When I first saw the Tree Lots Dies in the Sale-A-Bration catalog I did not think much about them even though they coordinate with the Trees for Sale Photopolymer Stamp Set in the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. Boy was I wrong – they are now a favorite of mine! The dies are a Level 2 Sale-A-Bration product, which… Read More: Tree Lot Dies »
Happy 4th of July! Here is a little background on the Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day in the United States. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to… Read More: Happy 4th of July! »
Don’t know about where you are, but here in Pittsburgh it’s a perfect sunny day for the pool. Today I’m sharing a card with you I created for an Online Retreat I’m participating in. For this challenge you needed to create a background for your card with Blending Brushes, Sponge Daubers or even just sponges. My card uses… Read More: Paradise Palm »
Starting today Sale-A-Bration – one of the biggest promotions of the year. It’s packed with perks, opportunities and filled with fun for everyone! During the Sale-A-Bration you can earn free, exclusive products. For every $50 USD in product ordered (before shipping & tax) you can pick from items in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Download your copy of the Sale-a-Bration… Read More: July-Aug 2022 Sale-A-Bration »
Share and celebrate every season of life with brand new products from the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog! Find the perfect something for autumn, winter, spring, and every occasion in between. You’ll find stunning product suites, inspiring project ideas, and the kind of coordination you can’t find anywhere else. Get started on expressing your creativity through preorder. Thank you… Read More: July – December Mini Catalog Starts Today! »
Reminder – Just a couple days left of the Kits Collection BOGO 50% Off Promotion The Kits Collection is having a buy one, get one 50% off promotion. This is the perfect time to #ShareYourMoment and share a kit from the Kits Collection with a friend! As always, the kit selection is based on availability. You can see… Read More: BOGO – Kit Sale »
Happy Tuesday! Today I have a bright and cheerful card featuring two of the new 2022-2024 In-Colors. Orchid Oasis and Starry Sky Keys to the card: Very Vanilla Thick card stock for the base Garden Green Mat Very Vanilla card stock 3″ x 4″, once adhered to the mat, run through the Cut & Emboss Machine using the… Read More: Art Gallery – New In-Colors »
Today I thought I would share the birthday card I made for my sister-in-law Diane. The card is a basic Z-Fold and features products from the Sun Prints Suite Collection. I’ve not made one in a long time. This type of card lets you feature designer series paper, or even add die cut images. Measurements: Main Card base… Read More: Diane’s Birthday Card! »
Today I’m sharing some cards make with the He’s the Man 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. The only stamping is using stamp sets on the inside. Create cards and other projects for the people in your life with the He’s the Man 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. This patterned paper is packed with bold patterns… Read More: He’s the Man! »
Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! Today we are offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 USD | $100 CAD or more. Here are a few cards to inspire your shopping. Card 1: Tea Boutique Designer Paper, Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp set. Card 2: Friends are like Seashell Stamp… Read More: Free Shipping Day! »
Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On June 21st only, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 USD or more. This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only! Now is a good time to stock up on your craft making supplies including: Card… Read More: Free Shipping – June 21, 2022 »
Today’s card uses the new Masking Paper from Stampin’ Up! to die cut an image from the Slim Line Card Dies. These dies are retiring June 30th and reduced in price from $52 to $29.50! These dies are a nice addition to your craft supplies. Stampin’ Up! did carry the Slim Line Envelopes over to the annual catalog.… Read More: New Masking Paper »
How’s the weather where you are? It’s hot & humid here in PA. Today I have three more cards for you using the Die Cut Masking Technique. Stamp sets and dies used include: Nature’s Print Bundle Forever Fern Forever Flourishing Dies First card uses Starry Sky and Orchid Oasis. I’ve added a Vellum card stock die cut wreath… Read More: Additional Die Cut Masking cards »
Today I’m sharing with you the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making. Featured Products this Month: Tea Boutique 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper Slim Sayings Bundle – (retiring soon) Fern 3D Embossing Folder Sun Prints Designer Series Paper Natures Print Bundle Suite of Fern 3D Folder, Designer Paper and Bundle Starry Sky Metallic Ribbon First card… Read More: June Sunday Stamper Cards »
One of the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making this month uses the “Die Cut Masking” Technique – what is that you say? For this technique I’ve used a stamp set with coordinating dies and using larger pieces of scrap card stock die cut the images out. With this step you are creating a stencil of the… Read More: Die Cut Masking Technique »
