Psychotic Ramblings from a Serial Scrapper AKA Craft Room Therapy with Chris

 Here is where we were yesterday!  SO I placed an order for my additional 3- 6 cube storage units, tried out a few paint samples and narrowed it down to a pinkish color.  SO while I was waiting for my cube unit sto be available at pickup I went to Hobby Lobby for a little inspiration.  I found this cool colors floral painting I wanted to place above the door and these large florals for inspiration. The large circle painting alas did not fit and has been repurposed in the upstairs bath!  then off to the hardware store to pick out my paint.  And I found an even better shade of Paint called Ballet Slipper.   I now walk into the room and just smile!   It is sooooo bright!  Next step Storage.  I choose to white and even painted a wooden hutch unit white.  The storage unit at the end of my table is going to double as my die cut station!  And I found some frilly white curtains to not block the sun!  Next step purging an...

 SO I have been a crafter for a LONG time!  and have moved from every supply I owned fitting into a bag to a basement craft room to an closet craft room to a craft room once my oldest moved out.  Once she moved out permanently (she got married).. I didn't look back and just moved my supplies in without changing much- not the carpet (a mauve-y pink), not the wall color (a bold bright lime green), not the curtains .   And because I have been crafting for a long while I needed to purge!   So here are some of my before pictures.   OH yea did I mentioned it is a converted attic so I have slanted walls!   THE BEFORE  Want my area lacked was - LIGHT.. the room color sucked up the lighting, my desk storage blocked the window.  SPACE...even though I had 2 tables i felt like I was crafting in a 12x12 space!  STORAGE ... I know I Had too much goodness!  but also my impish puppy was constantly pulling out things from the bas...

  Today marks one year that I’ve been with Stampin’ Up! So all month long will be celebrating. First, every $20 spent in my store this month you will get a chance for winning your choice of either the Beautiful Butterfly stamp or the Natural Botanicals Stamp set. If you place a $50 order in my store I will send you a free mini card kit. This kit was designed around the Thankful Garden bundle that goes live on March 4th as a new online exclusive. It would also work well with large floral stamps that you may have on hand. If you place an order of $100 or more I will also send you a Stampin’ Up!    color wheel. SHOP WITH ME 

Greetings my crafting friends!  today I am sharing this cool card I created by coordinating  the Woven Texture designer papers with the Terrific Toadstool stamps and dies. I love the mix of Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry with these papers!   

Hello my crafty friends today I am sharing this beautiful card  I created with the new Woven Textures designer papers and some of my favorite punches. Just look at the fun dimensions with this card.  Create your sentiment window  Start by punching or die cutting a circle onto the front of your card base.  (note this should be your smallest circle.  Place your Woven Texture paper inside card and trace the outline of your circle.  Center the smaller circle into you larger circle punch and punch.  Create your Flowers  Start by punching several flowers in several sizes  and leaf stem or boughs.  Scrunch up your punched flowers for extra dimension. Layer your flower pieces to create a 3D flower.  Layer your leaf stems/bough around your sentiment window.   Add your flowers accenting with embellishments as desired. 

  Greetings my crafty friends! today I am sharing this cute little card I created with the new Online Exclusive Peekaboo Forest Bundle! I think these little critters are sooo cute!   I used the Everday Skies designer papers for my background. 

  Hello my crafty friends!  Today I am sharing this T-RRRIFIC  Card trio featuring the Darling Dinos Stamp set.  I stamped the images onto my Beautiful Bokeh designer papers and then added a little coloring with my Stampin' Blends.   The dinos are then centered on embossed die cut two tone cardstock created with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder and a little bit of sandpaper. 

  Today I am sharing this simple card created from leftover scraps of my Lily Pond Lane designer papers and the Ephemera available from Stampin' Up! and a touch of embellishments!   Nothing else.  I needs a quick and easy card and this was perfect! and I love the Peach Pie paired with Pool Party!.  

  Ahoy my crafty friends today I am sharing this fun gatefold card created with the Ocean Friends bundle!  I love the colors in this designer paper and love that the dies cut out the images from the papers! Can you tell I was also having fun playing with my Spotlight on Nature circle dies?  

