TGCDT - March Blog Hop - Beautiful Sentimental Park
written on March 10, 2023, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
TGCDT - February Blog Hop - "Having Some Fun at The Pond"
written on February 10, 2023, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
TGCDT January Blog Hop - "Thanks A Bunch"
written on January 13, 2023, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
Come join my Stamping Stars Team - Now is a great time.
written on January 6, 2023, 8:32 pm
It's A Fabulous Time To Join My Team!New team members already get a FABULOUS DEAL being able to select whatever product they like to customize their own Starter Kit, but that deal is even more special during the January - February...
TGCDT - November Blog Hop - The Beautiful Lovely & Lasting Bundle
written on November 11, 2022, 12:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
TGCDT - October Blog Hop - Welcome Fall and Hello Harvest
written on October 14, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
September 2022 "Spooky Treats" Paper Pumpkin
written on September 17, 2022, 6:16 pm
Every month I look forward to the arrival of my Paper Pumpkin crafting kit with great anticipation - there is always something fun and creative to spend the day crafting with. The September kit did not disappoint. There are 18 clever and...
Kraft Notecards Meets Happy Forrest Friends & Ringed With Nature For A Fantastic Deal!
written on September 9, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world,...
TGCDT - August Blog Hop - Swim Little Fishies - Swim! Delightful underwater themed cards with "A Fish And A Wish"
written on August 12, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world,...
TGCDT - July Blog Hop - 40+ Easy Cards for the Men in Your Life with just the "He's The Man" Designer Series Paper Pack
written on July 8, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
Check Out The Storybook Gnomes Suite
written on July 4, 2022, 11:13 am
This fun collection of crafting products has everything you need to create fun Gnome themed projects. You can either stamp, color and die cut the images from the stamp set, or you can die cut or fussy cut images from the colourful Designer Series...
Sale-A-Bration Has Started! There Are Lots of FREE Products For You to Choose From With A Qualifying Order
written on July 1, 2022, 5:40 pm
With the launch of the new July-December Mini Catalogue comes the second Sale-A-Bration event for 2022 - and that means a great selection of totally FREE product you can get with a qualifying order. Watch the video below for a brief outline...
Let's Set Sail With A Fun & Easy Bundle
written on June 7, 2022, 4:23 pm
Let your crafting dreams set sail with the Let’s Set Sail Bundle. Slow down, breathe deeply, and imagine the breeze on your face as you stamp a scene with a sailboat, calm water, and birds lazily circling overhead. Punch out the images using the...
TGCDT - June Blog Hop - Raindrops on Roses And Flowering Rain Boots
written on June 10, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world,...
2022 Annual Catalogue Extravaganza
written on May 27, 2022, 12:55 pm
The Treasures Stampers Leadership Team is excited to be hosting our 7th online, coast-to-coast crafting event - the Annual Catalogue Extravaganza! We'd love for you to join us on Saturday June 4th. for a whole day of fun crafting and discovery....
TGCDT - May Blog Hop - Hues of Happiness
written on May 13, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
The Sun Prints Suite Collection is a Must Have for 2022
written on May 5, 2022, 11:43 am
Create unique, organic-feel papercrafting projects with the Sun Prints Suite Collection. Each piece is designed to work with and complement one another, from the mix of organic and botanical imagery included in the...
Additional Tulip & Windmill Cards With Flowering Fields
written on May 4, 2022, 9:44 pm
The Flowering Fields suite featured recently in my online Cards & Cards event, and we created two beautiful cards with it. I though I would share those cards here with you. Cards & Cards is an online event I do with crafters from...
Beautiful Projects with the Flowering Tulips Bundle
written on April 25, 2022, 12:52 pm
The Flowering Tulips Bundle is the epitome of spring and all that comes with it: hope, joy, sunshine, and brighter days ahead. Just imagine all the cards you can create with that kind of built-in optimism. You can stamp, then die cut a single tulip...
Let's Take Another Look at Butterfly Brilliance
written on March 31, 2022, 11:22 am
Pssssttt.... I'm giving away an early secret here, but I just had to share - both the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set and the Brilliant Dies are carrying over to the new Annual Catalogue! Although no longer priced as a bundle, it is still an...
