Hello and welcome back to my blog. I'm so glad you stopped by. Today, I'm combining the new hot foil system by Stampin' Up! with the August Product of the Month, Glow of Harvest DSP. I've used two hot foiling plates, one for the background and one to frame the focal image in this card. I really like how it came out, and I hope you do as well. You will find a video tutorial on how to put this card together over on my YouTube channel by clicking this direct link.
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Glow of Harvest POTM & hot foiling Grateful for You
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Simply Leaves with a floral twist
Today I have a card using the Simply Leaves stamp set by Stampin' Up! but with a floral twist to the design. I hope you like it. I was inspired by a card I saw using the leaves to make a sunflower. It inspired to me to make this floral design. I added a fun fold and used the Everyday Arches dies and I was very pleased with the results. This card would make a beautiful birthday card or work for several other occasions as well just by changing the sentiment. Of course, you can personalize the card with the recipient's favorite color as well. There are so many ways to use it don't you think? You will find a video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this direct link.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Summer Happiness birthday
I saw a sketch using four rectangles and was inspired by Lisa Bowden to make this card. It's a very simple sketch that is very easy to make quick and easy cards with. I decided to use the Summer Happiness bundle. I made two cards, each with a different sentiment but using the same bundle and same layout. To watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel, click this direct link. I hope you will give this layout a try! You will find all the supplies I've used today in my online store. Click on the shopping cart to the right or the direct page links at the bottom of this post. New items have been added to the last chance category with some being discounted. Be sure to check those out before you check out. Thanks in advance.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Sending Hugs butterfly flight in pink hot foil
My project today features one of the new hot foil bundles by Stampin' Up! I LOVE the new hot foil system. It is incredibly easy to use and the effects are stunning. For my card today, I've opted to combine some catalog products along with the hot foil bundle. The actual card doesn't have any stamping, but if you know me at all there is never a naked envelope....and so I brought in some coordinating stamps from the catalog. You can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this direct link. I hope if you haven't given the hot foil system a consideration to add to your crafty stash, you will soon. Put in on your Christmas or birthday list if it isn't in your budget at the moment....
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Oh My Fright interlocking triangular box
Hello and thank you for stopping by my blog today! I have a clever little triangular box I saw Lauren Urbonis making and had to give it a try. She had made hers for Christmas in July and I thought it would be nice to use the Oh My Fright bundle and make one for Halloween. I changed one of the measurements slightly but overall, the box design is as she demonstrated it. While it looks complicated, it's rather easy to make. I chose to decorate all three box sides on my project, but you could definitely just decorate the center panel for the front of your box. To watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel, click on this direct link.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Noel with Festive Cheer, Christmas in July
My project today features one of the newly released July Online Exclusives. It's definitely not too early to start thinking about getting those Christmas cards designed. Be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel as I show you some tips and tricks for the easiest assembly. You can access it by clicking this direct link.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sweetly Sentimental card without using hot foil dies
For my project today I wanted to use a stamp set in the hot foil system and show how you don't need the hot foil dies to make a beautiful card. I think this stamp set lends itself to any occasion and makes quick and easy cards. To see some tips and tricks on how to use the two-step stamps efficiently on our Stampin' Positioner tool, be sure to watch my video tutorial over on my YouTube channel. You will find it here by clicking this direct link.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
A little something to say hello (Simply Leaves meets Extraordinary Life)
I hope everyone has had a decent week. It's been a little crazy here. Some ups and downs but we're getting by and smiling each day. I sat down the other night to make a card using the new Simply Leaves. This idea came to me to mash it up with Extraordinary Life. Not sure why, but I am so glad I did. I do love how it turned out, don't you? You will find a video tutorial over on my YouTube channel on how I put this one together by clicking this direct link.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Pretty Poinsettia Bright Christmas Wishes
Today will be a Christmas card using the just released Pretty Poinsettia bundle by Stampin' Up! I love poinsettias and so when I saw this bundle I had to get it. After I tried using the impressions plate with it I loved it even more! I love how detailed the embossing on the petals and leaves are. It's so stunning! To see how I've put my card together be sure to watch my YouTube video tutorial by clicking this direct link. In the video I show an alternate card using the Product of the Month Begonia Belle with mostly the same products (other than Pretty Poinsettia). Be sure to check that out over on my Facebook page.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Begonia Belle birthday and hot foil introduction
Hello all! I have a project for you today featuring the brand new Stampin' Hot Foil system! I hope you love it as much as I do! I am having so much fun with hot foiling. I've wished Stampin' Up! would come out with one of these for quite some time. Surprise! It's here and I couldn't be happier. I also like the new July Product of the Month (POTM) and it's such a great bargain at only $5 USD. You will find a video tutorial introducing the hot foil machine and giving some tips and tricks as we make a card together using Begonia Belle. You can access it by clicking this direct link.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A seaside birthday card with hot foil!
