2016-06-21 15:08
Check out this Magic Card video using my NEW favorite stamp set!!!
Order your Stamp Set here
Please Click on the shopping cart to place your STAMPIN UP! online order. All orders are… Read More
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I invite you to join me as I share my scrapbooking, cardmaking, crafting and quilting projects. Plus tutorials and videos created by my stamper husband.
2016-06-20 12:24
Thank you all for your thoughtfulness of choosing me as your demonstrator for Stampin Up Products.
With my husband losing his job it is really helping us. I appreciate each of you more… Read More
2016-06-19 11:15
I am receiving emails asking me how I am doing, how things are going- what is happening-
So, here are some photos from June Card Club
The 2 projects they made-I used the Swirly Bird S… Read More
2016-06-18 13:42
One of may favorite parts of being a Stampin Up Demonstrator is to teach people how EASY it is to stamp!
They start out hesitant, scared and thinking it takes a lot of effort to stamp and I… Read More
2016-06-10 20:23
I opened my email today and what did I see?
"Congratulations! Based on your project submissions, you have been selected as a display stamper for OnStage Local in Kansas Ci… Read More
2016-06-10 00:10
Published on Jun 9, 2016
The flooding in South Carolina during the end of 2015 caused widespread destruction. Those that survived lost houses and, in some cases, were cut off from food and… Read More
2016-06-07 13:00
Even better, Stampin' Up!'s Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable! Build your Starter Kit your way! For just $99, you get
Your choice of up to $125 worth of any curren… Read More
2016-06-06 23:13
Taking this moment to share photos and brag a bit about my 3 kids
Raymond- my oldest born May 1982
Father to Jack, Logging truck loader aka logger, hunter, and handyman SIN… Read More
2016-06-01 14:02
View the new Catalog Online RIGHT NOW by clicking on this graphic!
Please Click on the shopping cart to place your STAMPIN UP! online order. All orders are shipped using UPS directly to… Read More
2016-06-01 01:55
Create an intricate card front using the Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies and the Big Shot. In just seconds, you can make an elegant card or card wrap. Delicate doesn’t have to be complic… Read More
2016-05-31 01:45
Just a note as a reminder from a previous post-
I no longer have access to the sbcglobal email address that account has been shut down
Please click the icon on the top left column of… Read More
2016-05-31 00:59
During Card Club, I took these photos of Cindy and her sweet cards- I totally forgot to get photos of everyone else as we were so busy chatting and having fun!
Next Club is June 8th co… Read More
2016-05-26 13:01
My sweet friends, life has a way of happening to each of us. Yesterday my husband lost his job. We have no idea where or what we will be going/doing as it is still to early to tell. He… Read More
2016-05-25 04:49
Here is a sneak peak of the New In-colors, papers, inks and some of the new accessories!
Sales for the new 2016 Catalog begin next week, did you pick up your catalog at my studio yet?
REMI… Read More
2016-05-19 18:23
June is an epic month for you!
For each Stampin Up! event a host has with $350 USD or more in sales, that host will receive $35 USD in Extra Stampin’ Rewards
YES that is an extra $35… Read More
2016-05-18 13:49
There are only a few more weeks until you will happily be shopping from the new annual catalog!!!
I am handing out the new catalog today in card class- wish you were here!
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2016-05-16 22:37
Today I have been prepping my studio for card club beginning this Wednesday and when I brought my pre-order box down and opened it, ALL 5 of my new incolor ink pads and 2 of the re-inkers ar… Read More
2016-05-13 10:45
Monday I spent the day Jammin- yep here are a few photos
25 pounds of strawberries from the berry farm up the road and last week it was 25 pounds and I froze them all with the help of… Read More
2016-05-12 18:33
First of all, I received my Stampin Up pre order from the brand new 2016-2017 catalog just a few minutes ago and I haven't even opened the box- GASP! I also have a box of catalogs for… Read More
2016-05-06 17:44
Sunday afternoon I was sitting on the couch eating lunch after church when the front door opened and in ran the grandpups, my daughter and her boyfriend as a surprise for my birthday. … Read More
2016-04-28 12:00
The You’re So Lovely Project Kit includes supplies to make 12 adorable cards AND 12 bags with tags. But that’s not all. You can use those same supplies to make 36 treat packages… Read More
2016-04-27 17:59
Hi everyone
Just a note to let you know that using my sbcglobal email address will no longer work- since getting the crash and changing to this different computer, I cannot access my sbc acc… Read More
2016-04-21 16:53
Ok, so here is what has been happening the last 2 weeks; desktop computer hard drive CRASHED- I just got a new one back here in the office last night (well new to me). I am trying to… Read More
2016-04-01 10:37
Back by special request- Card Club
Begins May 11, 2016 10 am
Preregistration REQUIRED
Held once a month here in my home.
