Hi friends! 

Yes, time for another Facebook blog post. 

I really hope you guys have enjoyed my Facebook Lives, I do forget the names of a lot of things or to explain, (live amnesia.)

The first part of my lives are usually updates of what all is going on in the Stampin’ Up! world. 

I want all of you to be up to date with EVERYTHING.

With that being said, I finally made an email subscription.

As soon as I have everything up and running, I will include the link in all my videos and you will also see a pop up window when you visit my blog

(hope you have already clicked the subscribe button.)

I have also changed the time for my weekly Facebook Lives.

It will be at 1pm every Wednesday.

Summer has officially begun and that means my son will be home and camps are in session.

Mornings will be just as hectic, good thing is that I don't have to wake up as early.

Summer is not my favorite I prefer winter over any season.

I dislike the outdoors when it comes to summer time. 

Mosquitos love our area and bugs are everywhere.

The heat and humidity does not help, I just want to be at a pool until my whole body is pruned. Ha haha.

One last update before cardmaking;

My husband is working out of town and I will have to go visit him. I don’t like being away from my husband and my son loves his daddy. 

I will keep you updated if I need to cancel a live or reschedule.

This summer is going to be busier than any other, (until I start nursing school.)

I DO NOT provide PDF’s, for any of my FB Live videos.

However, I will give you the measurements but not instructions. If you would like to know how I achieved a certain technique I suggest you watch the video.

Alrighty then, let's talk cardmaking.

I decided to feature the Crafting with You bundle. It is a new bundle from our 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. 

The dies are awesome, my favorite is the paper trimmer and scissors. I am a little bummed that it does not have a scissor stamp other than that it is an awesome set.

CARD 1

Cardbase: Pretty Peacock Cardstock

8 ½’ x 5 ½’ scored at 4 ¼’ and 1 ½’ x 5 ½’

DSP: Plaid 2’ x 5 ¼’

         Flower 1 ¼’ x 5 ¼’

         Yellow 1’ x 5 ¼’

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Tools: Nested Essentials Dies

Embellishments: Tinsel gems 4pack

CARD 2

For this card I made my own background using the brush stamp and Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Night of Navy. 

For the brushes in the basket I used the same colors but with the stamp and write markers.

Cardbase: Night of Navy Cardstock

8 ½’ x 5 ½’ scored at 4 ¼’ and 2 1/8’

DSP: Delightfully Eclectic 12x12 

1 7/8’ x 5 ¼’

Ink: Calypso Coral (sentiment)

         Copper Clay (easel) 

         Pecan Pie (basket)

         Crushed curry 

         Fresh Freesia

Tools: Radiating Stiches Dies

If time permits, I tend to stamp the inside of the card while I am live, if not I usually include them on my pictures.

I am making it a habit to stamp the inside of every card I create because it makes it so much easier to mail off, all I have to do is write my thoughts and sign off. 

Hope you have found some inspiration and if you have any questions regarding any products I have used or just in general please feel free and reach out. I will be more than happy to help.

These are my favorite tools.

If you click on the image it will take you directly to my store.

Alright friends, until next time STAY CRAFTINATED!