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.

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.

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 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.

Gingerbread Holiday Scrapbook Layout

We’re back to scrapbooking from a busy fall. And the Cute Gingerbread Man Bundle is the key to this CUTE spread!

Tips:

  • gingerbread man is stamped in White Craft ink and then use White Embossing powder and heat….then die cut using Gingerbread Dies

  • gingerbread house is made from a piece of 3” x 2 1/2” square for house and then cut a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square cut on diagonal for roof

  • Use Delicate Frames Bundle #167309 dies for the icing on the roof of gingerbread house by die cutting Basic White Card Stock

  • The door is die cut using Everyday Arches #164630

  • Gum Drops are created from Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper #165929 and Real Red and Garden Green ink pads. Place a small strip of the Silver color of glimmer paper directly on the Real Red ink pad and also a small strip of the Silver color of glimmer paper directly on the Garden Green ink pad. Press on the glimmer paper directly on the ink pad to color the pieces of glimmer paper…..lay aside to dry or heat set with heating tool. When the color doesn’t wipe off the glimmer paper, it is safe to die cut with the Gingerbread Man gum drop die. The gum drops look like the sugar coated (frosted) real gum drops

  • Gingerbread man bow tie and hat brim are die cut from All Occasion 12 x 12 Velvet paper #166063

  • I am sorry to say the DSP for the background - the candy canes and the strips are not available as they have been retired for several years from Stampin’ Up

  • But…the 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper that the layout is built on is AVAILABLE! It is Peaceful Garden 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper #165917

  • The top part of the spread is build with a circle punch or similar. After adhering circles, flip the page to the backside and follow the edge of the 12 x 12 DSP and cut off excess circles.

  • Letters come from Mini Alphabet Dies #162934 ****A MUST for scrapbooking!

Here are more of the new product offering starting November from Stampin’ Up:

We also made the following scrapbook spread for winter pictures…..it’s kinda cold, kinda winter green an kinda Christmas….easy to create! What pictures would you put on this layout?

The more I use this set, the more I like it! It’s a cross between cold and winter greenery! It is so inviting and warm!

For this layout, I used Blending Brushes and applied LIGHTLY Shaded Spruce ink and Basic Beige ink and then started randomly stamping the snowflakes in Shaded Spruce, Pretty Peacock, and Crumb Cake.

Added were snowflakes die cut from the Elegant Pine Snowflakes 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and the final touch was Hues of Blue Flower embellishments #165630

Tuesday, November 25th through December 1st….shop by clicking on the Black Friday picture above.


40% off

  • Stampin’ Blends

  • Paper Trimmer and blades

  • Ink bundles

  • 25% off

    • Select adhesive

  • 15% off

    • Select cardstock

  • Shop the full selection of discounted products online.

  • Products are available while supplies last.

  • Orders will likely arrive in time for the holidays.

Make you lists now and order as soon as you can November 25th! for fabulous savings on your basic crafting supplies!

Happy Thanksgiving to you!!!

Esther

If you are out and about….come visit me and an abundance of other venders at the Garden Cafe in York SC.


Just announced....BLACK FRIDAY SALE

Stampin’ Up has just announced BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

When: November 25-December 1, 2025

  • 40% off

  • Stampin’ Blends

  • Paper Trimmer and blades

  • Ink bundles

  • 25% off

    • Select adhesive

  • 15% off

    • Select cardstock

  • Shop the full selection of discounted products online.

  • Products are available while supplies last.

  • Orders will likely arrive in time for the holidays.

Make you lists now and order as soon as you can November 25th! for fabulous savings on your basic crafting supplies!

Please reach out to me if you have questions?

Thanks for visiting!

Esther

Sr. Center Card Class, Thursday, Nov. 20th 2025

Join me this Thursday to make these 4 cards at the Dallas Sr. Center 2PM

Please RSVP if you have not done so already.

Also, mark your calendars for a card buffet:

December 4th and 5th 10AM to 5PM I'll hold a card buffet at my home. There are lots of different cards to make and we are creating a few more Christmas cards for you. Come choose which cards and how many of each one to make! Make 8 and get the 9th one free or $3 each.

Christmas gift tag class Saturday, December 13th. I’ll be posting the Christmas gift tags soon and you can RSVP for which ones you want to make and the number of each you would like to make.

Have a wonderful day!

Esther

and

New Arrivals....

This month we have some wonderful NEW products from Stampin’ Up! This month’s club we are using some of the New products, Friendly Foliage and Brushed With Beauty 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper for a cute fun fold card. Here are pictures…..

Brushed With Beauty 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

Brushed With Beauty 12 x 12 DSP

Stampin' Up Friendly Foliage Bundle

Friendly Foliage Bundle

Love the Friendly Foilage Bundle! The stamp works well with the die set! You’ll have to come to club this month to see the fun fold! But here are some samples of what can be created. This first one is a card I made for my team. And the other cards are from Stampin’ Up.

And another favorite is Triple Banner Punch …..awesome for small one line sentiments

Triple Banner Punch Stampin Up

Triple Banner Punch

And here is the complete suite of New Products that co-ordinate with the Brushed With Beauty 12 x 12 DSP

Brushed with Beauty Suite floral and striped natural color 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

Brushed With Beauty Suite

Or you can get just the Petals of Beauty Bundle as shown here to use with the beautiful Brushed With Beauty 12 x 12 DSP

Brushed With Beauty  stamp and die set with flowers and stems

Petals of Beauty bundle

Upcoming Events this week:

  • Morningside Club - Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10AM

  • Club - Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10AM

  • Sr. Center - Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2PM (I’ll post cards later this week)

  • Gastonia club - Friday, Nov. 21 at 11AM

  • Arbours West - Friday, Nov. 21 at 4PM

  • Scrapbooking - Saturday, Nov. 22nd at 4PM

Thanks for visiting! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Esther

Christmas Blitz continued....

As promised, here are the other cards we make at the 2025 Christmas Blitz….enjoy and be inspired!

Snowy Delights bundle with decorative masks to create beautiful snowflakes from Stampin Up for pink snowflakes

Snowy Delights Bundle #165809

Christmas Greenery bundle by Stampin' Up for Christmas bow flowers and bouquet of Christmas flowers and pine needles

Christmas Greenery Bundle #165873

Peace on Earth Bundle by Stampin' Up with doves of peace

Peace on Earth Bundle #165925

Jolly Delivery by Stampin' Up for a fun pet Christmas card with pocket to insert a gift card

Jolly Delivery bundle #165845

Pine Tree Trimmings Bundle for an elegant Christmas card....black tie for Christmas

Pine Tree Trimming Bundle #166047

Be sure to save the date on Saturday, February 21st. for the next blitz. It will be for birthday cards! I will put a reservation sheet you can print off soon.

NEW Products to have fun with! Stampin’ Up has released new products November. You can take a look at them on this link: New Arrivals

Or here are a few I have put on this post for you to see…

Everyday Beauty Card Kit to make beautiful blue all occasion cards

Everyday Beauty Card Kit #166808

If you like blue and need a card quick…this kit is for you!

Capture those Outdoor Adventure with these real life images of deer and fox by Stampin Up

Outdoor Adventure Bundle #168009

Valentine Kisses for you loved one Stampin' Up

Valentine Kisses Bundle #167310

Get a head start on Valentines projects with this CUTE set of bears for your sweeties!

I look forward to seeing you at one of my events making cards and projects!

Esther