All crafting products!
Lots of retired stamping up! Products
Beads and ear rings
Come join us and find your treasures!
Today only, Saturday, June 21
9 AM to 1 PM
Park St., United Methodist Church
120 Park St., Belmont, NC
See y’all here!
Cute Backpack made easy!
You’ve Probably Seen Them… Those Adorable Little Backpacks!
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve likely spotted those cute little backpacks I’ve had for sale. They’ve been such a hit—and even more fun to create! From choosing the perfect paper designs to filling them with fun surprises like nail polish, covered notepads, mini pens, and sweet treats!
Click below for a printable tutorial and have fun designing and decorating your backpack purses!
Have fun making your next adorable backpack purse!
Esther
Awesome Cards!
So Much Happening This Month — Don’t Miss Out!
There’s a lot to share with you today — I hope you’ll stick with me to the end because there are some can’t-miss events coming up!
🛍️ HUGE Craft Supply Sale
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
You’re invited to one of the biggest craft sales of the summer!
We’ll have a fantastic variety of retired stamps, inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, tools, beads, and other crafty treasures. Plus, plenty of handmade cards and handcrafted gift items will be available too!
Bring a friend, share the news, and make a road trip out of it!
You’re sure to find great deals and unique items that spark your creativity.
✂️ Senior Center Card Class
Wednesday, June 18th | 2:00 PM
We’ll be meeting at the Senior Center for a fun afternoon of cardmaking. I’ll post photos of the cards via text soon.
RSVP if you’d like to join!
Cost: $12
💌 Card Buffet Day
Friday, June 27th | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Spend the day stamping, crafting, and catching up with friends!
You’ll have access to a large variety of pre-cut card kits — all you need to do is stamp, die cut, and assemble.
Make 8 cards and get the 9th one FREE!
Choose your favorites and make as many of each as you like.
Cost: $3 per card
This is a laid-back, create-at-your-own-pace day perfect for cardmakers of all experience levels.
🎁 Card Kit Class
Saturday, June 28th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a fun morning creating beautiful cards from Stampin’ Up curated kits!
Each kit includes supplies to make 8–9 cards. I’ll be posting the newest kits later this week — or check out last week’s post for a peek at what’s available.
RSVP to reserve your kit.
Kits range from $16 to $25
P.S. I just got in a super cute new design I can’t wait to show you!
Now for a little eye candy! This past Saturday, we had our team meeting! If you are looking for a little more from stamping and love a discount on purchases under your own demonstratorship…..I’d like to invite you to see what team meetings are all about! Our next one is August 23rd! Next week I’ll post more pictures, but for this week you’ll see the swap cards. A swap card is where you swap and share! Some of our team bring 10-15 cards and then we swap them so everyone gets one of each beautiful card! They were exceptionally done this time! Our theme was summer.
created by Sara W.
created by Jennifer B
created by Cathy C.
created by Peggy S.
created by Wendy B.
created by Sandy L.
created by Amanda E.
created by Blair C.
created by Linda M.
created by Linda A.
created by Amy S.
created by Carole K.
That’s all for now — thanks for reading to the end!
Let me know if you have any questions or want to RSVP for any events. I can’t wait to see you at one (or all!) of these creative gatherings. 😊 Esther
☀️ Come Join Me for Some Summer Fun! ☀️
☀️ Come Join Me for Some Summer Fun! ☀️
June is full of creative opportunities, and I’d love for you to be part of the fun!
🎉 Club Openings Available!
Looking to connect with other paper crafters? Join one of my clubs!
There are spots open in both the Spartanburg Club and the Gastonia Club—a great way to learn, share, and create together!
🖍️ New to Paper Crafting?
Join us for a relaxing and fun Card Kit Class on Saturday, June 28th from 10 AM to Noon.
I have several card kits available for you to choose from, ranging from $16–$25, depending on what's included (stamps, ink, and block). Each kit makes 8 or 9 beautiful cards—perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike!
