Sunshine & Tulips card for Sr. Center

It is time for our class at the Dallas Sr. Center this month! I hope you can make time to come and make the following 4 cards! We meet at 2 PM on this Thursday, February 19th. Please RSVP so I will have cards cut and ready for you to make.

REMINDERS for February:

  • Redeem your coupon codes from January purchases!!! Each coupon is worth $5. If you can’t find in your email, look in your junk emails and if you can’t find it there, please let me know and I will call into Stampin’ Up and get it for you. They must be used by February 28th, 2026.

  • Fabulous Product of the Month this month!!! You can see part of one sheet on the Fragrant Layers card for the Sr. Center class this month. Spend $75 before any discounts, shipping, and tax and you can purchase the package of 12 x 12 of Painted Illusions for $5

  • Join offer through March 2nd….don’t wait! The join kit is $99 plus tax…shipping is FREE

    • You choose $125 of products you want

    • Get the NEW STAMPIN’ POSITIONER TOOL FREE. It’s a value of $49 to help alignment your projects

    • you receive 20-25% discount off orders under your demonstrator account

    • and attend my team meetings about every 2 months

    Please reach out to me with any questions you may have about joining! Most of my team join for the discount, perks and team meetings.

This weeks events:

  • Tuesday at 10AM Morningside club

  • Thursday at 9AM New club at Esther’s home in Belmont

  • Thursday at 2 PM Sr. Center class, Dallas NC

  • Friday at 11 AM Southern Bells club, Pamela is our hostess

Thanks for visiting! I hope you have a fabulous week!

Esther

Cute As A Bug....is soooo cute to use!

I’ve not seen a bad card yet with this suite! These little critters are so cute and fun!

click on the picture of Cute As a Bug spread above to see all the products in this suite. Right now the Ladybug Embellishments are out of stock, but you can order all the other supplies to be working with these cute little guys and the Ladybug Embellishments should be back in stock soon. As of now we are not given a ETA for the Ladybug embellishments.

I love that most of the bugs have dies that cut out the Designer Series Paper and stamped image.

I’m excited to tell you about the newest join offer from Stampin’ Up! It is good until the end of February 2026!

Let’s talk about joining my team! From time to time, Stampin’ Up will have special incentives for you to join. It’s a fun way to connect, learn, and get perks like discounts on products you purchase under your demonstratorship. Most of my team are there for the discounts, ordering early, and team meetings! But, if you would like to make a little extra income, it’s a fun way to meet new friends and have a little spending money! :)

One of my favorite things is our team meetings that I hold about every 2 months! Wither you attend in person or virtually, it’s a fun time to learn and connect.

  • To the end of February 2026, Stampin’ Up is giving a Percision Tool Free with joining - No, you don’t have to stay a demo for a certain length of time.

  • Your kit to join is $99 plus tax….Stampin’ Up ships to you free and you choose $125 worth of products

  • You will receive 20 - 25% discount on what you order or sell under your demonstrator account. There are other additional incentives the more you sell/order.

  • You may come in person or join virtually to my team meetings which are about every 2 months. They are a fun time of learning, sharing, and connecting with others. Also, I’m available for help and questions most any time.

    Click on the JOIN picture above to learn more or join.

I posted a video last week showing you the new PERCISION TOOL and this week, there are a few pictures where I used my Percision Tool to get my sentiment aligned nicely.

Also, I have used the Tools & Textures stamp and die bundle. We are making a wonderful masculine card at club this month - you’ll want to come to club! But I wanted to show you a couple of samples of just fun easy cards to make…one for a man and the other is girly and using one of my favorite stamp sets….Prayers & Promises.

This was totally a fun card….I saw one similar and decided to kinda copy….although, I decided to use all the stamps in the stamp set. - just for fun! Here’s what I did…..

Get your Tools & Textures bundle! Here I just used the stamps….and ink colors: Secret Sea, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue, Pretty Peacock, and Lost Lagoon.

Some of these ink colors were stamped off and then stamped on the card and others directly as inked….just randomly - have fun!

Then I decided with my design, I really didn’t want to get my sentiment crooked….so out comes the Percision Tool.

There are 2 ways I could do this:

  1. By putting the stamped card in the Percision Tool and placing my stamps directly on the card. Press top plate down to pick up the stamps and then ink stamps and press down to stamp.

    I decided to check myself first so I put a piece of cardstock over the one I wanted to stamped to check my alignment….I was using 2 different stamps from different stamp sets - Nature’s Symphony and Lovely Arrangements stamp set. See pics below

2. Place the 2 different stamps directly on the plate using the lines on the plate to align the sentiment stamps. This seemed to work the best for this case because these came from 2 different stamp sets and having the lines in the top plate helped make the words on the stamps straight.

