Don't Forget about the Annual Catalog?

We have been so busy with all the wonderful products in the new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration that products in the Annual Catalog have been sitting idle.

Many of the stamp sets can be mixed and matched which makes crafting cards all the more fun.

But for this card...I have been wanting to play with the silhouettes....and to be honest when creating this card, I threw away a few of the backgrounds that I was creating.  And now looking at this card, I should have put green around the silhouette instead of blue and I just noticed....oh well guess I will be creating this again.

Just goes to show, never give up and even tho I made a mistake on this card too, I am still going to share.  Thank you so much for visiting.....join me on my journey every week at

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New to Paper Crafting?....Start here!

When it comes to paper crafting, we all were new once and had to start somewhere.  But the question is where?

I don't know about you, but when I open a catalog or go to a crafting supply website it gets a bit overwhelming.  So, let's grab a cup a coffee and talk for a spell while I give you a few things that every paper crafter should start with.

1. If you want to create cards that are of a higher quality, I would definitely start with a good foundation of card stock.  Sure there is card stock out there in varying prices but I would suggest picking a card stock that when folding does not tear or split at the crease.
2. Get a quality set of stamp pads.  You definitely need basic black or gray and if you are going to color in the image with an alcohol based marker, you want to use Memento Stamp Pads.  And than depending of what sort of images you are drawn to when you are stamping you will need other colors to bring life to your stamping.
3. A good set of scissors and/or paper trimmer......you really do not want ragged edges when cutting.  When you do have those paper snips or trimmer dedicate them to your craft room.  And yes it will be a bit overwhelming when you take a look at all the paper trimmers out there but when you are starting out this paper trimmer is light, easy to use and affordable.  It also doubles as a score board!  Two tools for the price of one.....
4. Adhesives.....you want to be able to adhere those images you have stamped and layers to that card so a good tape runner is the place to start.  Having something that is Simple, Neat and In -line (snail) is quick, easy and did I mention fun to use!  I also have liquid glue, glue dots and tear & tape for those 3 D projects and for adding embellishments and ribbon.
5. If you don't want everything to lay flat on the front of your card and want to pop up flowers or embellishments dimensionals are the way to go.  I am a bit partial to SU's dimensionals because they are just the right height so they do not get stuck in the postage machine at the PO ruining a creation you spent so much time creating.
6. Something else that you should have is protection for your craft table.  We could actually use scrap copy paper or take the risk of getting ink on our table without protection but using grid paper protects and can be used to measure and be more precise when trying to add layers.  It is there right in front of you at all times to jot down notes, measure that piece of ribbon quicker and most of all protect that table top.

Phew....not that bad.  A few essentials and in-expensive items to get you on your way to becoming a paper crafter.

If you are missing any of these things or would like to try something new click the links below.

Thank you for sticking with me till the end.  If you would like to add to your arsenal of paper crafting sign up for my newsletter and get a FREE PDF right to your email inbox every week.....fill out the pop up of just fill out the form on the right of this blog.

Happy crafting my friends!

Timeless Tropical Class to Go

Timeless Tropical Class to Go

We are in the dead of winter here in PA. and all I can do is dream of warm tropical weather.  The new mini catalog was just the thing I needed to make part of my dream come true by creating this beautiful Tropical class.

In this class, I have created a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 greeting card, tropical purse that holds (3) 3 x 3 gift cards with matching envelopes, a lifesaver treat box,  an angel wing gift box and a decorated journal to record those things you never want to forget.  The papers bring beauty and warmth while I dream of Spring.

There are 4 options available for this class.  Products and make & takes delivered right to your mailbox....or just the PDF delivered right to your email.  It could not be any easier to get your hands on this tropical delight, to craft and create at your convenience.

OPTION # 1 $78.00 ($70.00 PLUS $8.00 PRIORITY SHIPPING)

This option includes the Timeless Tropical Bundle (value $52.00), Whisper White Crinkled Ribbon (value $7.00), Pressed petal journal (value $6.50) ....all make & takes and full colored PDF (which are included FREE)

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OPTION # 2  $43.00 ($35.00 PLUS $8.00 PRIORITY SHIPPING)

This option is for those of you that already have the Timeless Tropical Bundle.  It does include the Whisper White Crinkled Ribbon (value $7.00), Pressed Petal Journal (value $6.50) all the make & takes and the full color PDF.

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OPTION # 3 $15.00

This option is for the Full Colored PDF Only!

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OPTION # 4 FREE

This option is for my Gal Friday Stamping Team only.  If you are a member of my team, you receive ALL of my PDF Tutorials for FREE!!!  You order the products from yourself, get your product discount and have fun creating at your own leisure.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE

You will need the following products to complete these projects.  Grapefruit Grove Stampin' Ink Pad,

Terracotta Tile Stampin' Ink Pad, Champagne Rhinestones, dimensionals, liquid glue,  tear & tape, snail and glue dots.  

You can purchase these products here....

The deadline to register for this class is Feb. 1st, 2020.  All products will be ordered after the close of registration on Feb. 2, 2020.  All make & takes will be prepared and shipped along with the products by Feb. 7th, 2020.

Enter for a Chance to Win!

Wow!  Gal Friday Stamping is 1 year old!  Doesn't she look marvelous?

To celebrate turning one, I want to celebrate YOU!  

From today until Jan. 31st, 2020 you have the opportunity to earn a FREE Stamp Set....

isn't it beautiful and definitely appropriate since we are celebrating a birthday.  And what better time to be able to stamp up some cards and update your stash with a brand new stamp set!

Guess you are wondering how....

Join Gal Friday Stamping FB Group from today until Jan. 31, 2020 and be entered to win that's it!  (all existing members will be entered also).

If I have 100 new members by the closing date I will pick 2 Winners!  200 new members 3 Winners...and so on and so on!

I would love for you to follow my journey....get some inspiration and maybe watch a few of my FB lives as I stumble and fumble my way thru....