✨ A few of my favorite kits currently in stock:
Beautiful Blues Kit
Heirloom Arrangements Kit
Note: The popular Welcoming Garden Kit is currently out of stock, but I’m keeping an eye on it and hope to have it available for a future class!
Let's get crafty this June—can’t wait to see you there!
🖍️ Card Buffet – June 27th! 🖍️
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Come enjoy a full day of crafting fun at our next Card Buffet!
Drop in anytime between 9 AM and 4:30 PM and create as many cards as you'd like at your own pace. With a wide variety of designs to choose from, you'll have plenty of inspiration and options to match your style.
💌 Special Offer:
Make 8 cards for $24, and you'll receive the 9th card FREE as a thank-you bonus!
Bring a friend, your favorite adhesive, and get ready for a creative, relaxing day full of beautiful cardmaking.
🛍️ Craft Sale – June 21st! 🛍️
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Don't miss our Summer Craft Sale—a one-day shopping event packed with creativity and great finds!
You'll discover a wide variety of crafting products, including:
Card making & scrapbooking supplies
Beading materials
Ready-made crafts & handmade cards
Project kits, tools, embellishments, and more!
Whether you're looking to stock up on supplies or grab some finished treasures, there’s something for every crafter and creative soul.
📍Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 21st from 9 AM to 1 PM—and bring a friend or two for a fun, crafty morning of shopping!
Thanks for visiting! Hope to have you stamping with me soon! Esther
Impressions Abloom Scrapbook spread
Totally easy to use Impressions Abloom makes for a beautiful scrapbook spread! Over the past month I have used this bundle for multiple cards and now it makes for an appealing spread for the summer.
But first….let me encourage you to attend and bring a friend to my next card kit class on Saturday, June 7th 10AM to noon.
What is a card kit class? It’s 2 hours to put together a Stampin’ Up card kit with friends and guidance from me.
How many cards are in a kit? Usually each kit will make 8 or 9 cards
How much does a kit cost? Kits are between $16 and $25
What kits are available? Below I have listed a few of the kits that are my favorites that will be available June 7th. This is not an exhaustive list.
Beautiful Blues Card Kit
Heirloom Arrangements Card Kit
Share a Smile Card Kit
By Your Side Card Kit
Start your day off to a great start June 7th at 10 AM to Noon will be a fun time! I’ll have a snack for you too! Bring your own coffee - not sure my hubby will be home to make his special roast coffee, but hopefully will hit a time when he can make his coffee.
Please RSVP to let me know you plan to attend June 7th!
Let’s get back to scrapbooking….
Our 2nd spread is another spread using Friends Of The Ocean Designer Series Paper 12 x 12 and Ocean Friends Dies. Both of these are on the Last Chance List…meaning they will not be available very much longer! Order Now if you would like to have to make your summer fun scrapbook spread!
Thank you for visiting with me! Next week there will NOT be a post. Scott and I are taking a week off to rest and have some fun and adventure together.
For those who have wondered….we had a great time at the Creative Keepsakes Convention and totally are up for it again next year! We are all hoping they come back to Charlotte again!
Upcoming events you won’t want to miss:
Friday, June 6th - 1st Friday Club at 5PM
Saturday, June 7th - Card Kit Class at 10AM to Noon
Tuesday, June 10th - Spartanburg Club at 4PM, open to new members
Thursday, June 12th - Easley Card Class at 6PM
Friday, June 13th - Arbors West Club at 11:30 AM, open to new members
Saturday, June 14th - Team Meeting at 10 AM, Zoom at 3PM ** Swap theme Summer Fun (RSVP for Zoom link)
Tuesday, June 17th - Morningside club at 10AM
Wednesday, June 18th - Sr. Center Card Class - Dallas NC at 2PM RSVP
Friday, June 20th - Gastonia Club at 11AM, open to new members. Pamela is hosting
Saturday, June 21st STAMP EXTRAVAGANZA SALE at 9AM to 1PM
Saturday, June 21st scrapbooking at 4PM
It's time to join my team! Starter Kit Special!
