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February 21, 2026 - 12x12 Sampler Series - Be Mine

✨ Sampler Series – Be Mine is the next in the series✨ I’m excited to off the 2nd Sampler in this year's series where we’ll be creating seasonal samplers throughout the year that can be interchanged in a 12" x 12" shadowbox frame. This month’s sampler theme is Be Mine, perfectly coordinated with the month of February and Valentines. What’s included: - All cardstock, embellishments, and Cricut cuts - Use of my dies and embossing folders - Create the sampler as shown or add a fe

January 10, 2026 Card Class

✨ Join Me to create cards in person ✨ 🎉 January Card Class – In Person 🗓 Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 AM 📍 My Home Classroom – Central Square, NY 💵 $20 per person | Class Limit: 10 Join me for a fun and creative morning! We'll be making 5 beautiful handmade cards—all pre-cut and ready for you to stamp, assemble, and make your own. This month, we're going to make a fun fold star card and our techniques include heat embossing and masking. 👉 Please bring your own adhesive

January 17, 2026 - 12x12 Sampler Series - Cozy Season

✨ Sampler Series – Cozy Season is first in the series✨ I’m excited to kick off a Sampler Series where we’ll be creating seasonal samplers throughout the year that can be interchanged in a 12" x 12" shadowbox frame. This month’s sampler theme is Cozy Season, perfectly coordinated with our February Retreat. ❄️☕🧣 What’s included: - All cardstock, embellishments, and Cricut cuts - Use of my dies and embossing folders - Create the sampler as shown or add a few personal touches of

🎄 December Classes Are Here!

Create, connect, and celebrate the joy of handmade holidays ✨ December is one of my favorite months to craft — between festive décor, heartwarming gifts, and creative time together, it’s the perfect season to make something beautiful. I’m thrilled to share the lineup of classes I’ll be offering through the end of the year. Whether you love wreath-making, cardmaking, cookie decorating, memory keeping, or a little bit of everything… there’s something here just for you! To regis

November 8, 2025 In Person Card Class

🎉 November Card Class – In Person 🗓 Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 AM 📍 My Home Classroom – Central Square, NY 💵 $20 per person | Class Limit: 10 Join me for a fun and creative morning! We'll be making 5 beautiful handmade cards—all pre-cut and ready for you to stamp, assemble, and make your own. This month, we're going to make a Christmas ornament with a shaker elements. 👉 Please bring your own adhesives (tape runner, liquid glue, and foam dots/pops recommended). 💬 “It’

🎄 Handmade Holiday Hop | Gingerbread Cookie Treat Bag + Free Recipe Printable

I created a festive treat bag to hold my Gingerbread Man Holiday Cookie Recipe! 🍪 This adorable little gingerbread guy is guaranteed to bring smiles — whether you’re gifting treats to friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers. It’s such a fun and heart-warming project to spread a little homemade cheer this Christmas season. ✨ About the Handmade Holiday Hop This project is part of the Handmade Holiday Hop — where 10 Stampin’ Up! demonstrators and creators are sharing 20 C