TGCDT - April Blog Hop - Fields of Tulips & Windmills
written on April 8, 2022, 11:06 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
TGCDT - March Blog Hop - Beautiful & Easy Cards With "Oceanfront"
written on March 11, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world,...
Introducing the Grassy Grove Bundle
written on March 5, 2022, 7:50 pm
If you like versatility in your paper-crafting, you’ll love the Grassy Grove Bundle! This stamp and die bundle features nature-inspired images that are perfect for both men and women and ideal for all types of occasions - from thanks and hello, to...
Let's Build Some Robots
written on March 1, 2022, 9:30 pm
Take a byte out of the Robot Buddies Kit! This kit includes enough supplies to configure 9 cards with 9 coordinating envelopes, and includes everything you need including TWO Stampin' Spots ink pads. There is more than enough supplies to...
20% OFF the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine and a Great Selection of Compatible Bundles
written on February 22, 2022, 12:37 pm
It’s time to meet your NEW mini crafting companion: the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine! If you don't presently have a die cutting and embossing tool, this might be a great promotion for you!This mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable,...
So Many Possibilities With The Daffodil Daydream Bundle
written on February 5, 2022, 2:31 pm
This beautiful new bundle from the January - June Mini Catalogue helps you easily create fantastic cards for Easter and Springtime. It includes a red rubber stamp set with beautiful images for stamping, and a die set that lets you create very...
TGCDT - February Blog Hop - Fun With "Catch You Later"
written on February 11, 2022, 1:15 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world,...
Introducing "Sweet Talk"
written on February 4, 2022, 10:00 am
Valentine's Day just around the corner, what better way to spread the LOVE than with a brand new suite or products that includes all the necessary paper and embellishments to create fantastic Valentine's and treat...
Gentlemen Crafters January 2022 Blog Hop - "Happy Hedgehogs"
written on January 14, 2022, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to...
2021 Paper Pumpkin In Review
written on December 29, 2021, 1:16 pm
is shaping up to be a FABULOUS year for Paper Pumpkin! Contact me today if you want to get in on this fun monthly crafting opportunity. Jan 10 is the sign-up deadline to be able to get the January Kit, but you can...
TGCDT - November Blog Hop - Penguins & Friends Fun In The Snow
written on November 12, 2021, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators...
TGCDT October 2021 Blog Hop - Santa Paws is Coming
written on October 15, 2021, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the...
TGCDT September 2021 Blog Hop - Nuts About Squirrels
written on September 10, 2021, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the...
TGCDT August 2021 Blog Hop - I'm A Little Sheepish
written on August 13, 2021, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world,...
Don't put your cactus in a drawer!
written on August 6, 2021, 3:47 pm
Let me start off this blog post by saying that if one is going to "tuck something away for safe-keeping", or to "bring out at another time when you can share it and create with a friend".... one should not do that at the beginning of a pandemic...
Revisiting Sail Away with Mountain Air
written on July 24, 2021, 3:03 pm
Growing up where a 20-30 minute drive in any direction brings you to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Fundy with the world's highest tides, and now Living on the South Shore of Nova Scotia just 20 minutes away from iconic Peggy's Cove,...
Revisiting Parisian Beauty
written on July 24, 2021, 2:28 pm
The Parisian Beauty suite was another of the ones that I purchased and prepared classes and events for spring of 2020 with great anticipation.... The colours are so fun and bright, and the beautiful DSP with champagne foil highlights makes every...
Revisiting Pretty Peacock
written on July 24, 2021, 2:05 pm
My sister Sue came for a week-long visit this month, and we spent time working with this lovely suite of products before saying goodbye to it in my fall sale. I loved the peacock suite when I first saw it, and I did make a bunch of cards and...
TGCDT June 2021 Blog Hop - I'm Just Peachy, Thanks!
written on June 11, 2021, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that...
Fun with the May Paper Pumpkin - Batter Up!
written on June 10, 2021, 3:44 pm
Baseball is something I enjoyed in my childhood, and this kit had some great ideas for cards for fans. I personally didn't NEED 9 baseball cards, so I repurposed three of them to become Canada Day cards, and I changed up the design of the...
TGCDT May 2021 Blog Hop - Simply Elegant
written on May 14, 2021, 10:00 am
Welcome friends, It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world,...
TGCDT April 2021 Blog Hop - Happy Hydrangea
written on April 9, 2021, 10:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to share...
