March 25, 2026

Hello, friends!

Just wanted to let you know I am still alive…I am just 3 hours away from home taking care of my hubby who is in ICU for the week. He went in for a two step back surgery on Monday that ended up being extensive. His doctor went in expecting to take one hour to clean up some stenosis and then let his partner do some modified laminectomies. Well, his first doctor went in and found an incredible mess of nerves in a cyst growing into the bone which took 5 hours to work on leaving a big hole in his spinal cord covering that he had to patch. Of course, they could not do the other surgery since this was really bad . This has been really disappointing for him since he has been in a great deal of pain for a long time (now we know why once they opened him up). He is now in ICU for the last three days flat on his back and most likely longer to assure the spinal patch is totally secure. They removed the drain in hopes of more internal compression to seal the spinal patch. He is going crazy and is miserable being flat on his back at zero degrees. The nurses have been wonderful. I know Jesus has him right where he needs to be with an top notch spinal doctor.

My dear friends, any and all prayers are so appreciated!!

We were anticipating a three day stay after the weekend and then home from Boca Raton. I even brought some stamping supplies and my camera to make a video this past weekend as we celebrated an early anniversary coming up this weekend. Well, guess who got food poisoning Friday night and was so very sick all weekend? Yep, me…way not fun as you can imagine. Thankfully, I was able to take him to the surgery on Monday morning but then got sick again on Monday night. I am feeling good now and trying to keep his spirits up by rubbing his back when he gets turned and massaging his feet to help him feel more comfortable.

I know you all probably think I am crazy but I do love to do a video each week for you so I feel a little of whack…lol. Wouldn’t you know, the stamping stuff I brought all is missing one thing or another either an ink, a DSP or something else. And, of course, it is all in the trunk of my van piled up like Jenga, and it is dark out now as I just got back to the hotel for the night…..next week I should be back in the swing of things! I kept thinking each night when I got back to the hotel around 9:30 that I could pull something together since I most creative at night but alas…no mojo but I have had ttime to peruse the NEW May-August Mini catalog and am really excited about the oh, so pretty paper and cool NEW stamps and dies coming out!! And, I have been thinking of designs for the April 2026 Busy Bee Bag!

I am using the Stampin’ UP! Hope Love & Joy Bundle

in the April 2026 Busy Bee Bag!

You can add on the stamps with no shipping/tax… so many options for you.

Every Busy Bee Bag has a VIDEO and a PDF of the Written Instructions with photos included along with 8 card/envelope kits for $45. I include $20-$25 worth of quality Stampin’ UP! Products like DSP, embellishments, ribbons, and other fun crafting items with A LOT left over for future crafting!

Kit supplies are purchased the day of the registration deadline

and mailed out approximately the 19th of that month

with the VIDEO/PDF Tutorial coming a few days later.

I DESIGN THE CARDS SO THAT YOU CAN USE THEM WITH ANY STAMP SET YOU ALREADY HAVE IF YOU DO NOT PURCHASE THE BUNDLE BUT…

If you add on the featured stamps/dies/punch,

I include them in your Busy Bee Bag with free shipping/tax on them!

YOU CAN EVEN SUBSTITUTE

ANOTHER STAMP AND/OR DIE OR BUNDLE of the same value.

March 18, 2026

You know, I did not get the Stampin’ UP! Match Day Bundle which is super cool

but I did get the fun A Wonderful Match Designer Series Paper so I made a great card with it!

I just used the DSP as my focal point on the cards. I love the packs of DSP that have the pages you can fussy cut or just trim up.

The sentiments come from the Stampin’ UP! A Reason to Celebrate stamp set.

The DSP also has the perfect patterns to make an accordion fun fold card. Here is a video showing how easy it is to make…

Measurements: Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ on the 11″ side, DSP: 4″ x 12″ scored at 3, 4, 5, 6 , 7, 8, and 9 on the 12″ side, Inside sentiment panel: Colored Cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ with inside white panel 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″

I am using the Stampin’ UP! Hope Love & Joy Bundle

in the April 2026 Busy Bee Bag!

You can add on the stamps with no shipping/tax… so many options for you.

Every Busy Bee Bag has a VIDEO and a PDF of the Written Instructions with photos included along with 8 card/envelope kits for $45. I include $20-$25 worth of quality Stampin’ UP! Products like DSP, embellishments, ribbons, and other fun crafting items with A LOT left over for future crafting!

Kit supplies are purchased the day of the registration deadline

and mailed out approximately the 19th of that month

with the VIDEO/PDF Tutorial coming a few days later.

