Loving a ladybug Card
A Ladybug Card is perfect to make your favorite friend smile. It's especially perfect when they do something good or when you're trying to inspire them. Ann made this the other night, but I didn't let her finish it so that she would go to bed. You see, she started...
Valentine Pocket Card Idea
Are you ready for a different kind of Valentine card idea? We explored making a Valentine Pocket Card with our friends on the live stream yesterday. Ann had a Valentine card idea in her head before our live stream, but other than the basic measurements and a piece of...
Happy Birthday Cake Card
This Happy Birthday cake card that we made last night is extra special because it's something new that was just released today! Not only that, but it's a limited edition die that will only be around while supplies last. Did you get this Happy Birthday to You Set free?...
My Pink Birthday Card
February is a pretty big month around here so we're kicking it off with a pink birthday card. Why? Because February is Ann's birthday month. And it's her Stampin' Up! anniversary next week. However, it is a couple Presidents' birthdays too, but I don't think this card...
Two Quick Birthday Cards Needed
Ann needed to make two quick birthday cards after yesterday's show. She and my favorite huMAN were going to dinner with their friends to celebrate two ladies' birthdays. Should she make the cards the same or should they be different? Time was of the essence so she...
Celebrating New Beginnings
Ann was thinking about days gone by before I came to protect and inspire her. There used to be ground squirrels that would pop up in the back yard. Here's me in my younger days taking care of the issue. All of a sudden, she was inspired to make this card using free...
Ann Got Happy Mail!
It's so nice to get happy mail in our mailbox. And it's even better when it's handmade! What is Happy Mail? All this dog can figure is that happy mail is what makes you happy. It's as simple as that. It could be any of these: A congratulations card (like this one)A...
Make a Quick Love Note for a Friend
Who wouldn't want to discover a quick love note in their lunch box or on their desk? Love notes aren't just for spouses and lovers. Friends want to hear something good too! I can't believe how quickly that Ann put this together - even after hand cutting the boots!...
How to Use the Stamparatus
What's a Stamparatus? It's a wonderful stamp positioner that makes it easy to have perfectly placement. As a result, it's a real time saver to mass produce cards and paper crafting projects. We think that everyone should have and know how to use a Stamparatus stamp...
Making a Special Thank You Card
Do you need a special thank you card for some one really special? You know who I mean - someone who will most likely keep your card for several years. Crafters like to make something really special for special people like this. It's worth a little extra time and...
Crafting Live Stream Today
We've been working on swaps, but we're taking a break for our crafting live stream today. And when Ann and I do swaps, you know that means that we're going to soon have a lot of different stamping ideas to share. We showed you some of the swaps on our live stream a...
Monochrome Watercolor Flowers Card
Today's thank you card is a monochrome watercolor flowers card - an experiment. But what kind of flowers are these? I surely don't know. Do you? Yes, this card was actually an experiment. Sometimes I like it. And sometimes I'm not as fond of it. How do you like it? Go...
Sweet Honey Bee Card for a Friend
I think that Ann had a tear in her eye while we were designing this sweet honey bee card for a friend. But it wasn't the card. She was watching the Netflix version of Anne with an E which is based on the timeless book "Anne of Green Gables". She's watched different...
Bright Birthday Card Idea
It's amazing how we turned our last sympathy card into a bright birthday card idea. We warned you the other day in this post that it was a timeless handmade card idea that could transform into anything. And in yesterday's card making live stream, Ann shared some tips...
Simple and Elegant Sympathy Card
Let's face it. No one likes to make sympathy cards. Today's simple and elegant sympathy card idea should make it a little easier for you. It's basic layout allows you to use it for different types of cards just by changing the greeting. Unfortunately, we know two...