Stampin with Crafty Klock

07/10/2025

💚 Life Happens, and Family Comes First 💚

Hey friends! Just a quick update — tonight’s YouTube tutorial will be a little late. This week has been a lot, and sometimes you just have to put the big rocks in the jar first.

Between family time, vet visits, and creative chaos, I’ve been pulled in a few directions — including a Starbucks run today with my sweet Golden Retriever, Ollie. I got a frappuccino (essential), and he got a pup cup… which he promptly rejected with dramatic flair. 😂

My friend Natalie also came over to help me test a couple of card designs for Stampalooza — one was a definite winner, and the other? Let’s just say it's a little much for a retreat environment! 😉

And tomorrow? I’ve got a long-overdue haircut on the calendar, and I cannot wait. If you know, you know. ✂️

Thanks for giving me a little grace — the video is still coming, just a bit later than planned. You’ll get your crafty fix soon, promise!

💬 In the meantime, what’s one thing that made you smile this week? Let’s spread a little joy.

07/05/2025

🎨✨ Ready to get away, get inspired, and get crafty—with people who just get you?

Shenandoah Stampalooza is not your average retreat. It's two full days of creativity, connection, and memory-making—without the stress.
✔️ Professionally catered meals
✔️ A jam-packed goodie bag
✔️ Hands-on workshops
✔️ Games, prizes, and surprises
✔️ A welcoming, encouraging community

Whether you're brand-new to stamping or a seasoned pro, you’ll leave refreshed, recharged, and creatively fueled.

⏰ Seats are limited—and once we hit capacity, that’s it. Don’t wait and wish you had.

📍 Wi******er, VA – September 26–27
🎟️ Get all the details + register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCNmQqCFWYGhBNCKxPbDyYf0jZDtM3bhMzolqw31rnAKFhVA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116745208972834761104

💚 Come for the crafting. Stay for the connection.

2 Day Crafty Retreat!

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July, Crafty Crew! 💥

Today we’re celebrating freedom, fireworks, and the joy of creating something beautiful with our own two hands. Whether you're grilling out, relaxing with family, or sneaking away for a little crafty time (no judgment—I've done it too 😏), I hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a sparkler or two.

Let’s raise a sparkly beverage to independence, handmade hugs, and the creative freedom to make whatever our hearts dream up. 💚

From my family to yours—have a safe, happy, and very crafty Fourth of July!

07/04/2025

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

07/03/2025

This week’s tutorial is all about fun folds—specifically three fabulous designs made using the Painterly Pears Suite Collection, an online exclusive that just launched on July 1st. Whether you’re sending a thank you, congratulations, or just a sweet hello, these cards are designed to impress (without the stress)! In today’s video, I walk you through how to create three unique fun folds:...

Learn how to make 3 amazing fun folds using the Painterly Pears Suite. These easy, elegant designs are perfect for your next handmade project!

07/03/2025

Let’s be honest—life gets busy. Between juggling family, work, pets, and everything else, it’s easy to push creativity to the bottom of the list. But here’s the truth: taking time for yourself, especially through a creative hobby like stamping, isn’t selfish. It’s soul care. If you’ve ever found yourself admiring a handmade card and thinking, “I wish I could do that,” let me stop you right there....

Stamping is a great way to relax, have fun, and get crafty! Here are seven reasons why you need stamping in your life!

07/02/2025

💻 Well THAT was fun... 🙄

After a 24-hour internet outage (seriously, what year is it—1999?), I'm finally back online and ready to bring the crafty goodness your way! The tech gremlins may have tried to stop me, but they underestimated my determination... and my stash of DSP.

🎥 TOMORROW on YouTube
Join me for this week’s tutorial featuring the gorgeous new Painterly Pears Suite Collection—a fresh Online Exclusive that just dropped July 1st! I’ll be showing you three easy fun folds that are perfect for adding a little “wow” without a lot of fuss.

✨ Whether you’re a pear-lover or just love pretty paper, this suite is a juicy must-see. 😉

👀 PSA: This is also the bundle I’ll be using for my August Workshop—registration opens soon and you do not want to miss out!

