Author: Leslie Benson

  • One in a Melon Garden Trellis Cards

    One in a Melon Garden Trellis Cards

    This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up! is so sweet!  It’s one in a melon – lol!  Just look at all the bright colors and the fun pre-printed note cards!   And what about that adorable tissue paper and those tiny clothespins?  I love everything about this kit! Here are two alternative cards that…

  • Stampin’ Up! Soft Sayings Card Kit

    Stampin’ Up! Soft Sayings Card Kit

    Kits simplify the creative process with pre-cut pieces for amazing projects.  I just created this stack of all-occasion cards using the Soft-Sayings All-Inclusive Card Kit by Stampin’ Up!  The card kit makes 20 cards, 2 each of 10 designs.  There is also a refill kit so you can keep on making!   The only thing I…

  • Lovely Words & A New Stampin’ Up! Catalog

    Lovely Words & A New Stampin’ Up! Catalog

    It’s finally here!  The new Stampin’ Up! Catalog went live today and I couldn’t be more excited!  To help celebrate the launch of the new catalog I’m sending a FREE gift to everyone who places an order of $50 or more (before tax and shipping) with me during the month of June using Hostess Code UD6VFPGD. …

  • Swirly Bird Father’s Day Card

    Swirly Bird Father’s Day Card

    The calendar is fast approaching to the month of June and that got me thinking about Father’s day.  That in turn got me thinking about making some masculine cards.  Today’s card is full of whimsy and soft colors.  It’s not one you would traditionally think of as a masculine card but it works.  It’s another…

  • Paper Pumpkin Sprinkled with Love

    Paper Pumpkin Sprinkled with Love

    Each month in my Paper Pumpkin kit, I receive a brand new exclusive stamp set to add to my collection.  It’s  one of my favorite things about Paper Pumpkin.  Here is a card I created with a stamp and a few left-over embellishments from this month’s kit: If you’re wondering how I made that little…