Each participant will have a chance to be Hostess… Read More
2016-03-30 10:36
Sale a Bration ENDS March 31,2016 @ midnight Mountain Standard Time.
Don't miss out on FREE items- SEE THEM HERE
Please Click on the shopping cart to place your STAMPIN UP! online o… Read More
2016-03-27 10:00
There is no song sung by children that is more moving, more spiritual or more beautiful than this one. In a sacrament service it will bring the entire congregation to tears.
This sweet video… Read More
2016-03-26 10:53
With the warmer weather it's fun to have cute nails both on your feet and fingers!~
This is one of the "fun" things I sell- yes I have a few different things I sell because I not only… Read More
2016-03-25 11:00
So, as you have noticed- I have not been doing much paper crafting lately. It seems that every time I plan to spend a day "creating" something or someone else changes my plans. I… Read More
2016-03-24 10:36
March is a BIG month—it’s our third birthday AND we just shipped our one millionth kit! To celebrate, we’re sending a special gift with your April kit: an exclusive stam… Read More
2016-03-24 00:53
I am so excited! I love Sarah just like I love Shellie! Here is a copy and paste of Sarah's Fb post today
Sara Douglass, Stampin' Up CEO
I’m humbled and excited to con… Read More
2016-03-23 11:35
Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week: What I Love Stamp Set
Know what we love? This exclusive Sale-A-Bration stamp set! It includes 10 photopolymer stamps, perfect for layering and creating d… Read More
2016-03-22 14:34
Have you heard about Stella and her Winking?
Add sparkle to your projects without the mess. The Wink of Stella Glitter Brush is perfect for writing and adding subtle controlled… Read More
2016-03-21 19:10
I have received emails asking about our Thrive Honey Crystals, so I decided to post this awesome Chef Todd Video that will answer those questions- visually!
I use this honey all the time and… Read More
2016-03-14 11:54
Are you a card fanatic? Then don’t miss out on Sale-A- Bration’s Project Life® card collection. It’s perfect for memory making, but it’s just as fantastic for ca… Read More
2016-03-13 12:01
While we were in California a couple weeks ago for the baptism of our adorable Granddaughter, we made a stop at a book store and I found a book titled "Amazed by Grace" by Sheri Dew. I… Read More
2016-03-11 20:58
If you like Roses, you will absolutely LOVE this bundle!
You will find this awesome Bundle on Page 18 of the Occasions Catalog- #140804 OR, click the link for the cat… Read More
2016-03-08 14:51
I love our weekly deals because as a demonstrator, I get the deals AND a discount too!!
I have come across some really FUN photos and I plan to share one a day for a while- here is t… Read More
2016-03-06 11:28
Ok, ok the title was corney, but when you see this really cute birthday card you will understand my attempt at humor- lol
I began by cutting out an ice cream cone in 3 colors on… Read More
2016-03-04 19:24
I am working with the new Birthday Bouquet designer paper from the Occasions 2016 catalog, and let me tell you how MUCH I love it! I also ordered the cardstock pack that coordina… Read More
2016-03-01 11:50
You read correctly!
We have been canning candy bought for 50% off after Valentines. We will also be doing Easter candies in the next couple weeks but I am not waiting for a sale… Read More
2016-02-28 12:46
Huh? What? 2000 bars?
Yes, I found a recipe on Pinterest for 2000 calorie food bars for emergency situations- so I made a batch!
They are VERY VERY Hard but they are tasty… Read More
2016-02-25 12:23
You know me, always on the look out for a bargain- well I found one on the19th- a FB post for FREE BANANAS!
So, I had Kay pick up 3 boxes and gave one to my canning partner- and from t… Read More
2016-02-23 21:20
Sigh, the office crud my loving hubby shared is finally gone from my body! What an inconvenience that was~! Thank goodness for nose spray, Thieves oil and oregano oil from youngl… Read More
2016-02-19 15:15
I am sorry for the lack of posts the last week, I have been doing parties: 2 Thrive, 1 Jamberry and an online Stampin Up Party. It's Party time obviously! PLUS, 2 You… Read More
2016-02-11 12:32
Yes it's spelled correctly and I am joining the movement Stampin Up's very own Shannon West has started!
This stamp will soon be available to purchase and will be a limited edition stamp o… Read More
2016-02-10 13:00
This Kit is on my order list for my next order and then they came up with these fabulous videos! I am stoked!!!