Fun-Bunny Loves Easter Cards
written on March 30, 2021, 12:47 am
I was in the mood to make some fun Easter cards today. This cute little bunny is from the retired "Welcome Easter" stamp set - one of my favourites, and one I've kept because I love the critters. You don't even need to colour him in - he's...
Hanging Out With Kangaroo & Company
written on March 26, 2021, 3:46 pm
The Kangaroo family dropped in this week to say hello - what a fun bunch they are. All ready with birthday presents, flowers, happy mail, love and kisses, and a whole host of happy thoughts. These cards were all part of a monthly stamp set...
Last Chance Product List - Now till May 3
written on March 24, 2021, 6:56 pm
If you love great deals, our Last-Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog—and as an extra bonus—you’ll get a peek at the list of items carrying over to...
Spring & Easter Blog Hop - Fun & Simple Easter Treat Boxes
written on March 20, 2021, 5:00 am
Welcome! I am happy to be participating in this international blog hop started by my friend and fellow Gentlemen Crafter; Rene Guenther from Leipzig Germany. I am sure we will see lots of fun and bright spring projects from the, almost 20,...
Star Wars Explosion Box Card
written on March 15, 2021, 9:56 pm
Star Wars has always been a favourite of mine, and many of my family and friends as well. My nephew's birthday is coming up this weekend and he is a big fan, so I decided to make him a very special card. I'm using the very popular...
TGCDT March 2021 Blog Hop - Flit Float & Flutter Like A Butterfly
written on March 12, 2021, 10:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to share our...
Mother's Day Cards With Timeless Tulips
written on March 10, 2021, 8:33 pm
"Timeless Tulips" is one of my most favourite stamp sets, and one I will probably keep forever as I find myself pulling it off the shelf time and time again. Today I was thinking about the snow finally being gone and the tulips and crocuses...
Mother's Day Cards With Love of Felt
written on March 10, 2021, 8:22 pm
I don't normally like to feature anything that isn't current on my blog, but "For The Love of Felt" was one of those special kits that was well loved and well used back in 2019. The intended card designs were quite fun, and very useful. I did...
Fun With February's Paper Pumpkin Kit
written on March 1, 2021, 1:32 pm
I am always saying how fun and creative I find Paper Pumpkin to be - and this month's kit really delivered on the fun. There were so many beautiful layers colours and textures to play with. I decided to go totally rogue with this...
Get A FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit!
written on February 14, 2021, 11:44 pm
Start a 3-month trial subscription to Paper Pumpkin with me before the end of February and receive your choice of a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit from my stash - PLUS - a FREE Sale-A-Bration item - PLUS - choice of two free 16-project Glamour Squad...
TGCDT February 2021 Blog Hop - Some Kick A$$ Cards
written on February 12, 2021, 10:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to share our...
TGCDT January 2021 Blog Hop - Berry Sweet Cards From The Strawberry Patch
written on January 8, 2021, 10:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to share our...
Join Me for Sale-A-Bration Extravaganza Jan 30th.
written on December 24, 2020, 1:32 am
Join me and members of my team for a full day online crafting event celebrating the launch of the new Jan-Jun Mini Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration. Our World Card Making Day Extravaganza was heralded as "so much fun", we decided to make this...
Do You Want To Build A Snowman?
written on December 11, 2020, 12:01 pm
How's the old saying go? Something old, something new, something frosty, something blue? LOL! I now it's a wedding sentiment, but I thought it so fitting for today's projects since I went off on a design journey using old stamps, new...
TGCDT November 2020 Blog Hop - Beautiful Boho Indigo
written on November 13, 2020, 10:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that love to share our...
Hooray! I Now Have Gift Cards
written on October 7, 2020, 4:59 pm
I am excited to now offer eGift Cards through Square. You can choose the value of the ecard, the image on the front and specify the receiver and the gift message. The receiver will get it immediately in their email and can use it to shop with...
TGCDT October 2020 Blog Hop - Life Is Beautiful
written on October 9, 2020, 10:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. Be sure to visit all the presenters in the hop - links can be found at the bottom. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters &...
TGCDT September 2020 Blog Hop - Slim-Line Cards with "Love of Leaves"
written on September 11, 2020, 10:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. Be sure to visit all the presenters in the hop - links can be found at the bottom. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters &...
