“No river can return to it’s source, yet all rivers must have a beginning.” ~Native American Proverb

As of yesterday I am no longer a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. After almost 10 years, it feels really strange. So much has changed in my life recently…more demands at work and more demands from aging family members means that I haven’t any extra time to run my SU business. It doesn’t look like it will settle down any time soon so I made the decision to let something go. That something was SU. I will always look back fondly at my time as a demo and being part of such an awesome company. I will also have forever friendships with truly beautiful people that I met via Stampin’ Up!

I’m still madly in love with papercrafting so any extra time I can find (probably late at night), you’ll find me playing with all my stamping goodies. I’m really looking forward to expanding my papercrafting horizons and can’t wait to play with all the wonderful products that are out there. Last year I became certified in Copic Markers and am so excited to “get my Copic on”. I will continue to share all the projects I create on my blog.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

You’ll be top dog with this birthday card featuring adorable playful pooches!

Stamps: Not So Seriously*.
Paper: Calypso Coral, 12X12 Textured Card Stock – Brights Collection, Soft Suede, Watercolor Paper.
Ink: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Soft Suede.
Accessories: Daffodil Delight 1-1/4 Inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon*, Aqua Painter, Pinking Hearts Border Punch*, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2012 Stampin’ Up!®

*These items will retire next week…don’t delay, order today!

Beveled Windowpanes are perfect for layering over Designer Series Paper or highlighting a stamped image–as shown here with the Clearly For You card.

Stamps: Clearly For You; Hello, Doily.
Paper: Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory, 12X12 Textured Card Stock – Neutrals Collection, 12X12 Textured Card Stock – Brights Collection.
Ink: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede.
Accessories: Beveled Windowpanes, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Matchbox Bigz Xl Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz Die, Crumb Cake 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon, Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2012 Stampin’ Up!®

Stamps: Lean On Me, Netting.
Paper: 12X12 Textured Card Stock – Subtles Collection, 12X12 Textured Card Stock – Regals Collection, Old Olive, Watercolor Paper.
Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, More Mustard, Old Olive, Blush Blossom, Jet Black Stazon.
Accessories: Aqua Painter, Designer Buttons – Regals Collection, 3/8 Inch Twill Tape, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2012 Stampin’ Up!®

Unique backgrounds really make your cards stand out. The Celebrate card uses the gorgeous Hello, Doily background stamp for a look that’s bold–and trendy!

Stamps: Hello, Doily; Build A Blossom; Fabulous Phrases.
Paper: Very Vanilla, Brights Collection 12X12 Textured Card Stock, 2010 In Color 12X12 Textured Card Stock.
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Soft Suede.
Accessories: Very Vanilla 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon, Antique Brads, Blossom Petals Xl Punch, Curly Label Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2012 Stampin’ Up!®

For a gift that will wow anyone, create a unique handmade box with the Blossom Box Bigz L Die. Add stamped images from the Raining Flowers Set to embellish a unique gift that’s blossoming with style and creativity.

Stamps: Kindness Matters, Raining Flowers.
Paper: Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack – Neutrals Collection, Old Olive, Pool Party, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, More Mustard, Old Olive.
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Blossom Box Bigz Die, Boho Blossoms Punch, Merry Medley On Board, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2012 Stampin’ Up!®

Holy Cow! Imagine how much fun this would be! Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Tamzin Cochrane was the winner of the stamp space makeover at convention last year, and what a makeover it turned out to be! Hold onto your hat while you watch this whirlwind of creativity (AKA the Gardners) transform Tamzin’s stamp space into a place of inspiration!

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xE8iv_PJrQ&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

You can bless the lives of others with a handmade card made with the Crosses of Hope stamp set.

Stamps: Crosses Of Hope.
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Old Olive, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Old Olive.
Accessories: Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2012 Stampin’ Up!®

You don’t need an excuse to create a handmade card. You just need a friend who would be thrilled to receive it. This Friend card was created with the Furry Folk Stamp Set.

Stamps: Furry Folk, Friendly Phrases.
Paper: Subtles Textured Cardstock, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Whisper White.
Ink: Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi.
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Pear Pizzazz 1/2 Inch Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Purchase everything you need to create this project by clicking here. Project and image © 2011 Stampin’ Up!®

Don’t ya just love all the new Dies in the Occasions Mini?! Here are two videos from Stampin’ Up! featuring the Paper Doily Die and the Hearts Collection Framelits Die.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2aqnpOyXWg&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LGrK3iG_PU&feature=relmfu[/youtube]

To purchase these dies and other supplies seen in the videos, visit my online store by clicking here.