Thank you for joining me on Sunday for my simple Saturday/stepped-up Sunday video. If you weren’t aware, I go live at 2 PM (est) every Sunday and create a simple card and step that simple card up. This week was no different. I decided to create with greens and theRead More
Flowering Tulips Live Class
Happy Friday! Thank you for joining me last night for my Flowering Tulips live class. If you didn’t already know, each Thursday night at 7 PM (est) I go live in my group, biz page and YouTube channel. You can watch the replay on my Youtube channel below. You canRead More
Spring March Craft Box
Do you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
SU Nested Friends Bundle
Happy Friday! If you joined me last night for my weekly online card class, you know that the cards were for the birds! Not in the literal sense, but because I used the SU Nested Friends bundle using the colors below. Basic White Crumb Cake Bermuda Bay Balmy Blue SoftRead More
Share a Milk Shake
Thank you so much for joining me last night for the Share a Milk Shake scrapbook pages. It was a bit different for me, but I thought I would change things up a bit. Don’t forget to download the PDF at the end of this post. The pdf includes theRead More
Lucky Clover Thursday Class
Thank you to everyone who joined me last night for my Lucky Clover Thursday Class. I am sorry that the clover punch is not available. Since it is a product from the mini catalog, SU would not be able to get the punch before the mini catalog would retire. ThankfullyRead More
Better Your Best February
Hello my crafty friends! I am back today with a special post with cards I created during our Better Your Best February meeting. What is that you ask? Well, each quarter, as a team, we get to celebrate our achievements. Julie Gilson creates make & takes for us to createRead More
Use those Sale-a-bration Products
It was another fun video yesterday using the In the Country stamp set offered in the sale-a-bration catalog. We all love getting things for free and when you make a qualifying purchase from my online store, you too can get free items. Now that you have the stamp set, youRead More
Dainty Delight Thursday Live
Thank you to everyone who joined me last night for my live. One of the cards created is a new technique that is all the rage. I will explain further below. It was a fun Dainty Delight Thursday Live and you can see the replay below. Have you seen theRead More
Easter in February Craft Box
Do you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
Spring is Springing!
Happy Monday! I wanted to take a minute to thank you for joining me on Sunday’s video. I love crafting with you and sharing some fun and beautiful products. Since yesterday felt like Spring is Springing, I decided to use a stamp set that welcomes Spring. I used the DaintyRead More
Masculine Valentine’s Day Cards
It has been another crazy week! I should just accept the fact that things will never settle down. After a rough day yesterday, I went live last night and created 2 masculine Valentine’s Day Cards. I did use the Country Bouquet bundle and added the Ready to Ride designer seriesRead More
Decorative Borders Simple & Stepped-Up
Can you believe it is Sunday already? I just do not know where the days go. During today’s video, I created two cards with new stamp sets. If you aren’t aware, I go live every Sunday afternoon at 2 (est) and create two cards. Today was no different as IRead More
Uncluttering and Cleaning
Phew, my craft room is a disaster! I am not embarrassed to admit that because it is a well-used room. For the last week, I have been pulling retired stamp sets out, setting them up for my online garage sale. I have also been organizing during the uncluttering and cleaning.Read More
An Underwater Adventure
During last night’s live card class, we explored the depths of the sea and had an underwater adventure. We used the Whale Done stamp set and the newly released Sea Turtle stamp set. The colors of the cards and treat holder were bold but beautiful. I used the following colors.Read More
Best Time to Join and Start Your SU Journey
Starting the first week of January, Stampin’ Up!® introduced the new mini catalog and Sale-a-bration catalog. They are both fill with beautiful and fun products. Do you know what else happeded with the introduction of these catalogs? There are 3 options to join, which makes it the best time toRead More
Annual Catalogs “Whale Done”
When a new catalog comes along, I think the idea is that we have to play with the new product. But today, as I skimmed through the stamp sets on my shelf, I decided to create with a set I have had. The Annual Catalogs “Whale Done” bundle is stillRead More
Focus on DSP Class
If you are like me, you have lots of designer series paper sitting around. I know, when you see some of the paper you just must have it and then you just do not have the heart to cut it. Well, last night’s class was all about creating cards thatRead More
Focus on DSP
