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What's happening in October???!!!

  ✨ Ready to join the fun of Stampin’ Up! World Cardmaking Day on October 4, 2025 ? ✨ This year’s exclusive kit is packed with everything you need to create 10 gorgeous cards PLUS a handy mailing station —perfect for keeping your happy mail organized! 👉 Don’t wait—secure your kit today! Order by Wednesday, September 24, 2025,  to ensure a shot that it arrives in time for the big event. 📦 Register , grab your kit, mark your calendar, and get ready for a creative day you won’t want to miss! Announcing NEW Virtual Craft Classes Stampin' Up! has something new and exciting for us; Virtual Craft Classes! These classes can be watched live or later on demand, and will include detailed instructions for you to be able to craft along with experienced instructors and make unique projects. With exciting tips and techniques, you'll be inspired to continue crafting long after the class is over! 🎄✨ Mark your calendars! Our very first class featuring the Traditions of Christmas Suite...
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Lovely Florals Everyday Arches

🌟 Welcome back, crafty friends! 🌟 It’s time for another week of creative fun, fresh inspiration, and all things cardmaking! Whether you’re here for new ideas, tips to spark your creativity, or just a little crafty joy to brighten your day, you’ve landed in the right place. ✨ Each week I'll (try to) share projects that are simple, stylish, and full of personality—perfect for sending smiles through the mail. So grab your favorite drink, settle into your happy crafting space, and let’s dive into this week’s cardmaking adventure together. 💌🎨 This week's card was created for a New Product card swap that I participated in with a group of demonstrators. We had to create seven cards, one for each swap participant, using only new products available to demonstrators during the pre-order period, and to do our best work. I loved how this card turned out, and I hope that you do too.  Measurements: Basic White: - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2: scored at 4 1/4" - 3 3/4" x 5" - scrap...

Perfectly Pears In-person Stamping Class

 ✨ Cardmaking Class – Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM ✨ Ready for some crafty fun? Come join me for a hands-on cardmaking class where we’ll make three beautiful greeting cards —each with its own matching envelope. 🎉 No need to bring a thing— all supplies are included! I’ll have everything prepped and ready for you, so you can simply show up, relax, and enjoy the creative process. Whether you’re brand new to cardmaking or a seasoned pro, this class is all about having fun and going home with projects you’ll be proud to send (or keep for yourself!). Here’s what you can look forward to: 💌 Create 3 handmade cards with envelopes 🎨 Try out stamping, layering, and embellishing techniques 🛠 All supplies provided—no shopping or prep on your end ☕ A fun, relaxed atmosphere to connect and craft 📅 When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Where:  Ruiz Public Library, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, Texas Registration : $25 per person or FREE with purcha...

Ooooh I love a good Sketch! A Stamping with Friends Blog Hop!

Welcome, friends! 🌸 Today I’m joining the fun, Stamping With Friends,  Cardmaking Blog Hop with a group of talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators who love to share creativity and inspiration. Each stop along the hop is filled with unique ideas, tips, and projects to spark your imagination. If you’re following along the hop, you’ve just arrived from Lorraine Tierney, and I’m so glad you’re here! If you’re starting with me, be sure to hop all the way through so you don’t miss a single project—there’s inspiration waiting for you at every stop. So don't forget to leave a comment for each of the hoppers. Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into some crafty fun!  The theme this month is to create using design sketch #218 from the Sweet Sunday collection. I'm always challenged to create using sketches that don't provide measurements because I'm awful at guessing at what they could be.  In the corresponding video, I share with you my process...I hope you...

Stop the Presses! Changes are a'comin!

  Hello, hello, hello, Stamping friends! Caron, here...your #atxstampinlady, sharing some big (and I mean BIG) news! Yesterday, Stampin' Up! shared with us some upcoming changes  to their product range, affecting cling stamps, Stampin' Write Markers, and how our dies and photopolymer stamp sets are packaged.  Click here  to see a video explaining the changes. Product Updates Cling Stamps (Red Rubber) Stampin' Up! has decided to discontinue production of cling stamps as key raw materials have become increasingly difficult to source or even unavailable. The last catalog that will include cling stamp sets will be the upcoming September-December Mini Catalog. From November's Online Exclusive release onwards, all new stamp sets will be photopolymer. Available cling stamps sets will be moved to the Last Chance category when both the Mini and Annual Catalog end if they have not sold out. Online Exclusive cling sets will be available until April 2026 at the latest when th...