Cottage Lane Stamper

 Not being organized makes me go in a tizzy!  I like to be able to put my hands on a stamp set when I'm creating a card.  Looking for a sentiment can or an image can take anxious moments. so I like to make it as easy as possible and it all starts with the arrival of new stamps, dies, punches and DSP. Here's a quick video on how I start with organizing my stamp sets, dies and punches using my photocopier, my Brother label maker and velcro dots from the dollar store.  Up until recently I have used Evernote to organize my stamp  & die images, stamp sentiments and DSP by patterns and colors.  I have to change my ways.  Evernote used to be free for up to two devices.  They are now charging $149 a year.  I can't afford that.  But I did notice the other day that Pinterest is now allowing tags, visible to the account owner.  I'm going to try to use that going forward.   I normally add my cards to Pinterest, and save card ideas...

Even though Valentine's is upon us.  In a previous post I promised that I would supply the directions to the little mailbox that holds two Hershey Nuggets.  I bet you could even use 4 Hershey Miniatures if you wanted. I got the directions from one of my team mates at a recent event who CASE'D them from Jan Stamping Creations. Thank you Christine Pierce! Here are the directions. Valentine Mailbox Nugget Treat Holder January 2017 You know I LOVE treat holders and I’ve seen a few of these on the internet, so had to make one up!! These go together fast and would make great favors for ;hildren, teachers, well…….just about anyone that loves candy. They hold two Hershey Nuggets Supplies Stamp Set: Sealed With Love (142815) Card Stock: Real Red (102482) 3 ½” x 1”; 2 – 1” x ¼” Whisper White (100730) 4 5/8” x 1 ¼”, ¾” x ½” Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack (142733) 3” x 1” Ink: Real Red (126949) Punch: Confetti Hearts Border (13741...

I am blessed with three gorgeous (biased of course) grandsons!  Luke 10, Jacob 6 and Davey 2.  All 4 years and 4 months apart.  They are the loves of my life (besides my own son and daughter of course).  As you can see, Davey wasn't having any of this picture taking, unusual for him. There is something about grandchildren that is so special.  Like when their eyes light up when they see you and even though they might be getting too old for it, still let you hug them.    My grandsons, especially the middle one, love interactive cards.  So I coupled a Twist & Pop card with the wonderful Valentine bundled Sealed with Love stamp set and Love Notes Framelits. Love, Love, Love that bundle!  Here's what I came up with:               Images © Stampin' Up   Here's the link to the Pop & T...

Well two days until St. Valentine's day.  Personally not one of my favorite holidays, I guess because it separates those of us that don't have a sweetheart from those that do.  I was married twice, first for 10 years and then after 17 years of being single and raising two kids, I married my second husband.  He was the love of my life, but life it not fair.  We only had 5 months of marriage, he died from cancer.  We did have two years and 8 months together and each day was filled with love, romance and lots of fun!  He would buy me the most lovely gifts.  That was almost 9 years ago.  So, to those of you who are blessed with someone to love and who loves you, treasure each day. I thought I'd share with you a few of the Valentines that I made this year.  I had other's but sent them out.  I have friends and relatives who are also widows and I try to send them Valentines.  Any thank you to my lovely sister-in-law, Lisa who gave...

Found this cute card on Pinterest so CASE'd it from Susan Stamps.  One of the reasons I chose it is that it looked like a quick card for my Stamp-A-Stack class, and it used a few pieces from one of my favorite stamp sets from the 2017 Occasions catalog - Sending Love. I added a couple of things, the little heart and rhinestone next to the sentiment.  Once you have all the pieces cut out it goes together very quickly. Here are the pieces you will need: Basic Black cardstock:  1 pc. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4", 1 pc. 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" Real Red: 1 pc.  5-1/4" x 4", 1 pc. 2-1/2" x 2-1/2, 1 pc. 5-1/4" x 1-3/4" Whisper White: 1 pc. 5" x 3-3/4", 1 pc. 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" DSP: 1 pc 3-3/4" x 3/4" I also cut a third piece of Whisper White for the inside that is 5-1/4" x 4" and another strip of the same DSP 4" x 1/2", this is optional.  I just think it gives it little extra on the...