This month my nephew Jake graduates from University of Delaware, he is one of the class of 2020 graduates of COVID-19 – finishing college online with no formal graduation ceremony. Today I thought I would share with you the card and packaging I’ve sent him. There is a card, gift card holder and brown bag pocket holder (Posh… Read More: Big Month for Jake! »
In reviewing all my stamp sets while removing the “retiring” sets to their new home, a box under the bed, I came across Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set and the coordinating Springtime Impression Dies. When this stamp set came out I used it quite a bit, any color combinations works and it’s fun to stamp with, so I… Read More: Retiring Favorite »
How many of you have 1″ strips of designer paper laying around? Come on, I know you do and even if you don’t you can always cut some. Today are two simple card layouts using 1″ strips of designer paper. I started with 1″ x 6″ strips, adhered them to scraps of card stock and cut the final… Read More: What can you do with 1″ scraps? »
Over the weekend I looked through some of my older cards and came across a fun fold card and thought I would use some of the retiring Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper to make a few cards using the design. While today’s card may be more kid themed, remember we are all kids at heart! Here’s a front… Read More: Birthday Fun Fold Card »
One of my favorite stamp sets “Witty-Cisms” from the 2020 Mini Catalog is retiring. This stamp set helps you celebrate all occasions with a witty quip. This is a one-stop rubber stamp set that includes a range of reasons to celebrate birthday, baby, graduation and retirement. The Witty-Cisms stamp set includes playful greetings and silly puns. Open line-art… Read More: Witty-Cisms, one of my favorite stamp sets »
This exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it… Read More: June 2020 Paper Pumpkin »
Happy Anniversary to Mike & Diane! Thought I would share with you today the card I sent to my brother & sister-in-law to celebrate their anniversary. The card features the photopolymer stamp sets Beautiful Friendship for the images and retiring Beautiful Bouquet for the sentiment. The names of the stamps sets are perfect for an anniversary card. I’ve… Read More: Happy Anniversary! »
Between everything going on in the world, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, high school and college graduation thought it was the perfect time to show how to make a gift card holder. Gift cards are a great way to show your appreciation to essential workers, graduates or anyone! If you don’t want to add a gift card, cash… Read More: Gift card holder anyone? »
Making a Difference: COVID-19 Product Giveback Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of their Making a Difference program they are offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic. Purchase the Share Sunshine PDF… Read More: Making a Difference: COVID-19 Product Giveback »
Have you checked the Last Chance list for stamp sets going away ? One of them is the Beautiful You Stamp Set, so I thought I would feature that on today’s card along with one of the Ornate Border Dies. these border dies are great, they give you a great impact with little work and on two of… Read More: Live – Laugh – Love »
Today I’m sharing two “mask” cards I made after seeing a few Pinterest cards. This first card is for all the front line/first responders out there – without you none of us could get through this! Here is another version of the card but for all the family and friends I miss seeing and spending time with, Easter… Read More: Miss You / Thank you Mask cards »
Happy Tuesday, hope you are doing well and the weather is good where you are. Yesterday was beautiful here, I picked a good vacation day – sunny and in the mid 60’s, rain is suppose to return today. Today I have a quick and fun card using ripped designer paper and a matching envelope. Matching designer series paper… Read More: Ever think to rip your DSP? »
Today my Sunday Stampers would have been meeting, but with the stay at home orders in place we can’t meet but I still want to share with you the cards the group would have been making. This month is a little different, any of the group that orders this month will be receive a kit complete with some… Read More: April 2020 Sunday Stamper Projects »
Ok we both know you have a stash of designer series paper, why not cut some up for the quick and easy cards to send out to let family and friends know you are thinking about them – that’s my project this weekend! This card group features the Woven Threads Designer Series Paper, four pieces that measure 4″… Read More: Cut up that Designer Series Paper for quick easy cards! »
Woo Hoo! The Stampin’ Up! Last Chance / Retiring Lists are now available for both the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog along with the 2020 Mini Catalog. All items are while supplies last and will be discontinued after June 2nd. Stamp set will have guaranteed availability through May 15, 2020 Download your copies now! Last Chance Mini Catalog Excel Version:… Read More: Last Chance Products List »
