I love birds and Cardinals are one of my favorites, especially for Christmas! This very easy card was made with the 'Merry Moments' Designer Series Paper (#115672) that I have had a LOT of fun with. And this was one of my quick Christmas Cards from my 'Christmas Card Class/Club' in September. The card design is a paper saver and a money saver... if you notice, the designer paper is 'inside' ... View Post
Dashing Dasher Christmas Card
This is most likely going to be my Christmas Card this year! And it took only one $8.95 stamp called 'Dasher' (#116816). This is another one of my Christmas Card Class/Club creations from last week's September class and I believe that there is only one spot left for my October Class if at all. You can see my August & September Christmas Card classes and download the supply list here. ... View Post
September Christmas Card Class/Club
UPDATE: To see all of the past Christmas Card Classes available 'In the Mail', click here. I'm excited (to finally be done) with my cards for this month's Christmas Card Class/Club! Tonight's class event is full, but you can register to receive the 'Class in the Mail' featuring step-by-step instructions for all 5 cards with your $30 online purchase (and by the way, my 'In the Mail' ... View Post
Sweet Centers Halloween Treat
I just *had* to have this set when it became available and then I must admit that I fell down on the job by not actually using it! This is part of my neverending disappointment at being born into working class... and not having the good sense to at least marry into it <big sigh>, ;-) . So, I finally got the excuse to play with it for my Stamp a Stack last night where we made this simple ... View Post
Calendar of Events Updated
*If you receive this article by e-mail and the links don't work, go to www.ustamp4fun.com and read it online* I have updated my Calendar for my fall classes and events... and I have just put registration for our Team's Fall Rubber Stamp Festival that will again be held at the Newark Baptist Church (in Elkton, MD) on Saturday morning October 3rd. Click here for more information and to ... View Post
Christmas Card Club/Class
Announcing my new Christmas Card Class/Club starting August 24th! You can join for one month or for all four and get a gift from me in December! Your options are to come and make 20 cards (envelopes are included) and they will be multiples of 4 or 5 designs. I have a long distance option I call 'In the Mail' members... you can read about here. View my Christmas Card Class/Club page ... View Post
Good Cheer Stampin’ Up! Set
I DO believe in Santa!!! And what better way to show it but with a set sampler with the *new* Stampin' Up! Christmas set "Good Cheer" (set of three lovely stamps!). Enjoy the samples below and be sure to 1) Leave feedback and take a chance at winning my 'Blog Candy' (this offer is over... sorry) AND 2) Return to watch the video of how these projects were made! NOTE: Click on any image for a ... View Post
Seaside Birthday Card
I just absolutely love this set of seashells... and unfortunately it doesn't appear to be being replaced in the new catalog... Seaside #113512 features 5 shells and is $25.95. You can view the set online in my post last week. The card is whisper white and the pink toile print is from Bella Birds designer series paper (also retiring June 30th). The body of the card is Bordering Blue and ... View Post
Seaside Memories
Even though this awesome set of shells is retiring on June 30th, it will remain in my personal collection of favorites not going anywhere anytime soon! This card was made with Bordering Blue, Bashful Blue, and Creamy Caramel cardstock colors and Close to Cocoa inks. The focal shell is embossed in white embossing powder and sponged with the Bordering Blue. The shells at the bottom were ... View Post
Crazy for Cupcakes Birthday Card
This is a money/gift card holder that I've done in the past but with an adorable 'old fashioned soda shoppe' type exterior! I have seen the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper (#113980, $9.95) used as a window overhang like this and decided that it would be the perfect cover for a birthday money gift. I had a lot of feedback about my post the other day (See: Rose Accordion Bookmark Card) and the ... View Post
May Online Shopping Special!
Finding the perfect card & gift for a man is always challenging ….until now. WOW that special guy--or your husband, LOL-- with a fantastic set of four masculine “fun-fold” cards and briefcase-shaped gift box. Each card is based on an original template and is created out of one sheet of DP making it a unique card & gift-card holder- in-one! Your $50+ online purchase will earn you this ... View Post
Eastern Influences Thank You Card
What an easy 'thank you' card! I need to share more of my samples of things that I have done with the Eastern Influences stamp set! The card is vanilla with Sahara Sand inset and the Designer Series paper 'Bella Bleu' pattern I chose is also Vanilla with the Sahara Sand pattern. The birds are cut out and popped up. The flower is touched up with Pretty in Pink marker and the deeper color ... View Post