Gift Ideas


Wickedly Sweet Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternate Ideas: Video

The Wickedly Sweet Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up! is such a wonderful box full of fun for September 2015!  The kit contains all of the products that you need to make eight fall/Halloween treat bags.  I showed you on my blog post HERE that you can also use some […]


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Wickedly Sweet Paper Pumpkin Kit: How-To Video

Watch my how-to video for step-by-step instructions on how to make the Wickedly Sweet Treat Bags from the September 2015 Paper Pumpkin Kit!  Look at how cute!!! The stamp set that is included in the kit allows you to make the treat bags for Halloween or Thanksgiving.  Be sure to subscribe […]


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How to Up-Cycle a Cookie Tin/Video Tutorial

Let’s up-cycle a cookie tin!  Take a look at my how-to video, and then come back to see some photos and a list of the products that you’ll need. I love to use Stampin’ Up! products in ways that go above and beyond greeting cards.  With all of the Designer […]


2015 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog is HERE!

The wait is over!  Stampin’ Up!’s 2015 Holiday Catalog is now live for you!  Take a look at my video preview where I show you the wonderful Halloween items included in the catalog that are now available to order. If you would like a hard-copy of the catalog, send me […]

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Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Album

I made these cute mini albums using the Moments Like These Project Life Bundle by Stampin’ Up! to swap at next week’s Stampin’ Up! 2015 Inspire – Create – Share event in Salt Lake City.  I am excited to attend and be a part of all the fun!  I have attend […]


Paper Cake Treat Boxes Made Easy with Stampin’ Up!

When I made this paper cake several years ago, I remember thinking how cool it would be if there were a way to create each piece with the Big Shot.  With my paper cake, I had to print out each separate piece onto cardstock and cut them out by hand.  […]

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Envelope Punch Board by Stampin’ Up!: Notecard Holder/Part 3

You can read about the cute gift bag I created to house these cute note cards and envelopes HERE and HERE.  Today I am going to share with you how I created the 3″ x 3″ notecards and coordinating envelopes. The notecards were super easy: cut a piece of Sahara […]


Gift Bag Punch Board by Stampin’ Up!: Notecard Holder/Part 2

In my last post, I showed you a cute gift bag that I created by taking apart a candy box and tracing it onto Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper.  Here is another look at the gift bag, with a little extra bling added.  I used the flower punch from the […]

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Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper Notecard Gift Set: Part 1

Stampin’ Up’s brand new Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper lives up to its name.  Each piece in the collection is absolutely gorgeous and chic.  Take a peek: The coordinating colors for the Timeless Elegance DSP are Basic Black, Sahara Sand, and Very Vanilla.  See?  Elegant and simple! To make today’s […]


The New 2015-2016 Stampin’ Up! Catalog is HERE!

I’ve been blogging about it for weeks and showing you sneak-peek samples, and the day has finally arrived!  The new 2015-2016 Stampin’ Up! Catalog is now available!!  Take a look back through my previous blog posts for a reminder of some of the wonderful products that Stampin’ Up! has to […]

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Cherry on Top DIY Love Notes Easel 1 comment

I created this “Love Notes” easel using Stampin’ Up!’s new Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack and the current Mini Treat Bags Thinlits Dies. Before I explain the creation, I have to admit that I have a problem.  Here goes:  whenever I see a blank surface, I cannot leave […]