Hello all! I'm introducing the brand new Stampin' Hot Foil system by Stampin' Up! today! This system will be available to customers beginning Friday, July 10th (yes, in just two more days!) I love this system and have been wanting to try hot foiling for quite some time. I'm so glad I waited since Stampin' Up! has introduced any easy-to-use machine that doesn't take up a bunch of space and works with the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine I already own. It's a win-win for me and for you! In my video tutorial this week you will find an introduction to the machine, a small demonstration on how it works and a card tutorial for a seaside birthday card. To watch the video tutorial over on YouTube, click this direct video link.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Framed Violets Wishing you love & happiness
Today I've decided to spotlight the Framed Violets bundle along with the Violet Dreams Designer Series Paper. I needed to make up some wedding cards and this bundle seemed perfect for the season. It is newly released as of July 1 in the Online Exclusives category and I couldn't wait to share it with you. I think it makes a beautiful wedding card don't you agree? Of course, you can purchase these items in my online store by clicking on the Online Exclusives link at the bottom of this post. To watch the card making tutorial over on my YouTube channel, click this direct link.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Oh My Fright tag treat box
Hello everyone! The new July Online Exclusives release has gone live today! Wahoo!!! You will find the bundle I've used in my project today among that release. Stampin' Up! has told us this release will be the bulk of the Halloween products released this year. They won't be in the September to December catalog. This allows us all to get a jump on our projects and it also allows them time to reorder product if needed and have it back in stock before Halloween. To watch the tutorial on how to make this box, be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel by clicking this direct link.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Just a little note with Wild Bunch POTM
Hello all! I hope you took full advantage of the free shipping offer that ended yesterday and added the June product of the month (POTM) to your cart.
I've made this really cute card using a layout I saw by Melody and Cindy using when they did Case the Designer from Stampin' Through the Catalog. I love this layout and it makes quick and easy cards no matter what stamps and paper you have already in your stash. To see the video tutorial on how to make it, click this link and it will take you over to my YouTube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A Wild Bunch birthday
For my project today I decided to create a birthday card using the June 2026 POTM Wild Bunch stamp set. You can get this set for only $5 (while supplies last) with a $75 USD purchase after any coupons or rewards used. Be sure to order sooner rather than later especially as Stampin' Up! announced FREE SHIPPING June 11-13, also with a $75 purchase. So, when you qualify to order the stamps, you also qualify for the free shipping! Woot! Woot! Who doesn't love free shipping? I have my list ready to go do you?!
I love this little pop-up diamond fold. It looks so complicated and yet is the easiest thing to put together! You can watch the tutorial on how to make this card over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunset Coast quick and easy fun fold
Hello and welcome back to my blog! Thanks so much for taking time from your busy day to spend a little with me. I appreciate it so much!
For my card today I wanted to make a fun fold that would be quick and easy to put together. I pulled out the Scenic Coast designer series paper (DSP), along with the Sunset Coast bundle. I knew I wanted to use most of the 6" x 6" paper as it's so gorgeous. While I was looking at cardstock, I saw a piece I had cut for another project that was 3 1/8" x 8 1/2" and already folded at 4 1/4". That helped me decide on this particular fold, using up a piece I had prepared already. I then figures out how I wanted to cut my DSP and started from there. This card is the result and I think it turned out beautifully! Don't you agree?
To see how easy it is to put this card together, be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.

















































