Patti's Craftin' Shenanigans

  Storybook Moments ~ Book Treat Box In MY opinion 'one cannot have enough Storybook Moments projects'.  Pretty sure it's been my most favorite Designer Series Paper (DSP) that Stampin' Up! has ever released.  The sweet prints, soft colors, pre-printed die cuts.... OH MY CUTENESS!!!  The entire Storybook Moments Suite has been highly popular and rightfully so!! With the name 'StoryBOOK Moments, I knew at some point I needed to pair this paper with the Stampin' Up! Book Treat Boxes.  And with Easter quickly approaching, I  felt now would be the perfect opportunity.  🐰 🌸 🐣 🌾 🐤🌼 🐰 🌸 🐣 🌾 🐤🌼 🐰 🌸 🐣 🌾 🐤🌼 Last week I shared this same project (though different in pattern) over on my Facebook page and YOU all loved it. So much so, that many of you reached out asking for instructions.  Well, today is the day. Here you go......   Surprise!!! I've added a little framed cover that's fits perfectly over the inside.  Not only does this...

Storybook Moments ~ Springtime Seed Card Ahhhhhhh, who else is ready for Spring?  Here in Oklahoma, Spring = tornados.  I consider myself a California transplant (going on 13 years) and still not use to 'severe storms',  and most certainly NOT a fan of visiting the land of Oz anytime soon.  However, I am soooo ready for green grass and warmer temperatures!!!!  I'm also ready to start creating and mailing my favorite kind of cards........ my annual 'SEED cards'. I must admit, I do not have a green thumb. Although, I can keep things 'alive'. So, I guess it's safe to say that I don't have a black thumb either. Lol!! I've tried planting seeds in little starter pots, with the promise of serving a gorgeous, homegrown, handpicked salad one night with supper. Ha, hasn't happened yet. In fact, my dream has yet to make it past the cute little green shoots poking their heads above the dirt. It's my conclusion that I might be trying too hard.  🌷🌼🌹...

Welcome March,   Slainte`!!! It's finally March, one of my favorite months of the year.  Celebrating the Luck of the Irish and the predominance of all things green . Actually, in full transparency... I begin celebrating St Patrick's Month as early as the day after Valentine's Day, February 15th.  My Irish pride and Shenanigans are front and forward pretty much all year. 💚🍀 💚🍀 💚🍀 💚🍀 💚🍀 💚🍀 💚🍀 With a new month, comes a new edition of our Sweet Stampede Team Blog Hop.  This month we've designed our projects using a 'color challenge'. Each of our projects feature the Stampin' Up! color combination of Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and  Granny Apple Green.  Ahhhh, I absolutely LOVE these colors together!!!!!  So bright and cheerful and a sure sign that Springtime is right around the corner.  Here's hoping our creations spark some inspiration in you as well and that you'll give this beautiful color combination a try yourself.  Remember ...

  Hello February!!!      Welcome to our monthly inspiration, Sweet Stampede team Blog Hop. This is where each month a few of my stampin' friends and I, collaborate on a predetermined creative  'theme' and each of us creates a project following that 'theme'. We then share our creations collectively here on our monthly 'Sweet Stampede Blog Hop'. This month we are sharing cards our utilizing a 'Card Sketch'    I'm not sure about you, but I love a good card sketch!  For me, I feel like it helps to eliminate my 'overthinking' of the actual design process and  allows me to skip right to the enjoyment of choosing all the pretty pieces and  begin assembling my card right away!  Here's our 'card sketch'.....   If you've never utilized a card sketch before, I highly recommend giving this sketch a try. 'oh, happy day!' The perfect greeting to accompany the bright and cheerfully fun, Toadstool Garden Designer Series Paper (#...

'HELLO SPRING'  February 2025~Paper Pumpkin "Welcome Spring with garden-themed cards" Reserve yours by subscribing January 11 - February 10, 2025 I'm in love with the concept of the 'Hello Spring' Paper Pumpkin Kit. These cards remind me of my annual tradition (and occasional class) of sending 'Seed Cards' that I create and mail to my family & friends each and every Spring. A little snail mail w/treat to celebrate new beginnings and the promise of warmer temperatures!!!! Oh goodness 'warmer temps' sound so good right now, Don't you agree?!   Say goodbye to chilly days and let a little sunshine in with the Hello Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit!  This kit comes with all the components to create cheerful, garden-inspired cards, including printed card bases, precut paper pieces featuring lush green herbs, bronze foil for an eye-catching sheen, and earthy linen thread. Seed packet envelopes bring a special touch of botanical whimsy. These ...