Happy Birthday, Gatefold

Hi Stampers. Today, I have a birthday card to share with you made from the stamps in the July My Paper Pumpkin kit.  It's a gatefold card, meaning it folds in towards the center. The Whisper White card base was 8.5" x 5.5", scored 2 1/8" from each side, so that ...

Princess Dress Punch Art / Paper Piecing

Hi Stampers!  Hello from sunny Las Vegas, NV.  Well, actually Henderson, NV - but if I look at the horizon, I can see the Vegas strip.  We are here for my sister in laws wedding.  But, my son lives here too - so we get to see him, his fiance and our soon to be ...

It’s Your (football) Birthday!

Hi Stampers!  Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you know (and trust me I try to hide under rocks and I still know...) - it's football season!  I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of pro sports of any kind.  My daughter is a San Francisco Giants fan.  But, as ...

Amazing Birthday, Peek a Boo Shutter Card

Hi Stampers.  Today's card is a "peek a boo" or "shutter card".  I've seen lots of these on YouTube and Pinterest lately and just had to give it a try!  Here is the card I made: This card is made with a gate fold in Always Artichoke card stock.  The card stock ...

Oh Happy Day, z Fold Birthday

Happy Friday, Stampers!  It's Friday!  Oh, Happy Day!!  I have a workshop tomorrow for one of my favorite hostesses and Sunday is her birthday - so, today I'm sharing a birthday card with you! This card is a z-fold.  I started with a 11" x 4.15" piece of Daffodil ...
Medocino Coast Craft Fair

Medocino Coast Craft Fair

Hi Stampers.  I hope you enjoyed your weekend.  I made an escape from the summer heat by heading to the northern California coast this weekend for a craft fair in the town of Mendocino.  If you have ever seen the TV show "Murder She Wrote" - then ...
Purse Shaped Card (with a surpise inside)

Purse Shaped Card (with a surpise inside)

Hi Stampers!  August 1st, already!  Wow!  Can you believe it? This year has gone so fast!  Also happening today is our BIG SHOT special!  Come back for a post later today to see how you can save $60!!Last week I posted a photo of a card I made for a customer ...
Simple Gate Fold

Simple Gate Fold

Hi there, Stampers!  Today's card is a simple one. It's a gate fold card made with the Stampin' Up! Work Of Art stamp set.A gate fold card starts with a 8.5" x 5.5" piece of card stock, scored 2 1/8" for either side.  This makes for a 5.5" x 4.25" card - like ...