Explore. Dream. Discover.

So Blessed....

2013-05-10T10:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to JustRite's final day of their May Release! Today we are featuring two Becca Feeken Stamp Sets, Filigree Journal Covers & Mix and Match Sentiments. With Mother's Day in a couple days, I thought I would create a card for my daughter! My card is cut using Spellbinders Decorative Labels One, with other card elements cut from Spellbinders Classic Squares, Nested Lacey Pennants and

It's Twins!

2013-05-09T22:30:00.000-04:00

Good Friday to you! I have another monogram creation to share with you today as The Stamp Simply Store continues with monogram week! We recently found out our niece is having twins, and I wanted to make a special card for the expectant parents! I went to my Kaisercraft 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" Bundle of Joy paper pad for inspiration. We know they're expecting a girl and boy, so I also pulled

It's all about the Journey!

2013-05-08T10:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Justrite's Day Four of their May Release! Today, JustRite is featuring a new background stamp, The Journey, and the set, Monogram your Journey! I LOVE me some monogramming! I think you know that by now! I decided to use these sets for a girl graduation card. At first glance, these stamps would probably go into the more masculine column, but I think they fabulously work for

It's Monogram Week At The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store!

2013-05-07T08:00:00.000-04:00

Greetings! This week The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is featuring all things MONOGRAMMED! JustRite has created two new monogram stamp sets and this week SSRS designers are creating with monogramming in mind, and I could not be more thrilled! Before I get to my monogram creation, here is a bit of catch up info! Last year, in many ways, turned into 52 very long weeks. As I begin to post more, I

Happy Mother's Day! JustRite Style!

2013-05-05T10:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Day One of JustRite's May Release! Six days packed full of 10 new stamp sets and inspiration galore, just for you! I started my needed Mother's Day card list, and first on that list, my Mom! 3 1/4" x 6 1/4" is what this card measures in size. JustRite is featuring Irises Vintage Labels Four for the first May release set. In my card, the image and sentiments are

One Idea leads to the next, to the next, and to the next!!!

2013-04-05T10:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Day Five of JustRite Papercrafts April Release! Today we are featuring JustRite's two newest background stamps and I've used one on my creation today! My daughter has put together wonderful glass containers of toiletries for the rest rooms at church and reception for wedding guests, so this Momma decided the paper towels on the wall would just not cut it, lol! So, I

My Heart is full....Ornaments to share!

2013-04-04T10:00:00.000-04:00

Here we are at Day Four of JustRite's April Release! Today we are featuring a new set, Vintage Banners! You know I've been crazy busy making wedding and shower related items for our daughter's upcoming nuptials! If you need a quick package tie on, first Christmas together ornament, etc. today's creation is just for you! I purchased a package of 6 heart clear glass ornaments from Michaels.

It's all about the soon to be, Mr & Mrs!

2013-04-03T10:00:00.000-04:00

Hello friends! It has been a while since posting, but I've been busy! Getting ready for our daughter's wedding shower and upcoming wedding! So you can imagine how excited I was to see one of JustRite's April release sets, Mr & Mrs Vintage Labels Four! I have two creations using this set to share with you today; Day Three of JustRite Papercraft April Release! First up is the Kitchen Towel

JustRite and Faber-Castell Mixed Media Blog Hop, Day Two!

2013-03-19T10:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Day Two of the JustRite Papercraft & Faber Castell Mixed Media Blog Hop! I hope you've been able to visit all the designer's blogs to check out their awesome creations! And did you get a look at all the prizes? For a chance to win these fabulous prize packages, please leave comments on each designers blog post. Two designated mystery designers blogs have been determined

JustRite meets Faber Castell!

2013-03-18T10:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to our Justrite Papercraft Faber-Castell Blog Hop! We will be hopping today and tomorrow! You'll want to stop over to the JustRite Blog and Faber-Castell Blog and leave a comment because both days feature great prizes to be won! Good Luck! Take a peek at what is being offered in the prize packages! For my creation I made this 5 1/2" square card. The card base design is

Mr & Mrs, Our daughter is getting married!

2013-03-13T18:00:00.000-04:00

There is going to be a new Mr. & Mrs! Next month our youngest daughter is getting married! For those who follow Explore.Dream.Discover. you have been seeing some of the paper crafting we've been doing in preparation for the big day! Next up is a wedding shower for the couple and this is the invite for the upcoming event! Here is a close look at the waistband! I LOVE how this detail looks

JustRite March Release Day Four

2013-03-06T10:00:00.000-05:00

Remember THIS tag from JustRite March Release Day Two? Well, today is the day I can share the bag it is tagged on and the gift inside the bag! I am tickled pink how this turned out! Our youngest daughter had her first wedding shower this past weekend and I added this little gift to her present! The shower was wine themed and when I saw this idea, I knew I had to give it a try! And

JustRite March Release Day Three

2013-03-05T10:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to JustRite's March Release Day Three! I am in LOVE with my JustRite project today! This is a outer cover for a little book that will be gifted to my daughter at her wedding shower early April! I ordered these 4" x 4" best wishes cards HERE from Oriental Trading to be placed at each place setting. Each guest will write a little advice and well wishes for the new Mr. and Mrs to be!