Thank you so much for joining me today. I just love being able to create a simple Saturday card and then step it up for Sunday. Today the focus was on DSP that is available in the Sale-a-bration catalog. Spend $50 buying the products you love and receive the packRead More
Fancy Flora Trio
Welcome back to another Thursday Night Class! Let’s start by saying, if you would like the make & takes from last night’s Fancy Flora Trio class, place a minimum order of $35 (before tax and shipping) using the host code ASDN7EWT and they will be mail directly to your mailbox.Read More
Country Bouquet January Craft Box
Do you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
Love Cats Being Released January
Welcome back to another simple Saturday/stepped-up Sunday. Today, I decided to create with the Love Cats being released in January. This is the perfect stamp set for simple stamping. Simple Saturday’s card is very simple using Blushing Bride and Basic White. Measurements for the card and stepping it up isRead More
Another Fun Thursday Night
It was another fun Thursday night during my card making class. Each and every Thursday I do a class online at 7 PM (est) on my channels. If you missed it last night, you can watch the replay below. Don’t forget to download the free PDF for these projects, soRead More
Beautifully Happy
Last night during my live, I created with a product that will be released with the Sale-a-Bration catalog in January. This stamp set was a gift to me from Stampin’ Up! for attending On Stage. It is called Beautifully Happy. Let’s take a look. For my cards, I used oneRead More
Painted Poppies Simple or Stepped-Up
Thank you for taking the time from your busy day to join me for my simple Saturday/stepped-up Sunday video. It was so fun creating note cards. You can create with Painted Poppies simple or stepped-up. Whether you are creating a simple card or a card that is more involved, theRead More
January Release “Desert Details”
Thank you for joining me on Thursday night during my live. I chose the upcoming January release “Desert Details” to play with. This set is just gorgeous with the details and depth of the stamping. Whether you use cool or warm colors the projects are beautiful. The sentiment in thisRead More
There’s Gnome One Like You
Were you able to catch Sunday’s simple Saturday/stepped-up Sunday cards this week? It was so much fun creating with the Kindest Gnomes stamp set that is retiring with the mini catalog. There’s Gnome One Like You was a fun class. I created with some of my favorite colors. Basic WhiteRead More
2022-2023 Blog Hop
Thank you for joining me during the Demonstrator Training Program December 2022-2023 Blog Hop. We are so happy that you decided to hop along this month for ideas and inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up! ® demonstrators that are taking part in a program to help us buildRead More
2023 Mini Catalog Paper/Ribbon Share
It is time for the Mini Catalog Paper & Ribbon Share. What is the share you ask? The paper/ribbon share is an offer to sample all the new designer series paper and ribbon that will be released with the new mini catalog in January. The great part is that youRead More
Last Minute Christmas Cards
Thank you for joining me last night for some last-minute Christmas cards. With not enough hours in the day, there is a point where we have to be able to create cards last minute. I ran into that trouble this week. Let’s take a look at what I created. EachRead More
Stamping Our Heart Out
Happy Friday! Thank you to everyone who joined me last night during my Thursday night live. It was so wonderful to be able to craft with you last night as we began stamping our heart out. Dont forget to join me on Sunday at 2 PM (est) for my simpleRead More
December Artistically Inked
Do you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
Step It Up Sunday/Simple Saturday
Happy Sunday! I had to switch up my Saturday video because Sheba, our new puppy has school on Saturday. So, from this point forward, I will be doing the video on Sunday for a Simple Saturday, step it up Sunday video. This week I am focusing on the Welcome HomeRead More
Framed Florets Christmas Cards
This past Thursday, I decided to create Framed Florets Christmas Cards. I used this set for the November Craft box, but I wanted to show how versatile this set actually can be. Also, for those that subscribe to the craft box, it gives you 3 additional cards that you canRead More
Time is Running Out
Time is running out, the seasonal sale is almost over. Check out what is available. QUICK LINKS Shop my online store here Follow me on Pinterest here Follow me on FB here Join my Gal Friday Stamping Team here Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here Paper Pumpkin here Today is the last day. Thank you forRead More
Demonstrator Training Program | 2022-23 Blog Hop
