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  • How’d She Do That?

    Wondering how I made this scalloped bottom panel?  Register here for January Technique Class and find out. January technique is altered die-cutting and includes an extra bonus 4th technique, all for $15.00!  Hurry, registration deadline is December 27th.  Hope to see you at Technique Class on January 7th. Leigh            …

  • Noel Pines

     This card speaks simple and beautiful.  I used the Real Red Glitter embossing powder, which will carried-over into the Occasions catalog. Did you notice the stitching around the Noel greeting?  That is accomplished using the new Stitched Shapes framelits. Supplies used:  Christmas Pines stamp set, Emerald Envy, Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Emerald Envy, Versa Mark…

  • Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days

    Between July 7th – July 31st, you’ll receive a $5.00 Bonus Days coupon for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) that you can use between August 2nd – August 31st. Bonus Days Details An email address is required.  Bonus Days coupon codes will only be delivered to participants via email It’s recommended that…

  • So Sorry

    Sorry I've been missing-in-action for posts.  My brother came from Charlotte for a visit and during his stay, we had to take our dad to the Emergency Room and he was then Life Flighted to Metro due to a brain bleed. Metro was able to stop the bleeding without surgery and dad is now home and…

  • Gold Foil Rose

    Love the gold Rose Garden thinlits.  This card is so rich and elegant looking, but is super easy to make. Supplies used:  Rose Wonder stamp set, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Gold Foil sheets, Blushing Bride, Cucumber Crush ink and Rose Garden Thinlits.   Happy Stamping! Leigh

  • Snikkers

    This site is usually about Stampin' Up! and fun things related to stamping and crafting.  However, this post is dedicated to my sweet baby-dog, Snikkers.  Affectionately, know as Snikker-Doodles, an adorable little miniature poodle, that made his debut into my life sixteen years ago. He was suppose to be my daughter's responsibility, since he was…

  • Because You’re So Nice

    This card was my favorite one from the Botanical Gardens class I held a month ago and features several products from the Botanical Gardens Suite.  I think the Corrugated Paper really adds something extra to this card.  I'm embarrassed to admit that I passed this paper over when I saw it in the annual catalog…

  • Praying for You…

    I like stamp sets that offer a lot of bang for my buck and The Thoughts & Prayers stamp set won't disappoint.  Supplies Used:  Thoughts & Prayers stamp set, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe, Whister White card stock, Mint Macaron, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Circle Card thinlits, Extra large Oval punch. If you…