essex stamp club made earlier this month. One of the members had asked for some time to learn more about the Stamparatus, so I designed this card to teach the group about the hinge technique, which is unique to this particular stamp...
Bummer!

Bummer!

by | Jan 29, 2019 | Announcements, Stamping

This is my sad face due to product unavailability. Is it the end of the world, not by any stretch. But, since stamping is part of my happy place, and I know that it is for many of you, too, this is indeed a bummer. So… let me give you the details. These two...
Swinging Heart

Swinging Heart

by | Jan 25, 2019 | Big Shot Ideas, Stamping, Techniques

I’m not going to blog about “swinging” in the 70’s sense (if you know what I mean). I’m using that word here to describe a bit what is going on with this card. You can’t tell from the picture, but the right side of the heart is...