Friday, May 1, 2026

Homemade Sweetness for Mom

 I used this Homemade Sweetness 12x12 designer paper for Mother’s Day items for the Independence Uptown Market.  Come shop tomorrow 5/2 from 8-1pm.  I will NOT be at market 5/9 so get your Cards and Gifts 5/2!!!!


Tea treats include 3 tea bags in a cute wrap.  Slip a Gift card in for bigger gift!  Lots of Tea flavors to choose from.


Nivea hand cream in a perfect purse size!  Or great for the nightstand.  


You can also add a Gift card for that Special Mom, Grandmom, Aunt or anyone you want to show Love and caring!



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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Scenic Graduation

May is a busy time of year!  Independence Uptown Market starts this Saturday May 2nd.  8-1pm.  I’ll have lots of Graduation and Mothers Day cards to choose from this week.  I will NOT be at Market Saturday May 9th so be sure to stop by May 2nd!!!  Jennifer will be in my spot May 9th selling her hand made crafts.



Today I made some Graduation cards with this gorgeous Scenic Coast designer paper.  One side is a variety of shimmering sky lines.  The back side a matching pattern.  Hydrangea Hue and Highland Heather card bases.


The new Catalog and Online Exclusives launch May 5th.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Hydrangea Hue

 My pre-order arrived and this IN Color is my favorite!  And the new style of Magnetic ink pads will be introduced with the 5 IN Colors!  If you order ink pads always order a matching re-inker!  My first card is a Thank You card for customers.


Hydrangea Hue card stock and ink.  Sunset Coast bundle paired with Scenic Coast 6X6 Specialty Designer paper.  This paper is amazing!!  I used the ink pad to ink the edges and then popped up this panel on the card base.


The Lighthouse or Sail Boat Die Cut allow this paper to shine through.  Hydrangea Hue is not in this paper but it blends perfectly with some of the patterns!

I can’t wait to create more cards with this beautiful paper.  And the Magnetic ink pads close just by setting the lid on top!  All these products will be available May 5th when the catalog launches.  New Online Exclusives will also launch May 5th.

Next Market is May 2nd.  Pick up the new catalog!  8-1pm.

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Monday, April 13, 2026

2X Rewards April 15-17

 Whoa!  2X Rewards for 3 days!!  Earn Double rewards starting with a $20 purchase!  Shop for your essentials before the price increases in May.  If you spend $75 make sure to add a Product of the Month for $5!


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Sunday, April 12, 2026

New Paper Pumpkin kit

 NEW Paper Pumpkin kit:  SPARKLING CELEBRATIONS



SUBSCRIBE APRIL 11–MAY 10   

Create bold, celebratory cards perfect for invitations, congratulations, and special occasions.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces with silver foil

• Gem embellishments

• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight,

Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie

Silver foil gives cards an eye-catching finish.

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Valley in Bloom

 Independence Uptown Market is Saturday April 4th 9am-1pm.  I will have the new catalog available for pickup!  You will find this Suite of products on pages 22-23.  This new catalog goes live May 1st.  If you have ordered from me in the past year, a catalog will be coming in the mail to you near the end of April.


I recently saw this fun fold layout and wanted to make a few for Market.  My pre-order came yesterday and this paper is so beautiful!  I’ll post measurements next week as I need to tweak the card base a bit.  But the Cross designer wood paper is 1x 5 1/4.  Early Expresso layer is 1 1/4 x 5 1/2. 


Here is the open card.  I added a circle to the Cross with Lily of the Valley from the Sweet Bugs stamp set.  I have the new bundle coming in my next order.  The Sentiment is from a long Retired set.  I see beautiful Wedding cards using this paper!  And Wedding Scrapbook pages would be stunning!  

Hope to see you Saturday!!

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April product of the Month

 Eyelet Blooms Die is the April Product of the month!!  A Background Die for $5.00 with a $75 merchandise purchase!  That’s a great Deal!



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