Get the Big Boss for $135 No Tax & Free Shipping
written on September 3, 2020, 9:59 pm
Get the Big Boss for $135 No Tax & Free Shipping...Then SAVE 20% on all your future purchasesThe exciting NEW Cut & Emboss machine has arrived and is available now for purchase. I have a fantastic way for you to get it for just $135. ...
Creative Ideas With Aug Paper Pumpkin "World's Greatest"
written on August 29, 2020, 4:10 pm
Some Paper Pumpkin kits I like to just put together the projects as they are designed, while others are fun to see what else you can come up with. This month's kit was one of those for me. I don't have any school age children any more, so the...
TGCDT August Hop - Creative Cards with "Lovely You"
written on August 14, 2020, 9:00 am
It's time once again for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop. Be sure to visit all the links in the hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team (#TGCDT) are a group of male crafters & Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from...
Having a Whale of a Time with Whale Done
written on August 1, 2020, 11:50 pm
The new Whale of A Time suite is just oceans of fun! The beautiful 6x6 Designer Series Paper pack has 24 different designs - some are complete underwater scenes ready to go, while others have whales that fit the coordinating punch, and...
TGCDT July 2020 Blog Hop - An Elephant, A Kangaroo, A Giraffe and a Koala Go To A Party
written on July 10, 2020, 10:00 am
It's time for the monthly Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop, and we're celebrating our First Anniversary this month with the addition of three new bloggers. Be sure to visit all the links in the hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team...
Sunshine Fun With June Paper Pumpkin
written on June 21, 2020, 2:34 pm
The June Paper Pumpkin; "Box Full of Sunshine" is an absolute delight. I haven't had time yet to fill my decorated box up with yellow treats and gifts for someone special, but I did make some cards. The card designs this...
TGCDT June 2020 Blog Hop - Jars Filled With Flowery Kindness
written on June 12, 2020, 10:00 am
The new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue released this month, and there are nearly 200 pages of fun products to play with throughout the year. The first product suite I was drawn to as a "must have" was the Flowers For Every Season. Not only does...
A Nifty Calendar Notepad Wallet to say Thank You!
written on June 11, 2020, 11:54 pm
Two things you always need when you least expect it are a calendar and a notepad. This handy little wallet made from half a sheet of cardstock and a third of a sheet of Designer Paper makes a great thank you gift for customers, family and...
Colourful Fun With May's Paper Pumpkin
written on May 19, 2020, 10:04 pm
The May 2020 Paper Pumpkin "A Kit In Colour" certainly hits the target for featuring the bright new In-Colours. It arrived at lunchtime, and my son looked on as I opened it up with great excitement. I nearly spit my tea across the room as he...
Cards by the Batch - 12 At A Time
written on May 11, 2020, 9:16 pm
This is a quick and easy way to use up some of your stash and create batches of twelve colourful cards at a time. I chose the Silhouette Designer Series Paper because of it's bright and cheerful colour palate, and I choose coordinating colours from...
TGCDT May 2020 Blog Hop - Coffee & Cookies Treat Box
written on May 8, 2020, 2:59 am
I wanted to do something a little different this month in light of most of us being sequestered at home away from all our friends. We are all eagerly awaiting the moment we can get together for a coffee and a sweet treat, and that time will...
TGCDT April 2020 Blog Hop - Postcards From Paris
written on April 10, 2020, 10:00 am
I love - love - love everything about the Parisian Blossoms suite. There is so much you can do, even with just individual parts of this suite. I have a lot of other floral sets, and so I opted to get the bundle that focused on the Eiffel...
TGCDT March 2020 Blog Hop - Spring Tulips Are A Poppin'
written on March 13, 2020, 7:00 am
I awoke the other morning to the first spring robins chirping on the lawn - a sure sign that winter will soon be over and that spring flowers will be popping their heads up through the soil after a long peaceful nap. Easter and Mother's Day are just...
April's Paper Pumpkin Is All About Family
written on March 12, 2020, 11:18 pm
If you don't now already, I run monthly Paper Pumpkin clubs in both the Halifax and Annapolis Valley Areas of Nova Scotia - spreading the joy that a little super easy - well designed - monthly crafting can bring to you. Paper Pumpkin is an all...
