New Product share & video tutorial on how to create sky through aspen trees

January 5, 2026

Last week I shared a video highlighting the new products I pre-ordered from both the 2026 Spring catalog and the newest Online Exclusives. I also shared some swaps using new products including this one I made:

This was made with a new stamp set called Aspen Grove. You might know I have a love for tree and leaf stamp sets so this was a definite ‘yes’ on my list. I made over 20 of these for my swap! But I like making multiples of cards I love.

I chose Old Olive, Black and Balmy Blue as my colors here. I knew I wanted a blue sky between the tree limbs so I had to figure out a way to do that. Mmm…..

Here’s what I did: I stamped the three tree limbs on a post it not and fussy cut around and between them. I then stamped on my White card stock and placed the post it note over the stamped image. Now I can add Balmy Blue ink over it all. Tip: I did add a bit more adhesive on the post it note but the best thing would be to use a post it note that is sticky all over (found at the office stores).

After I added the blue sky with a blending brush I stamped the tree leaves repeatedly at the top using Old Olive ink, stamping in both 1st & 2nd generation inks (stamping off once).
The greeting is from a new stamp set called Prayers & Promises.

Here’s the free project sheet you can download or print. Click here.

As you can see below the images in this set are mostly tree limbs and leaves. It’s what I like to call a ‘builder’ set where you can create your own scenes.

Did you spy the new embossing folder called Lovely Stripes? I placed it in the folder on the angle to add more interest. This folder and the stamp set will be available starting tomorrow – Tuesday, January 6th! Click here to shop.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and the new product shares too. I hope you watch! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.

January Specials:

Bonus days are here!

Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

January’s Product of the Month
Fabulous Sayings set
Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards

April 24, 2020

We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night. Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session. In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together!

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I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready. They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs. It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here.

Supplies:
Free as a Bird stamp set
Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
Blends markers – Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

Measurements:
Pool Party card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
DSP – left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
*I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

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Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

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So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP – one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
Black 4" X 4 1/8"
Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

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Check out the retiring list; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number.

Online orders please use this host code for April:

RBXHNWMV

If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

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Darling Label Punch Box; just $6.95! That’s over 80% off!

April 23, 2020

I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list. Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75? That's down from $45 in the catalog! It's just one of the amazing deals going on now. It will not last long!!!

See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog. It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box! Oh my gosh! What a crafty deal!

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I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards!

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The tutorial for these cards can be found here for just $10.

There are more deals like this; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number.

If you're local, I am placing an order tonight. Let me know what you'd like to get.

If you're long distance order online and use this host code for April: RBXHNWMV

If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

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Last Chance Products; Retiring List is here!

April 22, 2020
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Here's the list of items going away! Get your order in ASAP if you want something really bad; things go so fast!

Annual Catalog Retiring List

Mini Catalog Retiring List

Or click here to see them in my online store; easier to see!

Update on some products:
1. There are many popular items on sale! See them all here.
2. Stampin' Blends are not retiring; they will only be available in combo packs though.
3. Snail is retiring! Get it while you can. But the next tape runner is supposed to be better!
4. Some of the bundles on the retiring list are returning separately; not in a bundle.
5. All Glimmer paper is retiring!
6. The embossing buddy is on the list! Yikes! It's a must have for heat embossing. Get yours now!
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Use this host code for April: RBXHNWMV (unless you're order is over $150; then don't use the code. You'll receive your own host benefits).
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