If you have a long wish list of Stampin’ Up products….and you love a great deal! I’ve got it!!!
Until the end of May (Saturday. May 31st - but don’t wait!) Stampin’ Up is offering the join offer for $99!
What do you get for $99? …..LOTS!
$165 worth of your choice of Stampin’ Products
If you choose to start a Stampin’ Up business, you will get a case of catalogs also
You will have access to the Stampin’ Up website with ideas and training
20-25% discount on all you orders under your demonstrator number
you will be able to order 1 month early before customer ordering begins
be able to attend my team meetings *they include training, techniques, make and takes, lunch, and a lot of fun with new stamping friends usually every other month.
There is no obligation to sell like I do or to remain a demonstrator although lots of perks and fun should you decide to retain your demonstratorship.
Minimum in sales to retain demonstratorship is $300 a quarter. This starts with your first full quarter which would be July to September.
This week: Dallas Sr. Center Card Class
below are the cards you’ll be making this Wednesday at 2-5PM Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Cost $12
May stamping events:
Tuesday, May 20th - Morningside club at 10 AM
Wednesday, May 21st - Sr. Center Card Class - open please RSVP to attend
Friday, May 23rd - Gastonia Club at 11AM (openings)
Saturday, May 24th Scrapbooking at 4PM
June’s calendar will be updated in a couple of days There is a new club starting plus look for card kit class coming
A BIG Shout out to Creative Keepsakes Convention this past weekend! It was fabulous! Everyone had good things to say about the event. It was great to catch up with friends and customers from years ago and make new friends! We are all hoping CKC will come back to Charlotte again next year!
hope to see you stamping soon! Have a great week!
Esther
Creative Keepsakes Convention - Charlotte this week!
Come visit and enjoy shopping at the Creative Keepsakes Convention 2025 in the Charlotte Concord area! It’s been awhile since CKC has been in our area to support paper crafting! Text a friend and make a fun girl trip to Embassy Suites by Hilton Golf Resort and Spa Charlotte/Concord! What a mouthful! Seriously it’s easier to get there than it is to say it! Just off I 85.
Date: this Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17!
Hours: Friday: 10AM - 5PM and Saturday 9AM - 5PM
To purchase tickets and find out more information, click on the link below. Tickets and classes are cheaper if you purchase ahead
I’ll be teaching 3 classes both Friday and Saturday. Below I’ve listed my classes and I invite you to join if they interest you!
Up a Notch Card Embellishment Class
Schema Card Folds
Making Mini Memories
May starts a NEW Annual Catalog but it also brings some NEW products that are not printed in the catalog. And I don’t want you to miss some of these fantastic stamp and die sets!!!
One of them is called Impressions Abloom! There are stamps, dies, Designer Series Paper, and embellishments all to coordinate!
This is the bundle I have used for club and for all 3 cards in my Schema Card Fold Class at CKC
Plus 2 new BEAUTIFUL card kits have been added! Beautiful Blues and Share A Smile Card Kits!
#165658 Beautiful Blues Card Kit
#165637 Share A Smile Card Kit with Storage Box
I invite you to come be a guest and visit a card class!
May 21st - Sr. Center card class in Dallas NC. Cost is $12 and you will make 4 cards
May 23rd - Gastonia club that meets at my home in Belmont NC at 11AM
I’ll update June schedule in a week. Thanks for visiting! I hope to see you stamping soon!
Essther
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection
Are you having a busy month? Something about May is always busy….graduations, recitals, planting flowers, vacations and trips! Wherever your busyness takes you…grab a new Stampin’ Up Idea Book and Catalog and take it with you! If you have NOT received your new catalog, please let me know! I’ll get one in the mail to you!