Be SURE to watch Phoebe at the end of this first video- I was lau… Read More
2016-02-09 16:06
So, I think I am going to live after all! Wow, this cold was something else!
I have some fun news to share: for years I have had fingernails that chip and crack no matter what I… Read More
2016-02-07 12:47
This is a great explanation of me today! But, I know its from last year as the teams are not correct- Yet, it says exactly what I feel! Bring on the Clydesdales!! Read More
2016-02-03 17:55
It all began in hubbys office - then he caught it and brought it home and now I have a horrible cold. I am working on Valentines and when they are all finished I promise to share photo… Read More
2016-01-25 15:46
Yep, you read right- I have a new Grandpup her name is Sophie - I call her Princess Sophie and she is Corgi and mini Aussie- and totally cute!
Here is my daughter's reasoning for the new pup… Read More
2016-01-24 11:54
I found this graphic and HAD to share with all of you!!!
I am thankful for each of you and your sweet emails and comments!
Have a beautiful day!
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2016-01-23 13:54
I am so very very excited to introduce you to our 22nd grandbaby
LeAnn Charity Bill Born January 14, 2016 8lb 2 oz 22 inches long!
Mom Jodie and Daddy Trevor ar… Read More
2016-01-22 15:57
If I had $1.00 for each time I have been asked that question about my home canned bacon, well, I could make several trips out west to see my grandkids!
I took the pint jar of home cann… Read More
2016-01-21 17:18
It is true, as we get older the time flies by- ugh!
Here is a really cute Valentine idea for your grandkids, kids, stamping/quilting friends or classmates!
These would make FABULOUS Te… Read More
2016-01-19 18:37
Memory keeping is made simple with Project Life® by Stampin' Up! Learn tips and tricks from Stampin' Up! staff who love and live the Project Life® method of memory keeping.
Moving fr… Read More
2016-01-17 13:40
My crafting friends of all kinds of crafts have been raving about their new Ikea Carts- some have gone back to buy multiples!
Yesterday we were in St Louis and we were able to attend the tem… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Flowering Fields Stamp Set & Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper This stamp set and Designer Series Paper are so perfectly coordinated, you’ll be blown away by all the ways you… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I was determined last year to finish quilts, have them quilted, bind them etc.... I took 9 to a gal locally and it took over 6 months to get them back. (standard) I have already Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This is me for sure! And it probably should go back further in years! lolol Have a beautiful Sunday~ hugs, Gwen Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I am asked frequently: "how much does it cost to join Stampin Up, when is the best value on the kit" The best time of the year is RIGHT NOW during Sale a Bration when Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I found this on Pinterest, and I plan to print and frame it for my studio! Happy New Year everyone!! May this year bless us all with creativity and "finished" projects!! Reminder, 4 days unt… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I am a quilter. I started when I was 16. That was back in oh, about 1977 ish- I Really began quilting in 1981 and I had a quilt shop at my home in a Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Happy Almost New Year everyone! I mentioned that I was sorting my papers and I wanted to give you a photo update! The Papers are all sorted and put away and I STILL have empty Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We all want to be inspired, we want to feel loved, and needed. We all are in charge of our future as much as we made the decisions in our past. I came across a Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Fun! This is what I will be doing as soon as I wade my way through these unfinished sewing projects. I am taking an hour a day to continue to organize my studio just to Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Several of you have asked me what exactly SAB is. SAB is abbreviated for Sale A Bration a yearly even sponsored by Stampin Up! When you spend $50.00 before shipping and tax you are able Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Let the binding continue- This adorable quilt is for Grandbaby #22. Yes, I said, #22 Mom and Dad decided to wait till birth to find out the sex of the baby so I made this Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Ok, I admit it! I love making my own lotions and body butter/creams! I am trying a recipe that I found on Pinterest for DIY Whipped Body Butter (with beeswax and honey) It's REALLY easy Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This evening we are attending the Baptism of a dear young man who just turned 8 (he calls me Grammie Gwen). I have a gift but I wasn't sure how I wanted to wrap it Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My Step Dad Ken will have surgery for the cancer in the right side of his throat on April 18th. If he survives the anesthesia and they get it all out we "should" be good Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Wednesday Update: Mom did NOT have a TIA, there are MANY types of stroke and she had a stroke. On the MRI, they DID find a tiny bit of bleeding in her brain. The doctor Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Monday morning about 9:30, I received a call from the nusing home, My Mom had a stroke and they had called the ambulance. Katie and I got out of here quickly and headed for the Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My sweet daughter is home for the week for spring break and this is what it looks like on Sunday afternoon after you have driven 1800 PLUS miles to see your mom! I just let Read More
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