Wow! This Daisy Punch is so popular that it was being back ordered since it was available in June! I actually won mine at our Regional Onstage so that was a bonus! When I started using it, I was having problems with the paper getting stuck in the punch and I had so many to punch! Then my friend and down line gave me a tip. When removing the paper, remove it to the side, not the top. What a difference this made. Here is a little video I made to show you what I mean. I al

I know, it's still summer but we in the crafting world like to get a jump on our Christmas card making. Don't we? Stampin' Up! has let us get an early sneak peak at one of the sets that is coming out in the Holiday Catalog that will go live September 1. If you are one of my customers you should be getting your catalog in mid to late August. The set is called Carols of Christmas. It is a beautiful set with large sentiments that can become the focus of the card. It is bundl

It's been a busy week with card club classes and my middle grandson's birthday. We had our "date" yesterday. I take them out for lunch, one on one, a movie and then they pick out their birthday present. I enjoy just spending time with them this way. Hoping that they enjoy it too and like the special time alone. This morning I rest. With my chronic fatigue I have to pace myself, and this week I over did. So, as I'm laying in bed I came up with this design. I used three

Hi everyone! I'm starting a new online card club. So simple to participate! For July we are spotlighting the Coffee Cafe stamp set. When you place a $40 order (before taxes and shipping) you will receive a card kit in the mail from me, FREE, to make the three cards shown above. Just make sure that you use the host code 2R4MPU3X. All three cards will be using the featured stamp set. With the card kit you will also receive a pdf listing the materials and dimensions so you c

Christmas in July StartFragmentHo, ho, ho! Our Christmas in July promotion makes it easier than ever to sign up to be a demonstrator! New demonstrators will receive a FREE Essentials Gift Pack including Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Grid Paper, two D Blocks (one for them and one for a stamping friend!), and a Bone Folder. That’s an added value of $52 US/$68 CAN! And to give you a taste of the perks of being a demonstrator, we will also include the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set

This morning I played around with one of my favorite sets from the new catalog, the Ribbon of Courage. As soon as I saw this bundle at Onstage I knew I wanted it, but had to wait until June to order, just like you. :-) I made three different designs. Let me know which one you prefer. I am also selling these sets in my online store here, go to the menu and look for Cottage Lane Stamper online store. You can custom order the number of card sets you would like and the color