Helpful Tips Mounting the Large Butterfly Brilliance Stamp

Helpful Tips Mounting the Large Butterfly Brilliance Stamp

The new Butterfly Brilliance stamp is LARGE.  There are 6 butterflies on one stamp.  The largeness is both a great thing and can cause a few (overcomeable) inconveniences.  All at once, you can create an instant background or have 6 instant butterflies to cut with the coordinating Butterfly Wings dies.  Color all the butterflies the same, or give them their…

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Step up your Wreath with One Snip

Arrange a Wreath

I have used the Arrange a Wreath set & dies a lot since I purchased it, definitely well used, loved and recommended.  I came across a photograph on the internet that showed two wreaths intertwined together – such a brilliant (and easy) idea!  This little snip steps up your wreath to make it look so complicated, but it’s really not.…

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Alternate Card Ideas for the Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set

Alternate Card Ideas for Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set

Creating Ice Cream & Popsicles are fun and easy to create with these ice cream and popsicle stamps, punch and paper.  But if you look closely, there are several alternate card ideas for the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set too.  I challenged myself to stick with the same color palette for each card, as well as the same card base…

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How to Stamp Multi Colored Shells

Friends are like seashells

If you haven’t fallen in love with the new Friends are Like Seashells bundle and suite yet, you will after seeing this card & video.   It is truly beautiful and can be made for almost any occasion.  Even if you do not live by the ocean, shells are are universal love.  Stampin’ Up! really outdid themselves with these Sand…

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Stamp Seashells All at Once with the Stamparatus

Friends are Like Seashells card with Stamparatus

The new Sand & Sea suite of products are unbelievably beautiful.  The coordinating Friends are like Seashells stamp set, Seaside Seashells dies and Seashells embossing folder is an amazing trio that works so well together.  There is a “proper” use of order to make them work so well together (it just makes it easier for you).  I discovered there are…

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Pretty Perennials is All About Versatility

Pretty Perennials versatile stamp set

I am sure you have discovered after seeing many of my designs that I am more of a clean & simple type of stamper.  Some cards have layers, but not overly so.  Bright colors over subtle or vintage.  Rarely do I buy a set for only one purpose or particular image.  Versatility is what draws me to sets & dies.…

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Fun & Easy Side Fold Card

Fun and Easy Side Fold Card

This was a Club project from last week.  It’s a fun and super easy side fold card that is a perfect design for using patterned papers.  I am sure you can imagine the versatility of this design by simply changing out the papers and colors.  The plaid paper works really nicely because you can see the extension of the pattern…

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Swirly Circle Cards Made Easy

Swirly Circle Card

Have you seen the swirly circle cards all over the internet? My team member Michelle tried to teach me how to make one and I got all confused. No fault of hers, I just couldn’t understand the written directions. I am more of a visual learner, so after she patiently taught me how to make it, I changed up the…

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Bernie Mitten Cards

Make your own Bernie Mitten Cards

Two weeks ago (can you believe it was two weeks – sometimes it feels like yesterday and sometimes it feels like two months), the Inauguration happened. I’m not going to get into politics here, but amid the speeches, the songs, prayers and poems, there was fashion. I’m not talking pant suits, hats, masks or ties, I’m talking real American fashion.…

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January Special Ends Soon!

January Special

I wasn’t able to host an Open House this year due to everyone staying home, but I am still offering a January Special. This offer ends on January 31st and won’t return until next year. I like to offer a special during January to go along with Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-bration incentive. As a reminder, for every $50 you spend during…

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Quick & Easy Ice Cream Cards

Quick & Easy Ice Cream Cards

Sometimes we need to make quick & easy cards. But who wants to make boring quick & easy cards??? These Quick & Easy Ice Cream Cards are far from boring because of the Rainbow Glitter Paper. They are full of flavor!!! Just a little goes a long way (they say that about some flavors too). Two sheets of the Rainbow…

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If not, then I hope you sign up for them. Each Tuesday I send out emails on helpful paper crafting tips, tricks, inspiration, tutorials, sale promotions, Stampin’ Up! news and more. Sign up to receive my emails and you’ll receive an instant tutorial on how to make a gift card box. Signing up is easy, all I need is your…

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Peek-a-Boo Snowman

Peek-a-boo Snowman card

Ready for something super cute??? How about a Peek-a-Boo Snowman card? It’s easy to create using the Playful Alphabets dies and Snowman Season stamp & punch. I just love how the snowman is poking through the “O” of SNOW. Or, think about the other types of peek-a-boo characters you can make. With the Alphabet dies, you can build any type…

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Sponge Frame Technique

Sponge Frame Technique

I saw this Sponge Frame Technique on a card one of the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team members made and fell in love with her color choices. Pretty Peacock and Granny Apple Green were so striking together. But, I didn’t have the Forever Greenery stamp set she used. So I did what I tell you what to do – use…

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Using Shapes to Create Backgrounds

Using Shapes to Create Backgrounds

This is a great background technique for two reasons. It’s a great way to use up scrap pieces and you can use different dies & punches for the different shapes. As you look at all the photos, you can see that they are all varied. You could make this same card for each of the holidays and every occasion by…

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Masking & Spotlighting Techniques

Masking & Spotlighting Techniques

This is one of the cards I showcased on World Card Making Day. It actually showcases three fun combinations of techniques: coloring with ink and a water painter, masking & spotlighting techniques. Do them separately or all together like I did on this sunflower card. I think this is a perfect card for any occasion no matter what time of…

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Triple Cube Pop Up Card

Triple Cube Pop Up Card

If you spent anytime on Pinterest or card forums lately, you have seen the trending Triple Cube Pop Up Card. These are fun cards that fit into an envelope and open up to be a triple cube. Turn them into any occasion cards by changing up the paper and popped up sentiments. Have a little patience making your first one…

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