One of the demonstrators in my downline, and friend, Carol Hall, does some of my stamp classes when I am out of town. This is one of the cards she did recently using the retired stamp set Feeling Sentimental. This is a great masculine card. The focal piece with the […] Read more »
Four Flowers
It had been quite a long time since I used this stamp set and forgot how cute these little flowers are. I was inspired by a card I saw from demonstrator Chat Wszelaki. Stamps: Bright Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes Ink: Pacific Point, Pear Pizzaz, Melon Mambo Paper: White, Pacific Point, […] Read more »
Convention 2014 – Come for Free
If you stamp with me then you've heard me talk about how much fun our yearly convention is. Want to join the fun? You can and Stampin' Up is waiving the fee (an almost $300 value) for anyone who signs up prior to convention registration which is next week so […] Read more »
Little Girl Punch Art
My friend, Linda Sabourin, showed me how to make an adorable punch art little girl card and I fell in love with it. Here she is as a blonde and another card with her as a brunette. The face is a 2" circle which is one of the circle sizes […] Read more »
CASE’d Card
CASE – Copy and Share Everything. With so many Stampin' Up demonstrators and customers there is a plethora of ideas out there floating around the internet and when I am short on time or ideas that's just where I go for help. So recently I found this idea from Canadian […] Read more »
Gingham Dress
I was inspired to do this cute dress with the doily apron by a card done by demonstrator Sarah Willis. You can see her card on her blog here. I really like the combination of gingham and polka dots. It gives an old fashioned look. This would be a great […] Read more »
Watercolor Background with Ink Swipe Technique
The watercolor look of the background on this card, inspired by Nikki Spencer, was fun and so easy to do. I used a Teflon craft sheet and swiped my ink pads across it keeping the colors separate. Any kind of "slick" sheet would work for this. Mist the ink with […] Read more »
Sweetie Pie
Aren't these just adorable! Two new Photopolymer Stamp Sets: Sweetie Pie and Sweetie Pie Frames. Sweetie Pie # 126849 $13.95 Sweetie Pie Frames #137121 $13.95 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I got the results of my MRI a few days ago. Bottom line, my back is a bit of a mess! There are […] Read more »
Storybook Friends
I can just imagine these cute little animals at a birthday party. I love the simplicity of the card. I first thought I would color the animals but liked the look of them without color. It's hard to see but there is a little glitter on the balloon. I also […] Read more »
“Best of” Stamp Sets
There are just a few weeks left to order any of the "Best of" stamp sets. March 31st is the last day these will be available. Each set is clear mount and $14.95. Each set comes with a proof of purchase sticker. Collect six stickers, and send it in to […] Read more »