Yearly Archives: 2021


New Host Code and Life Update!

Hi Friends!  I wanted to let you know that there is a new host code effective today!  Enter F7N3CCQ7 after you place an online order from my store and you will receive a small free gift from me the following month. I will be returning with my weekly YouTube videos on […]


May Card Class in the Mail

MAY 2021 CARD CLASS IN THE MAIL Join me Tuesday, May 4th at 8pm eastern on YouTube where I’ll show you how to assemble the cards.  I’ll also show you the other four cards that are part of the May Card Class in the Mail along with a new fun […]


Flowering Cactus Fun Fold Card

Flowering Cactus Fun Fold Card Join me on Tuesday, April 27th at 8pm eastern on my YouTube channel to see how to make a flowering cactus fun fold card.  I’ll be using the Flowering Cactus Medley to put a fun twist on one of my favorite card designs:  the gatefold […]

flowering cactus fun fold card

stampin up sweet strawberry card

Sweet Strawberry Card

Sweet Strawberry Card I love strawberries and I love the Sweet Strawberry card on page 44 of the mini catalog even more!  I actually have a personal connection between strawberries and stationery.  When I was in sixth grade, my teacher always had lots of fun stationery and the theme always […]


Masculine Card Collection

Masculine Card Collection April Card Class in the Mail Hi, Friends!  For the April Card Class in the Mail, we are making a masculine card collection.  It’s always a challenge for me to create masculine cards.  That’s why I decided it would be a good idea to make a masculine […]

stampin up handsomely suited bundle masculine card collection

stampin up handsomely suited bundle frontline worker card

Card for a Frontline Worker

Card for a Frontline Worker Hi, Friends!  I want to share with you this card I made for a frontline worker.  I used the “Handsomely Suited” bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create the lab coat.  I am so happy with the results! The Handsomely Suited Bundle comes with so many […]


How to Make a Double Pocket Fold Card

How to Make a Double Pocket Fold Card Hi, Friends!  Watch my YouTube video on how to make a double pocket fold card! This card fold is great because you can use the double pocket fold for an invitation or to hold a gift card.  There are so many possibilities! […]

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triple panel stand alone card stampin up forever and always stamp set

Triple Panel Stand Alone Card

Triple Panel Stand Alone Card You’ll love the easy triple panel stand alone card.  You can watch the video tutorial beginning Tuesday, March 16th at 8pm eastern on my YouTube channel HERE.  When I chose the color for this card, I didn’t realize that I would be showing the video […]


Dutch Door Fold – March Card Class in the Mail

Dutch Door Fold March Card Class in the Mail Premiere Date and Link Join me Tuesday, March 9th at 8pm eastern on YouTube to learn how to make a Dutch door fold card.  I’ll also show you the other four cards that are part of the March Card Class in […]

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pop-up card box

Make a Pop-Up Card Box

Make a Pop-Up Card Box Hi, Friends!  The pop-up card box has been around for awhile, but they’ve always intimidated me!  I decided to finally make one, and it was so much easier that it looks!  The pop-up card box even folds into a regular 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card, so […]


Quick Easy Cards to Make and Give as Gifts

Quick Easy Cards to Make and Give as Gifts Hi, Friends!  This week on YouTube, I posted an easy tutorial on quick easy cards to make and give as gifts.  I used the Stampin’ Write Markers to make this fun card! I have to admit it was fun to take […]

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how to start paper crafting on a $250 budget

How to Start Paper Crafting on a Budget of $250

How to Start Paper Crafting on a Budget of $250 Hi, Friends!  I started a new series on my YouTube channel for beginning stampers.  I wanted to get back to the basics and put out short video content that explains in simple terms how to use paper crafting items. I’ve […]