You Always Do The Nicest Things

This is one of the new stamp sets in the Summer Mini catalog ~ Happy Greetings. I really like this set. The sentiment sizes are great for making a focal point on your cards.


I also used one of my favorite punches ~ Decorative Label. See, look how great these sentiments work with this punch! That's my favorite thing about Stampin' UP! ~ stamps and coordinating punches! Sooo Fun! ;)


Now, this paper is discontinued, sorry. But I still have some left and I love these color combo's. And of course you can copy this layout with any color scheme!


Thanks for stopping by! Blessings to you! And as always you can leave me love by leaving a comment! ;)

Masculine Prayer Journal

Here is a masculine prayer journal I made and sold on Etsy recently. This is an oldie but goodie paper set from Close To My Heart. The rustic browns and blues make me think 'MAN' so I thought this would be good for a men's journal.


This 'prayer journal' stamp is from Clear Dollar Stamps. I've used it tons of times. Prayer journals are one of my favorite projects to make.


Again, Clear Dollar Stamps offer some of my favorite scripture stamps. I usually make three sections in my journals and stamp a scripture for each divider. It gives a really nice touch.


I print all the paper myself and coordinate the lined colors with my patterned papers. Details, details, details. I use the Bind it All to make my spiral binding. I am thinking of upgrading to the Cinch soon though. With as many journals as I make I think this may be a bit more user friendly.

Thanks for stopping by today! God's blessings to you!

Birthday Boy Party Invitations

These are so fun! Bright colors and two new stamp sets ~ to me anyway! The image stamps are from Recess in the SU Summer Mini and the sentiments are from Inviting in the current SU main catalog. Love'em both!
This little guys birthday is going to be at a local neighborhood park and they're gonna have a 'field day' theme. When I heard that I knew this set would be perfect!


I really like how simple yet striking this invitation set is. Very crisp and not foofy. ;)

Thanks for checking in with me today! Hope you like these new sets too! I have a feeling I'm gonna get a lot of good use out of them. ;)

Have a great day!

Oh I just think this card is scrumptious! I was reminded of that word on Sesame Street recently. Gotta love having kids! ;) Anyway, I think that word describes this card wonderfully! This houndstooth paper is SU from the Night and Day paper pack, and it's being discontinued so hurry quick to get yours! The ribbon I just have in my stash and don't remember where I got it from. The large butterfly is from PaperTreyInk, one of their dies. And the small butterfly is from the Martha Stewart punch. The sentiment stamp is from SU from Sincere Salutations.


Thanks for checking in today! Blessings to you!

Retiring Stampin' Up! Products

Today is June 1st and you know what that means...the day we all find out which beloved stamp sets and accessories are being discontinued from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog to make room for all the new products in the new catalog coming out on July 1st!

Discontinued Stamp Sets can be found HERE.

Discontinued Accessories can be found HERE and updated daily.

Discontinued Definitely Decorative products can be found HERE.

Discontinued stamp sets, Stampin' Up! will manufacture to fill demand. However, the accessories are first come first served, so don't delay in ordering! You can place your order with me - online HERE.

Sorry if my links are not working ~ they seems to be out of order and I've tried to fix it but it doesn't seem to change anything.

Please check out my Stampin' Up! website for all the sale and discontinued merchandise info: ABCandE.stampinup.net. Thanks!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Okay, so what do you think? I got the idea of the mini shopping carts from my Stampin' Up! upline, Becky Roberts, when she did a gift for her bff a while back. They are so little and cute! They are from The Lakeside Collection and I bought these 3 from them a while back to have on hand. I am so excited to give them to the boys' teachers!


The cute little apple is from Papertrey Ink and I hand cut it and pop dotted it to the front of the cart. I hope the teachers will like these and keep them on their desks.


I made them each a little post it note holder. Paper is all Stampin' Up! and the apple and sentiment are from PaperTrey Ink and the letters and numbers in the background are from a $1 stamp I picked up at Craft Warehouse.


I filled the carts with goodies from Bath and Body Works. Fun little lotions and anti-bacterial gel and a candle. Then I stopped at World Market and got them a mini box of Altoids mints. Just a few little things to hopefully helped them feel refreshed during the day.




Thanks for stopping by today! And blessings to all the teachers this week! ;)

May is National Scrapbooking Month

Have you ever thought of giving scrapbooking a try? It is easy with Stampin' Up!'s National Scrapbooking Month promotion where we have a wide selection of scrapbooking products including select stamp sets, select professional print products for My Digital Studio and special digital download bundles for My Digital Studio

at 30% off.

Click HERE to see what is on sale.

And - this is the perfect opportunity for those of you who are or want to be digital designers to join the Stampin' Up! family. During National Scrapbooking Month, new demonstrators will get 30 % off the Digital+ Starter Kit.
In addition, new demonstrators can purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On kit for 30 % off, as well!

The Stampin' Memories Add-On includes:
1 stamp set
1 card stock pack
1 Designer Series Paper pack
1 Quick Accents pack
1 Designer Printed Album (12" x 12")

Regular price for the Add-On kit is $50. Now it's on sale through May 31st for just $35!
Digital+ Starter Kit (valued at more than $320!) regular price is $175.

Sale price through May 31st is $122.50! How about that?!

Click on over to my Stampin' Up! website and see all the goodies for yourself!