I DESIGN THE CARDS SO THAT YOU CAN USE THEM WITH ANY STAMP SET YOU ALREADY HAVE IF YOU DO NOT PURCHASE THE BUNDLE BUT…

If you add on the featured stamps/dies/punch,

I include them in your Busy Bee Bag with free shipping/tax on them!

YOU CAN EVEN SUBSTITUTE

ANOTHER STAMP AND/OR DIE OR BUNDLE of the same value.

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March 17, 2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Thank you, St. Patrick, for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Spreading the Good News is the most noble thing to be celebrated for on this holiday!

Time to sign up for the April 2026 Busy Bag!

The March 2026 Busy Bee Bags

will be mailed tomorrow on schedule…

(more than I can say for my 21 hours of airport travel the last two days!)

so now it’s time to sign up for the April 2026 Busy Bee Bag!

I am using the Stampin’ UP! Hope Love & Joy Bundle

in the April 2026 Busy Bee Bag!

You can add on the stamps with no shipping/tax… so many options for you.

Every Busy Bee Bag has a VIDEO and a PDF of the Written Instructions with photos included along with 8 card/envelope kits for $45. I include $20-$25 worth of quality Stampin’ UP! Products like DSP, embellishments, ribbons, and other fun crafting items with A LOT left over for future crafting!

Kit supplies are purchased the day of the registration deadline

and mailed out approximately the 19th of that month

with the VIDEO/PDF Tutorial coming a few days later.

I DESIGN THE CARDS SO THAT YOU CAN USE THEM WITH ANY STAMP SET YOU ALREADY HAVE IF YOU DO NOT PURCHASE THE BUNDLE BUT…

If you add on the featured stamps/dies/punch,

I include them in your Busy Bee Bag with free shipping/tax on them!

YOU CAN EVEN SUBSTITUTE

ANOTHER STAMP AND/OR DIE OR BUNDLE of the same value.

March 11, 2026

I have a cool card for you today that shows off the Gorgeous Stampin’ UP! Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper and the Stampin’ UP! Scalloped Wishes Stamp Set. It is called a Sliding Pocket Fun Fold since the inside has a portion that slides into a pocket.

It is really easy to make, too. Watch this video to see how to make it…

See how pretty the DSP is???? The sentiments come from the NEW Scalloped Wishes Stamp Set. The embellishments are from the Moody Palette Glossy Dots- my favorite embellishment right now:) I especially love that I can color the white dots with my alcohol based Stampin’ Blends.

Here is a top biew showing the flap that creates the mechanism to let it slide into the pocket.

You can add the 3-3/4″ x 5″ color Card Stock or DSP behind the slider if you want or leave it plain. You can also add DSP to the left side of the inside or leave it plain as seen in the cards below. Do whatever you want with what you have!

Measurements: Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored on the 8-1/2″ side at 2-3/4″ and 6-3/4″, Focal point on front DSP: 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ bordered with 3″ x 4″ Card Stock, Inside slider mechanism: 3-5/8″ x 4-1/2″ scored at 3/8″ on the 3-3/8″ side to create flap, White on Slider: 3″ x 4-1/4″, DSP on outside left and behind on inside: 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″, DSP on pocket: 1-1/4″ x 5-1/4″, Card Stock (or DSP) behind slider: 3-3/4″ x 5-1/4″,

A NEW Product of the Month for March 2026- the Notes of Spring Stamp Set- it’s adorable!

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March 4, 2026

Oh, I have a pretty card for you today! The church is so beautiful with its steeple and cross:)

The Stampin’ UP! Blessed Beginnings Bundle is great for Easter, Wedding, Baptism, or a Confirmation.

Here is a video showing how easy it is to make a Faux Center Step Card:

Can you believe AFTER I made the card and video, I pulled out the NEW Wood Grain Wonders Designer Series Paper with the tight woodgrain patterns ranging from light to dark. I noticed a wonderful Pecan Pie woodgrain that looked so awesome with the Painted Illusions DSP from last month’s Product of the Month.

The four versatile wood grain shades add rustic charm to scrapbook pages or handmade cards—a wonderful way to bring warmth and texture to your projects. It comes packaged with 12 sheets with 3 sheets of 4 double sided designs. I wish the pic showed how lovely the wood grain patterns are in the DSP.

Measurements: Back Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 9″ scored at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, and 5-3/4″ on the 9″ side, Center Step Card Stock: 2-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 5-1/2″ on the 8-1/2″ side, Flower DSP on Card Base: 3″ x 4″, Wood Grain DSP on bottom step: 1″ x 4″, Flower DSP behind church: 2″ x 4-1/4″

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