Sale-A-Bration Second Release starts on March 3rd
written on February 26, 2020, 8:42 pm
The second release of Sale A Bration items will be available to choose as of March 3rd. There are two exciting new papers and three beautiful new stamp sets. A new brochure that combines all the options into one place has...
TGCDT February 2020 Blog Hop - Enjoying A Tropical Moment with The Tropical Oasis Suite
written on February 13, 2020, 11:13 pm
Buried in the snow? Suffering crazy freezing temps? How about treating yourself to a tropical moment... Welcome to the February Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team is a group of male independent Stampin’ Up!...
16 FREE Project Tutorials When You Order $60
written on January 19, 2020, 9:02 pm
There are 16 fun and easy projects in each monthly Glam Squad Tutorial package, and they can be yours FREE with a $60 product order. Plus, you'll qualify for a free Sale-A-Bration level one item with that order before March 31. You can also...
TGCDT January 2020 Blog Hop - Pretty Poppy Palooza!
written on January 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Welcome to the January Blog Hop. The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team is a group of male independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the globe, and we share what we love every 2nd Friday of the month. Make sure you check out the rest of the...
Now to March 31 is absolutely THE BEST time to join my team
written on December 30, 2019, 9:21 pm
Not only are we set to launch the new January-June Mini Catalogue with an amazing array of colourful and fun new product - January is absolutely THE BEST time to join my team and place an order! DEAL OF THE YEAR!If you spend just $135 on whatever...
TGCDT December 2019 Blog Hop - Simple Christmas Luminaries
written on December 13, 2019, 7:00 am
The holidays are here, and as all the songs suggest, they are supposed to be merry and bright... so lets use some of those sparkly holiday papers, a little foil, maybe some mercury paper acetate and some embellishments, and make some luminaries to...
Simple Snowman Season treat boxes for holiday parties
written on November 30, 2019, 11:27 pm
Do you want to build a snowman? I do. Christmas parties are happening already, and if you're like me, you'll be hosting at least one or two yourself. I always like to have a little treat to give my guests - especially the little ones, and this...
Easy Foil Edged Cards - Using Feels Like Frost Designer Paper
written on November 27, 2019, 8:04 pm
My Team leader and I both did very successful stamp-a-stack classes with this idea, and I had one set of foil edged cards and envelopes and about a quarter pack of the designer series paper left over, so thought I'd share it here with you today....
A Fantastic Time at OnStage Edmonton
written on November 20, 2019, 1:34 am
November OnStage in Edmonton was an absolute delight! It was wonderful to experience the launch of new 2020 catalogues and to see and play with the new product in person. I made many new friends and got to see fellow demonstrators...
TGCDT November 2019 Blog Hop - Everyone Can Use A Calendar
written on November 8, 2019, 10:00 am
This month for the Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop I 'm going to share a FREE TUTORIAL from my website with you to make this fun little desk calendar caddy. Keep a calendar, notepad and pencil handy for when you need one. No...
TGCDT October 2019 Blog Hop - Simple Cards Three Ways
written on October 11, 2019, 10:00 am
This month for the Gentlemen Crafters Design Team Blog Hop I want to show you that you can make beautiful cards without breaking the bank, and with any level of skill from beginner to advanced. Whether you purchase only a stamp set, or the bundle...
September Paper Pumpkin Get's Dressed Up For Fall
written on September 20, 2019, 10:29 pm
We haven't had a single trick-or-treater at our house in five years, so I decided to dress my Paper Pumpkin treat boxes up in cozy fall sweaters and use them as table toppers for our big family Thanksgiving dinner. I used scraps and pieces of...
Shaker Cards Are Fun And Easy To Make
written on September 11, 2019, 9:43 pm
I admit I have been somewhat delinquent in posting here since my first video blog in August for the new Gentlemen Crafters group, but honestly I have been overwhelmed with other daytime-job work and preparing for an upcoming crafting event that I...
August Paper Pumpkin & Add-On Has Amazing Design Potential
written on September 10, 2019, 2:34 pm
I am absolutely in love with the August Paper Pumpkin colours - stamps - embellishments and possible design ideas. The kit itself was not only cute with the little goody bags, but an amazing value too. They really hit this one out of the...
