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.…
For the first time Stampin’ Up! is offering a new type of suite of products, called a Product Medley. These Medley’s will not be featured in any catalogs, which makes them extra special and need to have. Different Medleys will be offered at different times of the year, which puts a little excitement into our crafting. This first Medley is…
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…
Each year, our town’s high school softball team raises money to support research for Cystic Fibrosis. The JV coach’s son Dommie was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was two weeks old. Thanks to Dommie’s great team of doctors at Tufts Medical Center and Quincy Pediatrics, Dommie is doing great! He plays basketball, runs track, and will be turning 12…
A great introduction into card making is through kits. Kits provide you with everything you need in the box, so you don’t have to guess or wonder what to buy and put together. Stampin’ Up! creates two kinds of kits: Kits in the catalog and a monthly subscription. The kits in the catalog are a stand alone, one time purchase…
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…
Believe it or not, Sale-a-bration ends tomorrow on March 31st. Don’t miss out on earning free products with your orders. Each $50 product order earns a free product and there are no limits on how many free products you can earn. Click on the Shop tab above to view and buy all the products. Happy Shopping! Need ideas on what…
I often get asked what is the difference between Black StazOn and Memento Inks. They are both black inks, but each serves a different purpose. If you want to stamp black ink on card stock and leave it alone, then you can use either ink. If you want to color the image you stamp, then it matters which black ink…
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 watch a lot of cooking shows in my house. One thing they all have in common is they all have well stocked pantries. The staples are always available for them to come up with a great meal. You can’t make soup without onions. You can’t make cookies without flour. The same thinking works for our paper crafting creations. Our craft pantries…
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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…
I love making my own background paper because there are so many stamps and images to choose from. Most stamp sets have a combination of images and words that coordinate together, which makes it easier for you to come up with a card design. Creating your own background paper is quick and easy when using the same image repeated over…
I was asked the question the other day about how I figure out how to cut the layers for my cards because she gets confused on what sizes to cut. I told her that I usually decrease the measurements by a quarter inch for each layer. After you make lots and lots of cards, the measurements become second nature. But…
What is Paper Pumpkin?? It’s a monthly paper crafting subscription box that will save you time and money and eventually build up a collection of versatile Stampin’ Up! crafting supplies (stamps and inks). Your first kit comes with a FREE, clear stamping block to use on all stamps. Every box will contain all the materials you need to craft with…
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…
One of my favorite parts about making cards is pairing colors together. I tend to use more vibrant, bold colors and patterns than soft and pastel. Everyone is drawn to their favorites, but it’s good to get out of your comfort zone once in a while. If you are looking for inspiration on what colors work with other colors, I…
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…
