/


Latest Post

Life is Beautiful Halloween card; masking & bats galore!


Fall is in the air around here in North Dakota.  Each week it's getting cooler, the leaves are changing and it's getting dark so early! That means Halloween is coming soon!

I was creating squares for a Halloween framed sampler for a Team swap (see this post) and had an extra one. So I decided to create a card with it.   

To make the square I first stamped the tree image from Life is Beautiful onto a 2 3/4" piece of White CS using Smoky Slate ink.  Then I used a 1 1/2" mask over the center and sponged on Pretty Peacock ink.  Next I placed the window/mask over the sponged area and added Cajun Craze ink in the 'hole' to create the moon.   It's layered onto a 2 7/8" piece of Whisper White CS.

Other details:

  • The bats are fussy cut from the Magic in This Night Designer paper.  I did sponge the edges with Black ink. 
  • The greeting is from the Banner Year stamp set and is on a Tasteful Labels die-cut. 
  • The main card is Cajun Craze and the designer paper strip is 2" X 5 1/2" 

I can't wait for you to see the amazing Halloween samplers tomorrow!  

~~~

Current Host code is HYSHW6QB

Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!


It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

All Posts

  • Freestyle Creativity with ephemera & leftovers!


    Have you ever gathered some of your extra die-cuts and layers and just played?  We did this at my Team Meeting this weekend and they loved it!  

    I put out lots of extra die-cuts and layers plus the Fully Flowering and Greetings for All ephemera plus the Stripes & Florals cards and envelopes and they had fun making their style of cards.  These are mine: 

    Here are each of them below.  The left two include some ephemera and the right two feature dies and greetings I had on hand. 

    I found that layering dies and ephemera onto another layer like the white die-cut above or the Lemon Lolly & Black DSP layers below helps anchor them. 

     

    The colors in the Stripes & Florals cards and envelopes are Balmy Blue & Bubble Bath.  Nice soft colors you can accent easily.

    See these pretty cards & envelopes here.  

    The cards above & below feature a bunch of dies I had on hand. Above includes Basic Beige and Gold. 

    The card below includes Basic Gray & Pretty Peacock. 

     

    I hope you're encouraged to try making cards using your leftovers.

    ~~~

    April Specials

    Don't miss the deals in the Last Chance list here!


    *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one. 

    Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

    ~~~  

    Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

    See this gorgeous suite here

    Get a free PDF tutorial of your choice with any order over $55 at my shop here 


    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • 3 new kits by Stampin’ Up! now available in the store


    Stampin' Up! released 3 new kits in their substantial Kit Collection this month.  Two are cards and one is a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers.  

    You can find each of these kits and many more on this link.  Even though I am an experienced crafter I love working with kits.  It's a lovely break from thinking and planning.  But if I want to be creative I can still jazz up the kits. 

    My favorite is the Paper Bouquet kit.  I ordered two – one for my daughter for Mother's Day.  What a perfect gift! 

    ~~~

    April Specials

    Don't miss the deals in the Last Chance list here!


    *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one. 

    Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

    ~~~  

    Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

    See this gorgeous suite here

    Get a free gift from me with any order over $50

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Wow!!! All orders over $20 now earn host rewards!


    Stampin' Up! is changing how they reward purchases.  Good news!  From now on all orders over $20 will earn 10% on the purchase!  This is so exciting because many orders have not met the previous $150 level in order to receive host benefits.  

    Here's how it works:

    1. Create an online account and be sure to opt in for Stampin' Rewards.
    2. You can use your earned rewards on any future order. 
    3. Spend or save them. It's up to you how many you want to use. 
    4. They are good for one year and the oldest rewards will be allocated first. 
    5. Host codes are no longer available; enjoy your own rewards now!  

    Click below to watch the video by Sara.

    Go here to shop & earn your own rewards! 

    ~~~

    April Specials

    Don't miss the deals in the Last Chance list here!


    *host codes have been discontinued; no need to add one.  Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

    ~~~  

    Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

    See this gorgeous suite here

    Get a free gift from me with any order over $55

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



Notice: LeeAnn Greff, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Manager. The content of this website is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this website is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up! Copyright 2025