Thank you for joining me during the Demonstrator Training Program November Blog Hop. We are so happy that you decided to hop along this month for ideas and inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators that are taking part in a program to help us build a successfulRead More
Having a Cup of Tea/Coffee
Happy Friday! I do understand that when we drink our coffee, we pull a mug from the cabinet. At least I do! But tonight, we are having a cup of tea/coffee using the Tea Boutique Bundle. For Thursday nights cards, I used the following colors. Blushing Bride Basic White SoftRead More
Stepped-Up Sunday Piggies
Happy Sunday! Did you change your clocks back last night? The first day after turning them back is always difficult for me. Thankfully, today I got up early and did my Stepped-Up Sunday Piggies card and now I am waiting for the delivery of my washer/dryer. Have been following myRead More
Fitting Florets for November
Do you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
Season of Thanks
Phew, what a year it has been. But I have accomplished more than I ever thought I would this year. To celebrate, I decided to create cards with the Season of Thanks theme. To accomplish that I used the Art Gallery stamp set and coordinating dies. Let’s take a look.Read More
Simple Saturday/Stepped-Up Sunday
This week for my Simple Saturday/Stepped-Up Sunday cards the focus on the designer series paper and coloring. During Saturday’s video, I fussy cut flowers and leaves from the Hues of Happiness dsp to embellish my card. For Saturday’s card I let the designer series paper do all the work. LookRead More
Colorful Autumn Cards
Welcome back to Gal Friday’s blog. Today’s post features the cards I created during my Thursday Night live. If you happen to miss the live, you can catch the video below for this week’s Colorful Autumn cards. I wanted to create something a bit different and relax during the videoRead More
Thursday Live Lovely in Linen
Back again with another Thursday Night Live. This week we are going to be creating three different style cards using products available in the Lovely in Linen suite. This suite contains the perfect sentiments for any occasion. Here are the three cards that were created. The designer series paper forRead More
Three Different Cards using One Stamp Set
Seems like Thursday snuck up on me this week pretty quickly. I was definitely under the gun this week, because I decided to try something a little different. Instead of creating a trio of cards with one stamp set. I decided to create three different cards using one stamp set.Read More
Demonstrator Training Oct. Blog Hop
Thank you for joining me during the Demonstrator Training Oct.Blog Hop. We are so happy that you decided to hop along this month for ideas and inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators that are taking part in a program to help us build a successful Stampin’ Up!®Read More
Wishing a Speedy Recovery
This week during my Thursday night live, I decided to focus on cards for those who need a bit of a pick me up. Wishing a Speedy Recovery is an important pick me up. I know because being a caretaker for my husband, I see the ups and down ofRead More
Textured Chic Craft Box
Do you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
Leaves of Holly
Yesterday was Simple Saturday in the Gal Friday craft room. If you didn’t know, each Saturday at 11 am (est) I go live to create a simple card. Which some weeks I find difficult. This week I created with the Leaves of Holly stamp set. Today, I stepped up thatRead More
Let’s Go Camping
Last night, during my live, I created three masculine cards using the Campology stamp set. If you didn’t know, each and every Thursday I go live on all my social media sites at 7PM (est). You can see the replay right here. So, let’s go camping. We blended, stamped andRead More
Bottled up in Happiness
Last night, I created 3 beautiful projects using the Bottle Happiness stamp set and coordinating punch. This stamp set has so many possibilities. During my video last night, someone asked how I could do my live with my husband is in the hospital. What you must understand is card making,Read More
Simple Saturday/Stepped-up Sunday
All month, my hubby and I have been knocking things off his bucket list. He is due to have another operation today for his bladder cancer and we are always concerned because of his weak heart. We were able to fulfill his wishes. We finished up his list yesterday, SundayRead More
Leaning towards Masculine
Good morning and Happy Friday! If you joined me last night, thank you. Last night I used the Perched in a Tree and the Ringed with Nature bundles. I believe last night’s projects are leaning towards masculine, others may disagree. Let’s take a look. Unfortunately, I do not have individualRead More
Stepped-Up Sunday
Happy Monday! I know, I know, I am running late with my stepped-up Sunday card. Yesterday, I decided to play catch up and work on some things to promote my business. If you remember, during the simple Saturday video I was playing with the Penguin Place stamp set. Click theRead More
