I have mentioned in past posts how much I am enjoying using and creating with the Sailing Home suite. All of my Father’s Day and Graduation cards were made with the lighthouse and sailboats (and a few summer birthdays too). The images are just so SUMMER. Today’s project video tutorial showcases a fun sponging technique. You can adapt this technique…
There are so many great things tucked away in the new 2019/20 Annual Catalog that you really need to go through each page several times. The Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape is one of those items that can be easily overlooked, but shouldn’t be. It’s found on page 172. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create easy…
As I was cutting all the papers for the Paper Share, I was “wowed” by so many of them. You can see that the papers are nice by looking at them in the catalog, but seeing them in person is when you really see how beautiful they are. Each set of papers has its own style, theme and color coordination.…
Even though I have not featured the Stamparatus in my posts in a while, I wanted to show you that it is still a must-have tool for your stamp projects. Last week I was asked to make thank you cards for the coaches of my daughter’s softball team. I made cards last year spelling out the names of the coaches…
Would you like to make a fun and not too complicated 3D card? I’m calling it a stand up shadowbox card. It may have another name, but this is what I came up with because it describes exactly what it is. One of my Club members brought a different version of this card to our meeting and I loved it.…
Tomorrow is May Day and a great day for sharing smiles & flowers. I remember when my daughter and her good friend were young, they picked a whole bunch of dandelions and left them as a beautiful bouquet for our neighbor. Our neighbor was so wonderful to write a thank you note to both of them and made them each feel…
Do you ever wonder how people create a mirror image with their stamps? You may think it’s a complicated process, but it’s really quite easy and quick to do. The secret to mirror stamping is using your Silicon Mat. If you usually use your Silicon mat with glue and it’s a bit “gunky”, then I suggest you may want to…
I’m so happy that the Butterfly Duet punch is off the backorder list and available to purchase. It pairs so well with the Butterfly Gala stamp set and is one of my favorites from the 2019 Spring Occasions catalog. You can purchase them together as a bundle and save 10%. The four different patterned butterflies come in separate parts so…
It’s that time of year when bunnies make their way onto our cards. Spring & Easter! For those of us who don’t have a bunny punch, what are we supposed to do? Use circles! Combine three different sized circles to create the ears, head and body and tail of a bunny. This is a great trick because the Bunny Builder…
We don’t always have the luxury of a lot of time to spend on creating a card, right? But you really want to send a handmade card. I have a great solution for you. You can create quick & easy cards using scissors and patterned paper. I love this template and have used it with many different patterns of paper to…
Last weekend I hosted a Citrus stamp class and wanted to share the cards we made with you. We used the Lemon Zest stamp set and got a whole lot more than just lemons out of it. Change the ink color of the lemon slice to turn it into limes, oranges and grapefruits. The class was also a good excuse…
Do you like to color? I do and I’m know I am not alone. There is a rising trend in coloring for adults because of the benefits to both our physical and mental health. That and it’s fun too! So much more than the classic box of crayons. Although, who can deny the joy of opening a brand new box…
Today’s project is an ombre Calla Lily Card using glossy paper. We made this card at my Club meeting last week and everyone loved the ombre look. We even added some water droplets to create a “Bokeh” effect. Spots in my next Club (local & to-go) will be opening in June, so be sure to be on the lookout for…
It’s always good to have sympathy cards on hand and today I’m going to show you how to make an ombre sympathy card featuring Calla Lilys and the Stamparatus. Calla Lilys were named after the Greek word calla meaning beautiful and are associated with the Greek goddess Hera. Katharine Hepburn said it best about the Calla Lily in the movie…
Wait until you see this November offering of products Stampin’ Up! has just released for the month of November. Two stamps sets that stand alone yet both work with the coordinating Thinlits, snowflake trinkets with a sparkle in the center and velvety white velvet paper, perfect for cutting snowflakes. I’ve had a chance to work with these products during the…
This weekend my daughter celebrated her “Sweet 16” Birthday. It’s hard to imagine that she is 16. I started stamping when she was in preschool and now she’s able to drive. Crazy! Making cards for her is a challenge. She’s very talented and artistic, and I often go to her to ask her opinion when I am putting together a…
Twice a year Stampin’ Up! puts on a spectacular event called OnStage. Prior to each event, they ask Demonstrators to apply to be Display Board Stampers (people who will make samples using new products to display and showcase for other demonstrators to photograph and be inspired by). I am lucky to have been chosen twice in the past for OnStage…
For the month of August, you can purchase a limited time only, not to be in any catalog, Blended Seasons stamp set & coordining Stitched Seasons Framelits. I am completely in love with this bundle because it can be used for so many reasons and seasons. The script of the words is my favorite of all of the fonts they…
I will admit to you that when I first saw the Varied Vases bundle in my early viewing of the catalog, I thought it was just okay. Cute, but I wondered how often would I really use it. After seeing some samples and videos of it, especially paired with some of the new colors, I knew I had to order…
Stained glass is beautiful and illuminating (but time intensive, expensive, and not easy to give away). Use this stained glass technique on vellum and you will find yourself to be an instant expert, giving away many cards with happiness. This card is actually completing three of my today’s checklist items: 1. I wanted to create my own design and send…