TGCDT August 2019 Blog Hop - Creating With Mosaic Moods
written on August 8, 2019, 12:00 am
I am so privileged and elated to have been invited to join a new all-male group of stampers from around the world; The Gentlemen Crafters Design Team presently consisting of seven stampers/paper crafters. This represents a number of firsts for me,...
A Creative "Magnolia Lane" Package With Tremendous VALUE
written on July 22, 2019, 5:43 pm
What an amazing duo the Magnolia Lane Memories & More Cards 149554, and the beautiful Magnolia Lane Large Cards & Envelopes pack 149487 (both on pg. 171) make. What CAN'T you do with these!? Talk about VALUE! $15 for the cards $17 for the...
July Paper Pumpkin Has Coordination Magic
written on July 19, 2019, 12:40 pm
I am really impressed with the July Paper Pumpkin kit! Stampin' Up! has definitely raised the bar in the quality of the kit by coordinating with THREE new suites - Woven Threads - Garden Lane - Come Sail Away.As usual when i open my kit, I...
Perennial Essence DSP Pops On All White Cards
written on July 14, 2019, 10:24 pm
I have been waiting to create with my Perennial Essence designer series paper, and Sunday afternoon seemed as good a time as any. This paper is so colorful and so beautiful, you could almost just frame each piece as it is and hang it on the...
Dino-riffic Cards with just the Dinoroar Designer Series Paper
written on July 14, 2019, 10:07 pm
My Dinoroar designer series paper arrived this week, and I was excited to try some Birthday card designs for kids. I did not order the stamp set or dies, as I figured the paper itself would give me all the cards I could ever use in a...
Cards For Men Are Important Too - and Not Difficult
written on June 30, 2019, 1:56 pm
Men like to receive nice cards too, and Stampin' Up! has a number of stamp sets and papers that meet the needs of more "manly" or "masculine" cards. The garage suite makes wonderful cards for men, and with very little effort. All the...
Grapefruit Grove Foil Adds a Little Sparkle
written on June 30, 2019, 1:43 pm
If you were lucky enough to get some of the Sale-A-Bration Grapefruit Grove foil paper, then you know just how beautiful it is under direct light - It shines with a rainbow of colours. It just so happens to go perfectly with the Bird Ballad...
Another Look at Needlepoint Nook
written on June 30, 2019, 1:35 pm
Needlepoint Nook is such a versatile Designer Series Paper. The patterns are small and colourful and work so well with a huge variety of products. There are 10 coordinating colours used and most are still "in" I did not...
Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards are a Must-Have!
written on June 22, 2019, 6:33 pm
One of the very first items I ordered from the new catalogue was the Bird Ballad Laser Cut Cards. They are stunningly beautiful and a fantastic price point. Along with the decorative tin, they make a perfect gift set for a fellow stamper as is, or...
June Paper Pumpkin Club - We're Goin' to the beach!
written on June 19, 2019, 5:52 pm
June's "A Little Smile" Paper Pumpkin kit has everyone in my clubs smiling ear-to-ear with the colourful and fun collection of little acknowledgement cards, complete with a carrying pouch. As always the kit came with a great little stamp set...
It's Graduation Time - Show Them How Proud You Are!
written on June 14, 2019, 1:34 pm
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and at my house it has been non stop prom and grad preparations for a couple weeks. Grad is a truly special event, and what better way to express how proud you are of a graduate than with a...
Cleaning out the cupboard - Daisy Punch & Gingham Gala fun!
written on June 12, 2019, 9:18 pm
Back during Sale-A-Bration I was so busy setting up Paper Pumpkin Clubs, designing cards for classes and becoming top SAB seller for my team, that I forgot I had ordered Gignham Gala paper and the daisy punch with intention of doing some summer...
"Hugs from Shelli" May Paper Pumpkin
written on June 2, 2019, 10:49 pm
The May Paper Pumpkin kit did not disappoint! The blend of earthy and pastel colours is just gorgeous, and coordinates so well with the new Bird Ballad designer series paper, and many others as well. The colour palate works fantastic with...
Stampin' Blends are a GREAT investment! You won't be disappointed
written on May 7, 2019, 10:16 pm
If you don't have any of the Stampin' Blends - AKA Blender Pens, you need to budget a few extra dollars and treat yourself to a couple with each order you place. Today I was just playing around with mine, colouring some floral stamps - AND - on some...
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