Another advantage of using my Percision Tool - I decided the sentiment needed to be a little darker to stand out and be more readable….so I just lifted the top plate and reinked the sentiment and stamped again in the same place to make it darker.

And here is the girly card using Tools & Textures along with Natures’s Symphony leaf die and Forever Florals Die for tiny flower. Colors of inks: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green for leaf die and Gray Granite ink for sentiment.

Thanks so much for visiting! I look forward to stamping with you soon. Because of some changes due to weather, I am headed now to update the calendar on my site here. But you can always text or email me with questions.

Thanks,

Esther

Birthday Fancy Card Kit goes Scrapbooking

I love this card kit….for scrapbooking in December 2025 we made a really CUTE birthday scrapbook spread from the Birthday Fancy Card Kit!

quick birthday scrapbook kit for easy birthday pages or cards lots of cakes for birthday

Birthday Fancy Card Kit #166211

Here are birthday cards you can make with the kit….it’s so pretty, cute, easy and makes a great celebration!!!

I love the lacy laser cut edges corners a picture matte for this spread! This kit is so easy, fun, sweet and just says let’s CELEBRATE! You can find the kit on my web site by clicking the above picture.

Our other spread for December is soooooo appropriate for this weekend! Who know - besides God, North and South Carolina would have soooo much snow! And hurry while there are supplies left to copy this spread! Click on the scrapbook spread below to order your snowflake decorative masks - they are on sale and clearance! And using decorative masks can be so satisfying to use with blending brushes for a smooth variegated color palette!

Tips to make the word SNOW:

  • Begin by using the tearing technique….tear Basic White Cardstock and adhere it to Misty Moonlight Cardstock

  • Next, die cut with Stampin’ Up Party Alphabet item #165263

  • Finally add so sparkle to your word. Here we used retired Pearlized Enamel Effects to the word, SNOW but you could use any kind of sparkle

Wow!!! It is so exciting to have a sweet “JOIN” offer from Stampin’ Up in addition to an alignment tool!!!!

Here’s an opportunity to join my Stampin’ Up team! I think you will love our community!

  • when you join, you choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up products for $99

  • And February 3 through February 28 when you join, receive the Precision Alignment Tool FREE!

  • get 20 - 25% discount under your demonstrator number

  • order 1 month early

  • earn commissions on sales you make

  • and my favorite….our team meetings and fellowship with other members of my team! We usually meet every other month to craft, learn new things, and have fun together.

Please reach out if you have questions…I’m happy to help!

Stay tuned for club times early February due to weather. I’ll text each club with any updates.

Happy Stamping!

Esther

Continued Fun with Sunshine & Tulips

One of my friends texted me a picture of her card using Sunshine & Tulips stamp and die set…..it is soooo pretty!

This set is so easy and fun to use….it’s a simple set but fun to make all kinds of varieties of spring tulips! What color of tulips would you make?

Valentine’s Day is coming up! here is an adorable little milk carton made for Valentine’s Day to hold a few Hershey kisses. It is so cute with the little punched out heart and then a window sheet put inside the carton so you can see the kisses.

Stampin' Up A Child is Born stamp set Christmas manger scene.

A Child is Born

I wanted to share this Christmas card I received. I love how the creator added color to the background around the central nativity scene. It gives it a rustic look that blends in perfectly with the rustic character of Joseph and Mary.

And finally I wanted to share this beautiful card! I love the simplicity and coordination of the Designer Series Paper and different sizes of the DSP for a design that keeps me looking at the card.

Well done to all of the creators of these projects!

I am so grateful the winter storm has not been as bad as expected! And I’m hoping none of you lost power. Can’t believe that January is almost over….but I’m always excited for new adventures and projects coming up!

  • Card buffet Friday, January 30th 10 AM to 4 PM - RSVP

  • Card buffet Saturday, January 31st 10 AM to 4 PM - RSVP

  • Scrapbooking Saturday, January 31st 4 PM

  • Triple S Club - 4 PM Spartanburg, February 3rd

  • First Friday Club - 6 PM February 6th

  • Sunrisers Club - 9 AM February 7th

Hope to see you soon stamping with me!

Take Care! Esther


Sunshine & Tulips and Birthday Blitz Sign Up

This is such a fantabulous stamp/die bundle! And so easy to use! Sunshine & Tulips is a stamp and die bundle that you’ll want on your wish list! The large die cuts out the 12 tulips and easily a pretty spring color of cardstock can be put behind the open tulips. I love using Adhesive Strips to elevate the die cut tulips!