✅ Set a reminder to watch tomorrow’s video
💬 Drop a comment if you love a good fun fold (or have ever screamed at your Wi-Fi in frustration)

Let’s get crafty and make something pear-fect! 🍐💚

07/01/2025

This post might be titled “Take Two,” but the Turtle-y Awesome fun is all real. If you've ever recorded a whole video only to discover your camera betrayed you and filmed nothing but the void... yeah, that was me last week. 😅 So I regrouped, reset, and now I'm back with three Turtle-y terrific cards to inspire your next crafty session....

3 Turtle-y Awesome cards you will love featuring the Turtle-y Awsome product suite from Stampin' Up!

06/29/2025

🥄 Sunday Snapshot: Family, Food & a Little AI Help in the Kitchen! 💚

Today’s lunch menu? The kids are coming over, so I’m pulling out the big guns:
🍗 Texas Roadhouse butter chicken skillet (yes, it’s that good—here’s the recipe https://recipesfiber.com/texas-roadhouse-butter-chicken-skillet/ )
🍚 Creamy risotto
🥗 Crisp garden salad
🥖 Warm rolls
…But dessert had me stumped.

That’s when I turned to Tonie, the Kitchen Scout! 👩‍🍳 It’s a genius little chatbot created by my friend Lisa Cuevas to help you whip up quick, easy, and delicious recipes with whatever you have on hand.

I asked for a crowd-pleasing dessert, and boom—chocolate chip cookie bars to the rescue! 🍪👏

If you want your own culinary sidekick, get in touch with Lisa and let her know I sent you: [https://beacons.ai/grubscoutlisa]

Hope your Sunday is full of good food, warm hugs, and sweet moments. 💚

06/26/2025

Ever have one of those days where you think you're doing everything right… but your camera decides to ghost you? 😤 Yeah… that was me. AGAIN.

I spent over an hour recording this week’s YouTube tutorial—cards prepped, camera angles set, lighting on point… or so I thought. Turns out, my desk cam took an unapproved nap and recorded nothing but me talking to the void for 30 minutes.

So instead of a tutorial, you get a facepalm 🙈 and a peek at the finished cards that should have been the stars of tonight’s show. Don’t worry—I'll be re-recording this (with a camera that behaves!) because these cuties deserve their moment.

💚 If you’ve ever had tech betray you at the worst moment—drop a comment. Misery loves crafty company, right?

06/26/2025

🚨 Stampalooza Update: ONLY 8 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨
(and 2 of those might be snagged soon…)

If you’ve been thinking about joining us for Shenandoah Stampalooza, it’s decision time. We’re capping this retreat at just 30 total guests—and 22 are already confirmed and paid. With 2 more on the fence, that leaves maybe 6 seats left.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone. No waitlist. No extras. No second chances.

💚 Why Stampalooza?
Because we’re not just crafting—we’re spoiling you with:

✨ Over $225 in value including:
• A loaded goodie bag of Stampin’ Up! products
• Catered hot breakfast & lunch
• Welcome reception with your first drink on us
• Custom lanyards & name cards
• Prize patrols, door prizes & more

🧑‍🏫 And with 3 instructors for 30 guests, that’s a 1:10 ratio of expert attention and personal support. You’ll never feel lost, rushed, or overlooked—just encouraged, inspired, and part of something amazing.

📍 September 26–27 | Wi******er, VA
💵 Flexible payment plans available
📦 Swag. Stamping. Shenanigans. What more could you want?

🎟️ Register now before someone else grabs your seat: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCNmQqCFWYGhBNCKxPbDyYf0jZDtM3bhMzolqw31rnAKFhVA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116745208972834761104

👀 Still on the fence? We love ya, but we can’t hold spots without payment. Your table is waiting... if you’re ready to claim it.

06/24/2025

💚 Peaceful Garden Projects + a Place to Belong 💚
These beautiful projects were part of the Creativity Now virtual event—an exclusive experience just for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. We used the new Peaceful Garden suite to create projects that were not only gorgeous, but also meaningful.

And while I loved the creative inspiration, the best part? Connecting with fellow demos from across the country—and around the world! 🌍

In a time when loneliness is being called the new epidemic, gathering together (even virtually!) to craft, laugh, and uplift each other matters more than ever. That’s exactly why I’m so passionate about building a community of crafters—where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

✨ No experience needed. Just bring yourself and a willingness to play with paper.
✨ We’ve got room for EVERYONE at the Crafty Klock table.

So if you’re looking for a place to belong, new friends, and a fun hobby that feeds your soul… message me. I’d love to welcome you in.