Give your card collection a reFRESH with this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit! We’re talking FRESH ideas, designs, cards, and crafts. Each month we strive to deliver a seasonal selection, and this month is no different. It’s time to express your love, gratitude, and style with summer’s hottest trends in crafting. Plus, this month you can purchase additional mini… Read More: Pick of the Crop Paper Pumpkin »
Want a quick and easy starting point for making cards – use the Tea Boutique Cards and Envelopes. First, I have a card using the Parakeet Party card base. Products for this card include: Hello Ladybug Bundle 2022-2024 In-Color Designer Series Paper Bough Punch Vellum card stock Stylish Shapes Dies Next is a shaker card, one of… Read More: Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes »
Share a Kit with a Friend with the Kits Collection BOGO 50% Off Promotion The Kits Collection is having a buy one, get one 50% off promotion. This is the perfect time to #ShareYourMoment and share a kit from the Kits Collection with a friend! As always, the kit selection is based on availability. You can see what’s… Read More: BOGO Kit Sale – June 2022 »
he January–June 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring June 30, 2022. It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement, but we are looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to… Read More: Last Chance Sales Starts Today! »
Happy Memorial Day! Hope you take time today to reflect on the meaning of the day. In the United States it’s a day for remembering personnel who have died while serving in active military service. People do this by flying flags, wearing red, white and blue, hold parades, wreath laying and services. I’ve put together a card… Read More: Remembering . . . »
Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend! Today’s card was fun to color using the Blessings of Home Stamp set, part of the Blessings of Home Bundle. The card is a Basic Gray card base 4¼” x 5½”, with a 4″ x 11″ piece of Heart & Home Designer Series Paper, scored at 5½” and adhered to the… Read More: Blessings of Home »
With all the excitement of the new annual catalog, we just might forget about the January – June 2022 Mini Catalog. Today I’m featuring two cards featuring products from the New Horizon Collection from that catalog. Products in the collection used for cards: On the Horizon Bundle On the Horizon Cling Mount Stamp Set Horizon Dies New Horizon… Read More: New Horizon Collection »
The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential… Read More: Jan-Jun 2022 Last Chance List »
Today I’m sharing with you the card I’ve made for my nephew Jake for his birthday! The Brewed for You Bundle is perfect for him! Featured products: Brewed for You Bundle Stylish Shapes Dies Vellum Card stock 2022-2024 In-Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper, unfortunately this paper is unavailable right now. The Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer… Read More: Brewed for You! »
Last Sunday my stampers used the Wild & Sweet Cling Mount Stamp set for one of the cards. While my card featured the Panda from the stamp set, today I have the koala and raccoon for you. First up is “Kenny” koala, it’s fun to name the images! The mat for the image is done using the new… Read More: Wild & Sweet Stamp Set »
Today I have a few more samples for you of cards made with blowing bubbles for the background and my first fun fold vertical pop-out card. Featured stamp sets: Good Feelings (Annual Catalog) In the Moment (Annual Catalog) Happy & Heartfelt (January – June 2022 Mini Catalog) First up is a bubble card starting with Blushing Bride re-inker,… Read More: Additional samples »
Happy Sunday! Today I’m sharing with you the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making, using new Annual Catalog stamp sets! First up is a card using “bubbles” to create the background on Shimmery White card stock. This should be fun to make and any color of reinker can be used! Stamp set is the new Good Feelings… Read More: May 2022 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Here are two more cards featuring the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Both cards use Garden Green card stock card bases. First up is a gate fold card with a “Jar of Flowers” for the focal image. I’ve added some vellum card stock bough punch pieces and the grid die cut from the Chic Dies… Read More: Like flowers? check out these cards . . . »
One of my favorite designer series papers in the new annual catalog is the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. While I did not buy the coordinating bundle Cup of Tea, the beautiful paper can be used for numerous projects. The paper has a designer mix of watercolor and hand-drawn imagery that would be at home… Read More: Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper »
Happy Tuesday, hope you are doing well. It’s a beautiful sunny day here. Today I have two cards that I’ve water colored the images, stamping the images using different ink for different looks. Both cards use Shimmery White card stock, if desired you can use watercolor paper, Basic White may pill and is not suggested. First: the image… Read More: Watercolor “without” lines »