Tips to create this card:

  • Die cut using the tulip die on a piece of Basic White Cardstock measuring 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” ***love the little stitching around the edges!!!

  • Use the leaf stamp and Granny Apple Green ink to stamp on top of the die cut leaves. You will see in one of the pictures that the leaves are partially die cut so they can be lifted after you stamp them

  • Next, attach Adhesive Strips on the back side of your die cut/stamped tulips. Attach the Adhesive Strips across the top, bottom, sides, and in the middle where there is solid card stock and no opening.

  • Attach the adhesive strips to a piece of red or yellow or pink or your favorite color of tulips piece of cardstock measuring 3 3/4” x 5”

  • Finally attach both layers with your favorite adhesive to a card base cut 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”; scored at 4 1/4”

  • And embellish as you like

Stampin’ Up Adhesive Strips Item #141825

Here is another version of this card….we used 1” squares of different color cardstock for this card.

  • Place the die cut tulip piece over a piece of Basic White cardstock measuring 3 3/4” x 5” and using a pencil or pen, place a dot in the middle of the die cut opening for each tulip.

  • Remove die cut and adhere a 1” square piece of cardstock over each dot

  • Continue with stamping leaves and using Adhesive Strips on the back of die cut tulip piece

And here is a stepped up version card using the Sunshine & Tulips stamp and die bundle

this card make me think of those frilly tulips on the cover of Holland Bulb company catalogs with the multicolored tulips I was in awe of! We splattered Flirty Flamingo ink on to Vellum and put behind the die cut tulips. Then back the vellum with a piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock.

You can now order Vellum. Item #167099. It comes in a package of 10 sheets of 12 x 12.

Stampin' Up Sunshine & Tulips bundle

Sunshine & Tulips Bundle Item #166866

Birthday Blitz!

Everyone needs birthday cards! And what a fun and delightful way to make 20 birthday cards! 2 of 10 different styles and a day spent with friends! I encourage you to reserve your spot for this years Birthday Blitz on February 21st. Again, we are holding it at the Dallas branch of the Gaston County Sr. Center. Click on the button below for reservation sheets and waiver.

Birthday Blitz

Please reach out to me if you have any questions! Also, mark your calendars for this years Creative Keepsake Convention (CKC) held again in Charlotte NC on May 1 & 2nd. I’ll be teaching 3 classes each day….with NEW products from the 2026-2027 annual Stampin’ Up catalog or May Online Exclusives. Register at CKC-Charlotte starting this Wednesday (I think that’s when it begins).

Thanks for visiting!

Esther

Register NOW for February Birthday Blitz!

You are invited to join us for the 2026 Birthday Blitz held on February 21st at the Dallas Sr. Center!

Click on the button below for info, registration, and waiver to sign. You may also contact me for more info or questions you may have about the Birthday Blitz.

Birthday Blitz reservation

Let’s turn our attention to some beautiful Valentines Cards! Whether it’s for a friend that needs a smile or grandkids that love to get noticed by receiving some mail or your special sweetie…..you’r sure to be inspired by these CUTE Valentines cards from our team meeting yesterday! I loved looking at them after the team meeting was over and had time to mull over the cards for awhile! Click each card to enlarge.

Thanks to Sandy, Cathy, Amanda, Amy, Wendy, and Robin for contributing swap cards at team meeting this month! Great cards!

Sr. Center Card Class - Thursday, January 15th @ 2 PM

The following will be 3 of the 4 cards that we’ll make this Thursday at the Sr. Center. Please RSVP so I will have card stock prepared for you.

Happy New Year! May this year be a blessing to you and you to many others that you cross paths with.

Thanks for visiting! Esther


2026 Birthday Registration

Happy New Year to you! It’s always nice to have a reset and new beginning! I sincerely pray and hope that each of you will have a wonderful NEW year!

I’m excited to announce our 2026 Birthday Blitz! It will be here before you know it! Mark you calendar for

February 21, 2026

click here for reservation, bundles and waiver

Click the button above for the reservation form to fill out and return to me along with your deposit. Also you will find the 9 bundle choices to choose from. Please put a 1st and 2nd choice in case needed. And finally there is a waiver to sign for the 2026 year. It is the same a last year, but just updating signatures each year.

Thank you so much for interest and support! I’m totally ready for another Blitz! I will start taking reservations for Creative Escape on September 24, 2026 at the Birthday Blitz. Be prepared with your deposit if you would like to attend.