May marks a new annual catalog for Stampin’ Up and so many love the new catalog! For my clubs this month, I choose to use the Beautiful Gallery Suite collection….it is so user friendly! I easily used both stamp/die bundles on these club cards! The 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper is so “vintagely” beautiful!!! And so easy to use for a masculine card!
Let me share 2 of my samples - these are beautiful and sweetly simple! I would like to invite you to come to club to make another card that is also very sweet and simple to make, but really packs a “I made you a BEAUUUTIFUL card look! You’ll want to come to club to see!
This is only 2 pieces of this GORGEOUS paper! All the other papers in this package are just as picturesque!
You will want to check back Tuesday….I will be posting some of the online exclusives Tuesday, May 6th when products out of the NEW annual catalog and May online exclusive products too! They are stunning!
Creative Keepsakes Convention - please share! It’s going to be in Charlotte Embassy Suites by Hilton MAY 16 & 17!
Here are pictures of 1 of the 2 card classes I’ll be teaching! This one uses Impressions Abloom bundle and Designer Series Paper - I totally love the DSP!!! It is soooo bright and cheery! All 3 of the cards are fancy folds and use the same bundle!
Come spend some girl time/fun time walking around and seeing all the new things each vender has to offer. There are also lots of classes to take! Enjoy your day! MAY 16 & 17!
Thanks for visiting! I hope to see you in club soon! Be sure to invite a friend!
Esther
ON THE GO SUITE COLLECTION BY STAMPIN' UP
Perfect for the upcoming summer months to keep those fun memories of adventure and travel fresh all year!
Tags Together Stamp/Die bundle, Tags To Go 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and On The Go Puffy Stickers make for a fun crafting adventure for any age!!!
These are perfect for documenting summer adventures as your are traveling and needing to keep hands busy or treasuring memories of your adventures.
I invite you to come to Creative Keepsakes Convention this year. It will be in Charlotte NC!!! We are so excited CKC has chosen to be in Charlotte again! Below is a link you can purchase tickets in advance. They will be more at door. And check out the classes I’ll be teaching there both Friday and Saturday:
Take It Up a Notch Card Class
Schema Folds Card Class
Making Mini Memories
Personally, I’ve been having so much fun designing with this suite! Here is a mini envelope scrapbook I made as my team gift for our last team meeting. It is made using the standard A2 envelopes - Basic Withe Medium Envelopes #159236 $11 for a package of 40 envelopes.
For the envelope scrapbook, we used 5 envelopes. A picture or journalling can be put on the front of each envelope and the back plus there is the pocket (inside of envelope) that can be used for a picture, journalling or memorabilia. Below is a picture of the front of the envelope scrapbook.
So getting the where I’m going with On The Go Suite Collection for this post….is our April scrapbook class.
My inspiration for this spread is totally a common phrase I told my kids…..it’s an adventure with mom! Sometimes I didn’t know exactly where I was going back in those days before GPS’s. LOL! It’s was an adventure! Just took one the other day with Elizabeth and went shoe shopping! We had so much fun laughing and being silly! I plan to put pictures on my CKC Making Mini Memories scrapbook. You’ll have to come take the class to see our shoes :). And invite a few friends to come to CKC with you!
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I love how the Tags to Go stamp/die bundle includes a stamp to date your adventure and has supportive phrases to make this event special! And the Puffy Stickers are just FUN!!!
Our other April spread has something old and something new or maybe I should say something retired and something current.
Current product is the BEAUTIFUL Floral Delight 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. I have used it for club the past 2 months and just had to pull it out again. I’m not a huge fan of yellow BUT I really like this Designer Series Paper!!! and the vellum that coordinates with it. I’ll list it below.
Thanks for visiting! Please spread the word that CKC is coming to Charlotte! Rejuvenate those thoughts of scrapbooking and paper crafting - see you at CKC with friends!
Calendar is updated at the top of the home page.
Esther
Creative Keepsakes Convention is coming to CHARLOTTE!
