My Paper Pumpkin is fun to get each month~ You never know what that orange box will hold ~ but I haven't been disappointed yet! When the projects are complete you have stamps and inks to continue to make great projects with. Read more →

A couple of nights ago I had my Stampin' Up! Customer Appreciation Party in Billings. I love getting together with my customers~ it is fun to watch them~ sometimes they come by themselves or with another stamper or two, but they always leave these events having met a new friend Read more →

For a limited time you can join Stampin’ Up! for just $50! This amazing opportunity will only last until June 30, 2014, so take what you already love doing—stamping and crafting—and make a little money while you're at it! Read more →

If you are interested in learning more about my Virtual Club- just click here! There is no obligation for signing up~ but I really don't think you want to miss out on this tutorial, besides be a continuous member for 6 months and you get FREE products of your choice! Read more →

Operation write home memorial day blog hop. Read more →

I found a little time to play with a new Stampin' Up! stamp set coming out in the new catalog~ this is a Hostess set called Nuts About You~ it is adorable. This was the first set I had to have when we allowed to preorder. Read more →

Stampin' Up! just annouced a great deal on June's Paper Pumpkin kit. If you are interested you can sign up to get the kit at 50% off! Click here to sign up! Make sure you put SHELLIDEAL in the promo box. I love the monthly kits~ they are great projects for any crafter~ everything you need to complete the projects comes in the box~ you may need a scissor. Read more →

I have had quite a few people ask me lately about Bow Tying~ I have done a few videos on it but today I found this video from a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in the UK. These combs work great and... Read more →

Stampin' Up!'s partnership with Becky Higgins and Project Life is going to be such a fun addition to our already over the top line of products~ I look forward to many more days of scrapbooking fun. Read more →

I’m excited to share our newest photopolymer set, Endless Birthday Wishes (Item# 137553), which includes some of my handwritten words and drawings. It’s similar to the set we offered for the holidays last year called Endless Wishes. The concept is that you can build lots of different birthday greetings (and more) by combining the handwritten words with typed words and phrases. And with photopolymer stamps, grouping words and phrases together is simple Read more →

I've spent some time playing with Stampin' Up!'s new Blendabilitie Markers and I love them! I have never owned an alcohol marker before and I am amazed at how easy they are to use. Read more →

the weekly operation write home sketch challenge Read more →

Here is a video to teach you how to tie a flat bow using Stampin' Up! products Read more →

The joys of living in a small town, Red Lodge Montana Read more →

I used Stampin' Up!'s Blendabilities markers on this card~ I can't stop coloring! This card also gives you a sneak peek of a new Stampin' Up! In Color. The ribbons color is Hello Honey~ it is so soft and easy to use~ and it looks good too! Read more →