New Beginnings - Club Opportunities:

You may be reading my post and would like to experience friendship and learning more about the art of crafting cards or scrapbook spreads….I would like to invite you to attend and try out one of the new clubs. There are openings in the following:

  • First Friday of the month @ 6PM - Belmont, NC

  • Third Thursday at 9 AM - Belmont, NC

  • Second Friday usually afternoons - Spartanburg, SC


Valentines Day is coming up next month….you can order the new Made With Love Suite Collection starting January 6th!

This includes the stamp/die bundle, Endless Love!

I love the traditional red/pink hearts Designer Series Paper with lots of hugs & kisses! The possibilities are endless with this suite! The card above features a pocket and a little window for the loose assortment of hearts and letters. Be sure to order early….availability starts Tuesday, January 6th, 2026!

Extra perks for January!!!!

  • With your own account, you earn 10% in rewards

  • January 6 - February 2nd on your account, you additionally earn a $5 coupon code for EVERY $50 you spend to use February 3 - 28th, 2026.

  • And don’t forget the ongoing Product of the Month….a new product of the month will be released around the beginning of each month to those who spend $75 or more on one order.

Be sure to add a little extra to your order this month to save on those extra perks for January!

I hooope I have not left anyones card out of the list here!! Please forgive me if I did! I’ve throughly enjoyed opening each one….I’ve put a good bit of them on my hunt board to enjoy also! You all have given me a gift of a smile, brightened my day and made me feel loved!!!!

Life was super busy before Christmas for me. We celebrated the Monday before Christmas with everyone and Scott’s mom! My house has never been so chaotic before but I loved having everyone here to visit!! After Christmas, it’s been either slower paced or busy working on Team Meeting and Birthday Blitz. I think I enjoy both paces of life!

I’ve included my treasured cards for you to enjoy too and be inspired! If you see one you like and have some leftover supplies, try making a few and tuck them away for the next year….you’ll be ahead and know that I plan on having a Christmas Blitz in November.

Click on the picture to see full image.

I’m looking forward to seeing you this year and spending time leaning new things in the realm of card making and scrapbooking! Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support of my business and most of all your friendship!

Esther


Sr. Center Card Class

I hope you are having a wonderful and healthy December and headed for a fun and special Merry Christmas!!!

This will be the last post for this year….seems like this year has gone by so quickly! I am so thankful I’ve been able to do so much and enjoy seeing and stamping with all of you! And am looking forward to an exciting NEW YEAR and to see what fun cute things will be making!

For all team members: Team Meeting is January 10th. Swap theme is current Valentine’s Day. I hope you can all attend! We’ll kick off the year with samples from the new January to April mini catalog.

And keep watch….I’ll have the reservation sheets for February 21st Birthday Blitz!

this week coming up….Thursday, Dec. 18th - Sr. Center card class. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Below are the cards we’ll be making

Register for our Christmas Tag Class

Yes!!! Here they are!!! 6 different Christmas tags to choose from to make your Christmas holiday SPECIAL!

Christmas Gift Tag Class

Just click on the above picture and email me your RSVP and which tags you would like to make. Minimum is 10 tags - each a $1 apiece.

Please note on your RSVP which tags and the amount you desire to make

  1. Elf tag

  2. Gingerbread man tag

  3. Whimsical green tree tag

  4. Tis the season pine needle tag

  5. Black and Gold Tree tag

  6. Joy & Gold Tree tag

Christmas tag class is this Saturday at 10AM to 1PM

Sr. Center Class this month will be held on Thursday, December 18th at 2PM. Please RSVP to Esther if you plan to attend. We will be making the following cards….

Thanks for visiting!!! I hope to see you before Christmas but if I don’t, please have a very Merry Christmas!!! Esther

CARD BUFFET EXTRAVAGANZA: COME CRAFT YOUR FAVORITES!

Mark your calendars and RSVP to me for ONE Gigantic CARD BUFFET! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH. Hours have been extended from 9 AM to 9 PM on Friday!

Special Event Pricing! Cards are only $2.50 each—back to the old price, just for this Card Buffet! (Regular price is $3.) Let’s have some creative fun!

Event Perks! I will also be offering ready made cards and some of the craft fair items at a reduced costs. I do not usually carry over to next year any perishables.

  • There is a colossal number of cards that will be available to choose from. Please bring a Memento ink pad and a few blocks to use as I do not have enough of either to supply all of the baskets of cards to choose from

  • Please RSVP so I am prepared with a few snacks for you and seat space.

  • Make 8 cards and get the 9th one FREE

  • Bring a snack to share and make a FREE card

Looking forward to seeing you stamping soon! We’re off to a wonderful Christmas season! Merry Christmas! Esther

Calendar on my blog has been updated…..please see for all events coming up.

Christmas Tag Class - coming Saturday, Dec. 13th…tags will be posted later next week.