May’s “Best of 25 Years” Stamp Set, Brides and Babies As part of the their 25-year anniversary celebration, Stampin’ Up! is bringing back some of their favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Along with some […] Read more »
2 New Photopolymer Stamp Sets & an Online Class
Stampin’ Up has released two more photopolymer stamp sets. Show & Tell 1 (#133450) and Show & Tell 2 (#133481). They were both inspired by fashion and geometric shape trends that coordinate with one another beautifully. Together these sets feature more than 60 versatile images that you can mix and […] Read more »
Say Goodbye to Nature Walk
Just one month left to buy this stamp set and then it will be gone. Stamps: Nature Walk Ink: Gray, Black StazOn, Markers: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Certainly Celery Paper, Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Newsprint DSP Misc: Scallop Circle Punch, Seam Binding, Vintage Brads, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder […] Read more »
Scribble Stamping
Do you ever need a card in a hurry? Well, this technique is for you. It’s called Scribble Stamping and is a card I CASED from demonstrator Deb Valder. Use the larger brush end of a marker and holding it on it’s side, scribble back and forth across the card […] Read more »
Bloomin’ Bouquet Project Kit
Mother’s Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There’s no watering, no weeding—just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create 13 flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. […] Read more »
Another Favorite Going Away
I have always liked vintage cards and Established Elegance is a perfect stamp set for creating this look. It is another of my favorites that is on the retirement list. Mother’s Day is coming up so I decided to use this set to create a very feminine card using Pretty […] Read more »
Polka Dot Punched Butterfly
This card idea came from my friend and fellow demonstrator Carol Hall. She knew I didn’t have much time to prep for classes so she brought a sample card and said I could use it. The only thing I changed was adding the button on the butterfly. Thanks Carol. […] Read more »
Say Goodbye to French Foliage
One of my all-time favorite stamp sets from my 10 years as a demonstrator is French Foliage and it’s being retired. I usually sell those stamp sets that retire but this one I definitely will be keeping. Last week I was on vacation and only had one day to prepare […] Read more »
Going, going, gone …… The Retirement Lists are out!
If you’re familiar with Stampin’ Up!, you know it’s that time of the year. But if you’re new to Stampin’ Up!, you’re probably asking yourself…”what’s a retired list?” Good question! To make room for all the fresh and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog coming […] Read more »
A Day at the Races
While I was in Kentucky this last week we went to the races at Keeneland. Lexington is horse country and Keeneland racetrack is one of the prettiest in the country. I love seeing the horses. They are such beautiful animals. Keeneland only has races during April and October and I […] Read more »