Later today Stampin’ Up! releases the retiring list, so today is the perfect day to share some cards I made over the weekend featuring the 2018-2020 Retiring In-Colors. Each year there are five colors retired and five new colors introduced, I can’t wait to see them! Retiring 2018-2020 In-Colors: Pineapple Punch Grapefruit Grove Lovely Lipstick Call Me Clover… Read More: Retiring 2018-2020 In-Colors »
Today’s card is for all the Essential Workers out there, we truly appreciate all you are doing for everyone! Here is how I put the card together: Sailing Home Bundle Sailing Home Cling Mount Stamp Set Smooth Sailing Dies Gray Granite card stock base – 4¼” x 11″, scored at 5½” Watercolor Paper – 3½” x 4¾” Whisper… Read More: Smooth Sailing Watercolor Thanks »
First let me start by telling you that the Retiring List will be available the afternoon of April 22nd, as soon as possible I will post a downloadable version! Two items have already sold out and are no longer available, the Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder and Brights 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Today I thought I… Read More: Cute Note card and Pizza box gift set »
Just Breathe – how perfect is this sentiment right now, sometime to just need to take a step back from the news, relax and “just breathe”. Today I created a bright and cheerful card that reminds me of spring with blossoms on the trees using the Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set and Seasonal Layers Dies – who thinks… Read More: Just Breathe. »
This past weekend we had warmer temperatures and I just could not stop thinking about my cruise last year and how much I enjoyed the tropical aspect of the trip so I decided to make a few more cards featuring the Tropical Oasis Suite. Here’s how I inked and stamped the palm trees and pineapple – I used… Read More: Tropical Dreaming . . . »
Easter Blessings. This year will be a different Easter holiday, not celebrating in church or with extended family and friends, please enjoy today’s card to let you know I’m thinking of all my crafty friends today. Thank you for stopping my, have a great day, Craft On!
Today I thought I would share special fun fold card – a “braided” or “lattice weave”. I’m featuring the Timeless Tropical Bundle, currently the dies are on backorder and should be available around April 20th, along with the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (12″ x 12″). Here is how I put the card together: Soft Suede card stock… Read More: Braided Tropical Oasis »
Today I thought I would share with you a card layout to use up the designer series paper, it’s a simple layout and you can use any die cut or even punches for the sentiments – dress it up with bows, sequins, rhinestones or pearls – any embellishment will work! The layout for all the cards in todays… Read More: Cut up the Designer Series Paper! »
As I looked through my stamp sets wondering what to stamp I came across this greeting in the High Tide Photopolymer stamp set and thought it was perfect as we stay at home and practice social distancing during this trying time. Let hope be your Lighthouse, beckoning you through Stormy Seas We all miss seeing, hugging and spending… Read More: Hope be your Lighthouse »
Here are three more samples using the new Ornate Gard Suite, this is an amazing suite, with two bundles, specialty designer series paper, 3D embossing folder, ribbon combo and gilded gems. There is a downloadable brochure at the end of this post. Here’s the video for your viewing pleasure! Ornate Thanks Bundle Ornate Thanks Stamp Set Ornate Border… Read More: More Ornate Garden Suite Samples »
Looking for a fun and easy project? This past weekend I was looking through the products I had and came across my Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack and some of the Assorted Memories & More Card bases with matching envelopes and decided to challenge myself into making a project with them and so, a Folder… Read More: Come Sail Away Memories & More Project »
Today the Ornate Garden Suite, one of the new suites from the up coming 2020-2021 Annual Catalog is available! This is an amazing suite, with two bundles, specialty designer series paper, 3D embossing folder, ribbon combo and gilded gems. There is a downloadable brochure at the end of this post. Ornate Thanks Bundle Ornate Thanks Stamp Set Ornate… Read More: Ornate Garden Suite Available today! »
Since we are now sheltering at home and practicing social distancing, I thought I would share a few cards with you featuring Sale-a-Bration stamp sets and perfect to send to the people you are missing right now! We are getting close to the end of Sale-a-Bration, March 31, 2020, so if there are any items you want to… Read More: Social Distancing & Sale-a-Bration »
Not only does today’s card feature Purple – Purple – Purple, but it includes a sneak peek of an image from a bundle available April 1st, from the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. Starting April 1st, the Ornate Garden Suite will be available for purchase – it’s a wondering suite filled with awesome designer series paper, including sheets that… Read More: Purple – Purple – Purple »
Did you notice the sparkle and shine on my lady bugs? Wonder . . . how did she to that? Well, I’m here to tell you – Fine Tip Glue Pen ! First I stamped the Lady Bugs with Memento Black ink, I colored them with Stampin’ Blends (Real Red) and die cut them with the matching… Read More: Know how to make shiny ladybugs? »