Saturday, October 31, 2015


Happy Halloween Crafty Friends!
Bob and I went to a really fun Halloween party last night at an old High School friends home that was amazingly decorated! We had such a good time and hadn't done a scavenger hunt in years... I hope you all have a very Happy Halloween and most importantly, have fun - that's what it's all about!

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Episode #471 ~"Among the Branches" S/Set & Bundle: Cards and Kit!






Hi there Crafty Friends,
With chilly weather setting in and the calendar changing soon, I have a *New* November Kit to share with you! This kit features the adorable "Among the Branches" Stamp Set and "Woodland Textured Impression" Embossing Folder Bundle , which you will save 15% Off the bundle!
Check out the details in the following video or you can "click" on the "Kits" tab on the header of my blog. If you have any questions though, please e-mail me - I am always happy to help.


Happy Hugs,


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Episode# 469 ~ Stampin' Up! "Oh, What Fun" Tag Project Kit

Hi Crafty Friends,

  I had such a good time putting together these beautiful tags from the "Oh, What Fun" Tag Project Kit! It's item# 139602 and is $21. You will also need the coordinating stamp set "Oh, What Fun" #140386 which is $21 as well. Grab your Mint Macaroon  and Real Red ink pads and you are good to go! This large kit makes 30 tags, 3 each of 10 different designs. Perfect for packages, wine bottles, cards, cookie trays, anything.

  There are only two more days left of the 15% OFF Sale going on right now! If you are interested in any stamp sets, paper packs, dies, anything (except bundles) you don't want to wait. Products, especially kits sell out very quickly and I don't want you to miss out.

  I hope you find this video helpful, I am so happy that these kits make my hobby so much easier for me to enjoy!



Happy Hugs,

Monday, October 19, 2015


***Red Alert! ***Red Alert!*** Red Alert!!!***
OMGosh - Stampin' Up! is having a SALE!!! 
Don't miss out crafty friends, NOW is the time to get your favorite Stampin' Up! products at a 15% Discount for a very limited time only.
If you are loving the holiday kits and projects that I have been showing you, this is your chance. Please don't wait, products have a way of selling out quickly and I don't want you to miss out! This offer is only good for a few days, it will expire on October 23rd.
Please visit my online store to take advantage of the great deals and have everything shipped directly to your front door, easy peasy!
Go to: www.galem.stampinup.net

Episode #468 ~ Stampin' Up! Frankenstein Treat Holder w/Pillow Box Die

Happy Monday Everyone,

Are you looking for a quick and easy treat holder for your friendly goblins? Well, look no further - Frankenstein is here!!! I am featuring the *New* Square Pillow Box Die from Stampin' Up! and I am crazy about this thing. I've got tons of ideas for all the upcoming holidays and will be putting this baby to good use.

But for today - follow along as I show you how to put this cutie-pa-tutee together...



"Me Want Candy..."

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Episode #466 ~ Jamberry Halloween Nails, Storage & New Nail Designs

Hi Friends,

  Yippee - Halloween is almost here and I am all ready now that I've got my uber cute Jams on!!! These truely just make me so happy and the Tru Shine Gel System is the absolute way to go in order to  easily get 2-3 weeks out of your Jamicure.

  Check out all the adorable nail wrap designs I purchased and I also got some free sets because I was my own hostess! You can too - the free stuff begins with a $150 order/party and just gets better and better from there.

  I can't express enough the comfort I experience knowing that I don't have to worry if the instruments at a discount nail salon have been sterilized and properly sanitized. That is not a concern when I can do my own nails and not have to worry. Not to mention at $120 for the entire Tru Shine Gel System, I am saving money from here and moving forward. A full set of gel nails at the salon can easily run that or pretty darn close to that. How crazy is that?!@#$%^&*

  Let me know if you have any questions, I am here to help...



Happy Jams,

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Episode #465 ~ Stampin' Up! Christmas "To You and Yours" Shaker Card Kit!

Hi Everyone,

  I am so happy to be spending the day here in my "Happy Place" aka my craft room! Plans are to get some of my Christmas cards done and then do some pocket page scrapbooking. I've got alot to get caught up on and this style makes it very easy to get alot done in a short amount of time.

  This video is the Joy card from the "Too You and Yours" Shaker Card Kit - these really are GOJUS cards! I hope ou can see for yourself how easy these are to put together...

If you have any questions, just let me know. Otherwise, have a fabulous weekend!



Happy Hugs,


Friday, October 16, 2015

Episode #464 ~ Stampin' Up! Halloween Treat Bag


Happy Friday Crafty Friends,

  Woot - Woot, it's the weekend baby - yippee! I am planning on having a a very scrappy, happy weekend spent in my craftroom and going to the movies tonight with my family to see the new Tom Hanks movie. Let me know if you guys see it too and what your thoughts are on it.

  I wanted to share with you how you can make this quick and easy treat bag using our Designer Series Paper, Happy Hautings on pg. 47 of the Homemade for the Holidays 2015 Catalog. Item # 139584 $11.

  Add a simple tag, delicate doilie and a couple paper banners and viola'! Darling treat bag to share with your loved ones, co-workers and friends.

  If you have any questions just let me know, you can order any of the products shown here on my shop 24/7 button here on my blog or by clicking here.www.galem.stampinup.net

  Have a great weekend...



Halloweenie Hugs,

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Episode #463 ~ Stampin' Up "To You & Yours" Christmas Card Kit



Happy Sunday Crafty Friends,

  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, it was beautiful here in Chicago! I have been itching to bust into this darling Christmas card kit called "To You and Yours" from the Stampin' Up! Homemade for the Holidays 2015 Catalog. This is such an amazing kit with the cutest cards ever! Did I mention they are all shaker cards??? Yep - they are super fun shaker Christmas cards, woo-hoo!

  In addition to the fabulous cards, you will have some fun material left over to make other projects too. I am definately going to be using the green Christmas trees that are left over for some festive Christmas Project Life pages I will be creating.

  Check back later in the week and I will demonstrate how to put together the other two pretty designs. Thanks for watching and to order any products shown here, please click on the "24/7" button here on my blog and it will take you directly to my on-line store. Or you can go there directly at: http://galem.stampinup.net



Thanks again fro watching and have a great week ~

Big Hugs,

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Episode #462 ~ Stampin' Up! Christmas "Season of Cheer" DSP - Shadowbox

Hi Crafty Friends,

  Happy Wednesday - I am excited to share this fun project that I made today! This weekend is the Christmas Exchange/Party for the Stampin' Up! team that I am apart of. We kick-off the holiday season early so we can share our ideas with each other and I can then share them with all of YOU!!!

  We each make a handmade gift for the exchange and I created this whimsical shadowbox using several different stamp sets from Stampin' Up!. All the papers are from the "Season of Cheer" Designer Series Paper Pack (DSP) from our 2015 Homemade for the Holidays Seasonal catalog. I also edged all around the entire box with out super cute green holiday ribbon. And I wrapped it all up with a festive jingle bell from our Christmas Tag Kit to add some cheer.

  I hope you like this product and it gives you some ideas for a gift to give or decor for your home, it really is the MOST wonderful time of the year ~



Thanks for watching and big hugs,