I have a chalkboard in my studio that says, “What did you stamp today?” When I first started with Stampin’ Up!, I put that sign front and center, to remind myself to be creative, no matter how I felt. I will honestly say that I’m up in my studio designing and prepping at least 5 night a week. The rest of the time, I spend wondering why I’m not up there! But really…we all need a break from our routines. Even a few minutes of creativity, away from the job, mom, wife, responsibilities will bring a sense of renewal. Creativity is part of self-care. We can’t care for others when we don’t care for ourselves.
I finished my little chocolate care package today. Isn’t that little batty-box boo-tiful? Not only that, it holds 3 Hershey’s Miniatures, too! There are so many fun patterns in the Toil & Trouble Suite, it’s hard not to keep playing with it. I’ll be showing you how to make the Hershey’s Miniatures Box and the miniature milk carton boxes tomorrow on my Facebook Live. Come craft along with me every Saturday at 9 am EST.
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Today’s Tutorial
A video tutorial will be up and available tomorrow.
Box: Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper, 5 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
- Score on the longer side at 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 3″, and 5″
- Score shorter side at 1/2″, 1″, 4 1/4″, and 4 3/4″
Upcoming Events
Sweet & Simple: Making Christmas Bright
October 14, 2-4 pm. 8 cards, 2 each of 4 designs. Free with minimum purchase, or $20 for supplies. Advanced registration required by 10/10. Click photo to email me and reserve your spot. Available in person or To Go.
October Card Club: Sincerely Santa
October Card Club. 8 cards, 2 each of 4 designs. Includes a full pack of Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets; a full spool of 5/8″ Striped Burlap trim; a full spool of Very Vanilla Solid Baker’s Twine. $25 in person, or $35 “to go”. Advanced registration due by 10/15. Click on photo to email me.
October Christmas Card Club: Timeless Tidings
October Christmas Card Club. Timeless Tidings. 12 cards, 3 each of 4 designs. Includes full pack of Red Rhinestones; full spool of Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon; Wink of Stella Glitter Pen; $35 in person, or $47.85 “to go”. Advanced registration due by 10/15. Click on the photo to register. Stampin’ Up! © 2018
Michelle, You are SO right! Creativity IS part of our self-care. We not only want crafty time–we actually NEED it. I’m putting it on my “to do” list for today–along with all the chores that need my attention.
Thanks for this important reminder!!
Have fun! Wish I could join you.