Hey my crafty friends we are nearing the end of the 2024-2025 Annual catalog.  While this is exciting because we will see lots of new stamp, dies, papers and NEW IN COLORS!, we will also be saying goodbye to some of my favorites! Many of these will be moved to the Last Chance section in April.  While we don't know for sure what being retired versus moving to Online Exclusive status it is never to late to stock up on our favorites.  and WE KNOW that the 2023-2025 In Colors will disappear! SO Stock up!  Today I am sharing the STUNNING Perennial Lavender.  I did add some Beautiful Butterflies to my card set.  Which papers and colors are you going to miss the most?   

 Hello my crafty friends today I am sharing this card combo created using the Botanical Textures papers and the To the Point punch and stamps. I love how the little pop of color just brings these cards to life! Which color would you like to see?  

 Hey crafty friends today I am sharing this super fun color combo of Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie and Blackberry Bliss.  I took my inspiration from the colors in the To Market designer papers.   What is your favorite color combo? 

 Today I am sharing my last "card swap" creation with you.   This one features PETUNIA POP with the Botanical Textures papers and the Mixed Floral Stamp Set. Aren't the colors stunning?   I just love these stamps and images! Which one has been your favorite? 

 Hello my crafty friends.  Today I am sharing my Pretty in Pink  "card swap" creation with you. All of my swaps feature the the Botanical Textures papers and the Mixed Floral Stamp Set, I just chose a different In Color to highlight!  Aren't these tulips gorgeous?  Don't forget to join in my Anniversary Celebration this month!  This month marks one year that I’ve been with Stampin’ Up! So all month long will be celebrating. First, every $20 spent in my store this month you will get a chance for winning your choice of either the Beautiful Butterfly stamp or the Natural Botanicals Stamp set. If you place a $50 order in my store I will send you a free mini card kit. This kit was designed around the Thankful Garden bundle that goes live on March 4th as a new online exclusive. It would also work well with large floral stamps that you may have on hand. If you place an order of $100 or more I will also send you a Stampin’ Up!   color wheel. And tomorrow...

  Hello my crafty friends.  Today I am sharing my first card I created for an upcoming card swap.  This  swap features the the Botanical Textures papers and the Mixed Floral Stamp Set, I just chose a different In Color to highlight!  Three color in all!   This one highlights Peach Pie! And don't forget to ass a touch of color to your envelops for the added special touch! 

  Time is running out to order your March “ Daisy Daydream” Paper Pumpkin Kit.   Order before March 10 th !   Paper Pumpkin is the perfect way to jump into the world of paper crafting and get your creative “me-time” every month. We deliver all the stamps, ink, and paper you need to create a fun project, without any stress. Everything is precut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun part of crafting! Subscribers always have cards and cute gifts on hand for every occasion. Your first kit includes a free gift—a clear stamping block. You’ll also build a collection of stamps and ink to use on other projects. There’s no pressure—you can cancel or suspend at any time. Subscribe by the 10th of the month to get started! https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2297015 Paper Pumpkin is great whether you are looking for quick and easy predesigned projects or you want to a little rogue and create your own cards (which is by far my favorite thing to do) I love seei...

Hello my friends today I am sharing these super stunning cards I created using the Thankful Garden Bundle!  The first one I stamped with Basic Beige and them used my blender brushes and masks while the second one I stamped in Memento ink and then added my blender brushes with the masks.  Which is your favorite? 

  Hey my crafty friends.  Check out how pretty the easter eggs are die cut from the Beautiful Bokeh designer papers and the Oval die from the Linked Together Bundle.   Ti add a little extra cuteness I add some punch outs from the Storybook Moments designer papers. 

Hello my crafty friends today I am sharing this adorable card created from the Sweet Peas Stamp Set.    I just love this stamp set and I love pun-ny sentiments!   I did use some of my Sale-A-Bration Fruit Salad papers on this card  and the Birthday Celebration Stamp set.  to create this monochromatic card.      

  Hey Crafty friends today I am sharing these pretty Easter Cards I created featuring the new Everyday Arches dies and Faith Collection Stamps.   I really love these arches and the Faith Stamps! 

  This month marks one year that I’ve been with Stampin’ Up! So all month long will be celebrating. First, every $20 spent in my store this month you will get a chance for winning your choice of either the Beautiful Butterfly stamp or the Natural Botanicals Stamp set. If you place a $50 order in my store I will send you a free mini card kit. This kit was designed around the Thankful Garden bundle that goes live on March 4th as a new online exclusive. It would also work well with large floral stamps that you may have on hand. If you place an order of $100 or more I will also send you a Stampin’ Up!   color wheel. SHOP WITH ME