We’ve been asking for years! This year the Creative Keepsakes Convention is coming to Charlotte/Concord area! Let’s SHARE AND INVITE EVERYONE and give our support to CKC! We want them to come back to Charlotte next year too!
Everyone has probably dabbled in scrapbooking at one time or another…it’s time to renew their interest and yours!
I’d like to invite you to attend Creative Keepsakes Convention. Tickets are less expensive if you purchase online. And if you have time, please sign up for one of my classes I’ll be teaching! I will teach 3 classes both Friday and Saturday:
Up a Notch Embellishment Card Class @ 11:30AM
Schema Card Folds Class @ 1:00PM
Making Mini Memories Scrapbook @ 2:30PM
Click on the link below to land on the home page for CKC- Charlotte.
Then you can purchase you entrance ticket to be able to shop from all the venders (It’s cheaper if you purchase online)
You can then look at all the classes offered….Again, you will see the classes are less expensive if you purchase online instead of waiting until you arrive at CKC.
Up a Notch Card Embellishment Class
Schema Card Fold Class
Making Mini Memories Scrapbook
Thanks for visiting! I hope to see you at CKC or in May for club and classes!
Easter Blessings!
Esther
Sr. Center Card Class - this Wednesday
You are invited to come stamp with me at the Dallas Sr. Center this Wednesday, April 16th at 2PM. Please RSVP so I will have card stock cut and prepared for you to enjoy making the following cards…
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In addition to the Sr. Center Card Class on Wednesday
Tuesday: April 15th Morningside Club at 10 AM; Bring your water/tea cups and Wink of Stella and Stampin’ Blends Markers: Lt. Old Olive and Dark Pool Party. We will be using them in class.
Thursday: April 18th - Gastonia Club at 11AM. Also if you have, please bring your Lt. Old Olive and Dark Pool Party Blends and a Wink of Stella.
Looking for somewhere to enjoy shopping and lunch? come to the Garden Cafe in York SC! Elizabeth and I have a booth selling cards, card kits, note pad, some CUTE purses and backpacks for sale. You will see lots of other vendors there and down the street not too far is a strawberry farm to enjoy some fresh berries!
Hurry to get your products before they are completely gone!
See you stamping soon!
Esther
Get Ready For New Gorgeous Stampin' Up catalog!
As I was preparing for last months scrapbooking class, my eyes fell upon some of the new 12 x 12 papers from Stampin’ Up’s new catalog, Flowers In Bloom! Every piece is an array of flowers of beautiful colors: Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Petunia Pop, Strawberry Slush and more! These Designer Series Papers will be in Stampin’ Up’s new annual catalog! And I couldn’t wait to use them!
Along with these new beautiful floral DSP, I used flowers from the Last Chance Dies, Flowers of Beauty Dies *** #163375 on sale for $29.60 from the original price of $37…it’s a great die to use for background die cuts and flowers! Especially when there are 8 flowers on one die!
Flowers of Beauty Dies # 163375 Stampin’ Up on sale for $29.60
Our other spread was another Birthday 2 page layout using Wildflower Birthday Suite. I love the Designer Series Paper that comes with this suite! Blueberry Bushel color just draws you in and Pretty In Pink is a great compliment.
Birthday Layout using Wildflower Birthday DSP and Birthday Celebrations Suite
Birthday Celebrations Suite
Wildflower Birthday 12 × 12 Designer Series Paper
Last month one of our club cards used the exquisite Thankful Garden Bundle which includes decorative masks for 2 different flowers! One of the flowers is a beautiful hydrangea flower. I find it so satisfying to use the decorative masks to color stunning hydrangeas! You can make them from pink to blues! Here is lovely card made by Helen. I love the background paper she used! It comes from Full of Life 6x6 DSP # 163357
Full of Life 6 × 6 Designer Series Paper
Thanks for visiting! Hope to see you stamping soon!
This weeks events:
Thursday, April 10th - Easley SC
Friday, April 11th - Arbors West, Jan is our hostess