JustRite March Release, Day Two!

2013-03-04T10:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to JustRite March Release Day Two! Today we are featuring JustRite's new clear stamp set, Grateful Heart Vintage Labels Two. I have a bag tag that I made to embellish a wedding shower gift I gave to our daughter this past weekend! (The gift will be posted on Wednesday using JustRite's new sets for that day!) Grateful Heart Vintage Labels Two is a JustRite clear stamp set

JustRite March Release, Day One

2013-03-03T10:00:00.000-05:00

Greetings! Happy Sunday to you! Today begins JustRite Papercraft March Release! And, we are beginning this release with great news! We're happy to announce a talented new designer to our JustRite Team! That's right, please join me in welcoming Margie Higuchi! Be sure to leave some love on her BLOG! Welcome Margie, I am thrilled to be working with you! How about a spring watering can

It's a PEEPS kind of Valentine's Day!

2013-02-14T15:54:00.001-05:00

Remember the Peep Pops from this post HERE? I made these for my grandchildren. Those who follow Explore.Dream.Discover. know I LOVE to utilize candy and food with paper crafting ideas! These yummy PEEPS are strawberry flavor! Have you tried them? Well, soon after I posted those yummy Peep Pops, I was contacted by the Just Born Company indicating they had seen my blog post and wanted to

A gift to wrap? What to do? Embellish, Stamp Simply Style!

2013-02-01T10:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday morning! Last week my daughter asked if I had a wedding shower card and could I wrap a gift for a coworker who is getting married. Why sure, I'm sure we can find a card and I certainly can wrap a gift! When she brought the bag of goods into the studio, I knew I was in trouble! A waste basket, a shower curtain, soap dispenser and a shower caddy, etc. I did not have a box

Snowflake Legend, Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Style!

2013-01-29T18:00:00.000-05:00

Hello! Happy Tuesday! Today I have two embellished snowflakes to share! Years ago I used this Snowflake Legend on smaller snowflakes and I loved them. You can find that post HERE. Then last year I embellished this snowflake HERE. Recipients seemed to enjoy them too! Here in West Michigan, it definitely is still winter with snow on the ground! I always leave any snow related decor up until

"THE TREE"

2013-01-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! Have you ever had an idea that you wanted to accomplish and it just never saw a beginning? After the Christmas holidays, for many years, my family has heard me say, I'm just going to leave our Christmas tree up, remove all the ornaments and decorate it seasonally throughout the coming year! Good idea? "Whoa, wait, not so fast" I believe I heard several times! "You can't do

Key to my Heart!

2013-01-19T18:00:00.000-05:00

I have an easy Valentine card to share today! The designer paper is from BoBunny's Love Letters Collection. Cream cardstock is used for the card base and the stamped elements on the card! Look at that sheer gold heart ribbon! One loop tied with seam binding creates this lovely ribbon embellishment with tails! Super easy! The images and sentiment are found in JustRite's Antique

Happy Easter!

2013-01-18T10:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to JustRite's last day of their 2013 CHA Release! We hope you have enjoyed the past two weeks of JustRite designers sharing their CHA release creations! It has been a fun release for sure! How about a couple carrot treat holders for Easter? With JustRite's Floral Flourishes Background stamp, I stamped two shades of orange ink on orange cardstock before cutting with Spellbinders

From my Heart!

2013-01-17T17:00:00.000-05:00

Here we are, Day 9 of JustRite's CHA Release! Today we are revealing our new Background Stamps! I have used two of the three new backgrounds on my cards today! The third, Flourishes Background Stamp is used on my creation tomorrow! I used Prima Washi tape for the first time today on my card! I know, a little late to the party! But I have to say I liked the ease of it, and this tape

Key to my Heart Valentine!

2013-01-16T11:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome Wednesday! I've another Valentine Card to share today! Simple, and oh, so fun! Words that have been changed to bold colored type are items found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store! Click on the words and you will be taken directly to the products in the store! This paper is wonderfully designed! Study all the keys for a moment, most of the key tops are hearts! Some keys are line

Hugs & Kisses Valentine!

2013-01-14T18:00:00.000-05:00

Good Monday to you! Hope you had a great weekend! The weather here in lower Michigan has been unseasonably warm, which made for a nice few days! But today we are back to freezing! I have a Valentine for you today! In fact, it is one of the Valentines I intend to gift my hubby! Lets get started! Isn't the red lips ribbon the best? I love that it is sheer ribbon and creates such a wonderful

Planting Love!

2013-01-13T10:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome back! This is Day Nine of JustRite's CHA Release! I made a card for today using JustRite's Poppies Label Twenty Nine Set. I think you'll enjoy this set as it can be stamped and colored as I have done, or simply stamped! Looks fabulous either way! Poppies Labels Twenty Nine is a JustRite Cling set featuring 8 deeply etched red rubber stamps. I stamped three sets of the smaller