For the Love of Trees
As the days begin to get shorter and the season begins to change, I wanted to celebrate my trees. The trees will soon be bare of leaves with the changing of the seasons. That is why last night was all for the love of trees. You can catch the replayRead More
A Late Stepped-Up Sunday
Happy Monday! I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend. I am a bit late this week with my Sunday card. So, this post is a late stepped-up Sunday post. Why am I late you may ask. Because I have been trying to fulfill some of my husband’s adventures onRead More
Cottage Wreath Bundle
Did you happen to catch last night’s live card class? I created with the Cottage Wreath Live. If you missed it, you can catch the replay here. I used Polished Pink and Blushing Bride with the set. Let’s take a look at each of the cards. This first card wasRead More
Splendid Days in September
If you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
Simple Saturday ~ Stepped Up Sunday
Happy Monday! I am running a bit behind, but what else is new on this beautiful Monday. I got a bit carried away yesterday with getting my house in order and never made it back to my craft room. Here is another look at the card from the video onRead More
Let’s Create with Cheerful Basket
Can you believe it is Friday again? Not sure where the days go, but I have to say I love Friday’s. I get to share the PDF for my projects created during Thursday Night Live. So today, let’s create with the Cheerful Basket stamp set and matching dies. Don’t forgetRead More
Gal Friday’s Essential Tool Kit
I have a new kit available; it is the Gal Friday’s Essential Tool Kit! It includes all the tools you need to create amazing cards and projects, plus an adorable, zippered pouch. Note: I am offering the adhesives in this kit at a 20% reduction. each Essential Tool kit includesRead More
Hippest Hippos Sale-a-Bration
Welcome back to another Thursday Night Live post. Last nght we created with the Hippest Hippos Sale-a-Bration products. I hope you enjoyed last night’s video. If you did happen to catch it, you saw that I made a few mistakes. I do not edit my lives or any video forRead More
Halloween on Thursday Night
We celebrated Halloween on Thursday night during my live video, I created with the adorable Best Witches stamp set. This stamp set is from the Mini Holiday catalog. I just love this stamp set because it gives me an opportunity to color. I just love bringing our stamped images toRead More
Step into the Garden
Last night, during my Live, used the Sending Smiles bundle to step into the garden. This bundle is filled with beautiful flowers and amazing dies. I decided to use Highland Heather, Basic White, Gorgeous Grape and a touch of Daffodil Delight. As you may or may not know, I goRead More
Hello Harvest August Craft Box
If you love to create but don’t like to design, cut or score, this club is for you. It includes approximately $15 in free consumable products, several make & takes, and a pdf tutorial. The kit comes in an adorable box for easy and safe storage. This is a monthlyRead More
Non-Traditional Christmas Cards
For years, I listened to non-traditional Christmas carols and used non-traditional Christmas cards. I have to say I was very excited to see the Storybook Gnome Suite in the Stampin’ Up!® Holiday Mini Catalog. This stamp set is perfect for non-traditional cards. Welcome to my Thursday Night Live instructional cardRead More
Decking the Halls
Happy Friday my crafting friends! If you happened to join me last night for my live, you know that we were decking the halls with Boughs of Holly. If you missed the live, you can see the replay on my YouTube channel. I don’t have to tell you, the productsRead More
Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I have been celebrating Christmas in July using products from the newly released Mini Holiday Catalog. The products are so fun, beautiful and showcase the Most Wonderful Time of the Year perfectly. Today, I decided to create using the Christmas Barn bundle. Lots of stamping, coloring and layering. Wouldn’t itRead More
Elegant Trees for Sale
Hello to all my crafty friends! Back again today with another card using the fun and whimsical Trees for Sale stamp set. Today, my card is in white, gold and green. The last few days, I have been creating with the Trees for Sale and matching dies to show theRead More
Mini Catalog Trees for Sale
Hello, my crafty friends and welcome to my blog. I am so happy that you can join me today. This week I am going to focus on a stamp set that I am sure many have overlooked. It is a fun and whimsical stamp set but you can also createRead More
July ~ World Water Coloring Month
This month we pulled out our water painters, ink, stamp pads and pencils and did a few water coloring techniques. We celebrated July ~ World Water Coloring Month! It may seem a bit intimidating, but with practice, you too can watercolor your stamped images. The two cards I am goingRead More
