Today I have a fun card for you featuring the Waves of Inspiration stamp set, coordinating Waves Dies and the Holographic Trio Specialty Paper. To create the look: First, stamp the images on a piece of Basic White card stock cut to 3¾” x 5″. I’ve used Azure Afternoon and Smoky Slate ink. I’ve used the Layering Leaves… Read More: Waves of Inspiration »
Simple card for today using the Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp set, part of the Cheerful Daisies bundle. I’ve teamed the stamp set up with the 2022-2024 In-Colors, along with the Holographic Trio Specialty Paper for my card. 2022 – 2024 In-Colors: Tahitian Tide Sweet Sorbet Orchid Oasis Starry Sky Parakeet Party Card base is Tahitian Tide and the… Read More: 2022-2024 In-Color Daisies »
Today I’m featuring a Monochromatic Card, everything is in the same color – have you ever made one? The hardest part for the card was deciding on a color, so I picked my favorite new 2023-2025 In-Color – Boho Blue. Card specifics: Boho Blue card stock base – 5½” x 8½” scored at 4¼” Designer Series Paper cut… Read More: Monochromatic Card »
Today I have a Triple Layer Fun Fold card for you. Card basics: Thick Basic White card stock base 4¼” x 11″, scored at 2½”, 3¾”, 6¾” and 8¼” 2 pieces of Copper Clay card stock 4″ x 4″, layered with 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper 3¾” x 3¾” 2 pieces of Copper Clay card stock 2½” x… Read More: Triple Layer Fun Fold Card »
Happy Wednesday, halfway through the week and preorder day for demonstrators! For the new September – December Mini Catalog, demonstrators get to preorder products early, just one of the perks of being a demonstrator. Look for some sneak peeks later in the month before the catalog goes live September 6, 2023. This past weekend I saw a few… Read More: Zoo Crew Gate Fold Flap Card »
Starting today from August 1 – 31, 2023 save up to 30% on amazing kits from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Up! paper crafting kits come with everything you need to create artistically designed handmade projects, including step-by-step instructions, precut pieces, and more. Choose the kit that’s right for you from an assortment of options designed… Read More: Stampin’ Up! Kits Sale »
Today is the last day to earn $5 coupons for every $50 product purchased in July, which are then redeemable in August 2023. Thought a new to me fun fold was perfect for today. Here are the card specifics: Card base 4¼” x 11″, scored at 5½” (top fold card) Cut 2¾” off of one of the sides.… Read More: New to me Fun Fold »
So, how’s your weekend going? I’ve tried twice to get some pool time in and out of know where the sky turned dark again, and it rains. That was a sign, and I did some crafting instead. Today’s card features the 2023-2025 In-Color Moody Mauve along with Gray Granite, but you could use Basic Gray or Smoky Slate… Read More: Natures Prints Stamp Set »
Happy Friday! Here is the northeast it’s hot and humid, perfect pool weather, if even the water is warm. I thought a seashell card would make me think of the beach! Season of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set and Chic Dies, along with the Deckled Rectangle Dies make this card easy to create. Any color combination will work, here… Read More: Season of Chic – Summer »
Merry Christmas in July! Today I’m featuring three cards made with the One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. A mix of double-sided images, both scenic and patterned, make it ideal for layering, die cutting, and for setting the scene on a card front. First up is a card featuring a 3″ x 4½” piece… Read More: Merry Christmas in July! »
Hard to believe five months from now is Christmas Eve 2023! Where has the time gone? Today I have a fun card for you featuring the Celebrate with Tags Stamp Set. Card features three of my favorite colors: Pool Party Lost Lagoon Pretty Peacock Just start in the middle and randomly stamp away, twisting the turning the stamp… Read More: Merry Christmas Eve in July! »
Looking for a bright and cheerful birthday card? Today I’m sharing a quick and easy fun fold birthday card featuring products from the Bright & Beautiful Suite. Card specifics: Lemon Lime Twist card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″ (or just fold the card in half, then fold one of the… Read More: Beautiful Balloons »
Discover messages of friendship and loyalty in the flowers from the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you… Read More: August 2023 Paper Pumpkin »
Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get? You won’t have to stare for much longer because today you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount! This is definitely a deal you don’t want to miss out on. Sale specifics: Sale will… Read More: 24 Hour Stamp Sale! »
Today I have something different for you, packaging. Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is wonderful to either decorate an existing box or to make your own packaging. First up is a designer paper wrap for a package of chocolate covered pretzels. Measured the pretzels, cut a piece of designer paper, wrapped around for placement, sealed the bottom then… Read More: How about packaging ideas? »
Have you checked the Clearance Rack lately? It was refreshed earlier this month and the Strawberry Builder Punch was added. I’ve teamed punched out strawberry and flowers with the greenery from the Petal Park Stamp set. I’ve even used the speckle image on the berries. Strawberry Specifics: Sweet Sorbet card stock for the berries Garden Green card stock… Read More: Strawberry Builder Punch Card »
Happy Sunday, today is stamping with my Sunday Stampers and I’m sharing the cards we will be making with you. Featured Products this Month: Wanted to Say Dies Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper Translucent Florals Bundle – available September 2023 Matte Embossing Paste and Palette Knives Trucking Along Bundle (Online Exclusive) Sketched… Read More: July 2023 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Happy Friday, any special plans for the weekend? I have a manicure & pedicure, party and my Sunday Stampers meet. One of the pages in the Fresh as a Daisy 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper is a cut a-part sheet. All you need to do is cut the images apart with your paper trimmer. I’ve used the… Read More: Fresh as a Daisy Cut A-Part cards! »
Last month I decided to purchase the Fresh as a Daisy Suite after seeing some online samples. Today I thought I would share one of the cards I’ve made with it. Instead of using the Adhesive Backed Solid Gems, I’ve used the Neutral Adhesive Backed Sequins. Card Specifics: Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper – 4″ x… Read More: Fresh as a Daisy »
Happy Monday, looking for a cute birthday card for someone of any age? Then today’s card is for you! I’m featuring the Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and Zany Zoo Bundle. I’ve used the Rays of Light stamp to create the background on the Parakeet Party card base. Petal Pink card stock made the curtains,… Read More: Zany Zoo Birthday »
How’s your week going, ready to start the weekend? Today I thought I would share a couple cards made with one of the dies from the Earthen Textures Bundle. While you can use the dies with the coordinating products and colors, like my first card – why not switch it up – like my second card. Colors include:… Read More: Earthen Textures Bundle »
One sheet of Basic White card stock, stamp set and hand full of ink pads = 4 cards I’ve used the Artistically Inked Stamp Set to create my cards since the greetings make a nice set of cards. Here is what the stamp set looks like. To create the cards: Use Grid Paper to center a piece of… Read More: Basic White Sheet = 4 cards »
Happy July 4th! Today in the United States today we celebrated the birth of American independence. Festivities can include cookouts, fireworks, parades, concerts and wearing our red, white & blue! We will be celebrating with pool time, hamburgers cooked on our Blackstone Griddle, homemade baked beans and tapioca (husband requested). How will you be enjoying the day? Card… Read More: Happy July 4th! »
On Thursday, July 7th two specials start with Stampin’ Up! First, new Online Exclusives will be released. One of the previews is the Trucking Along Bundle (with the truck punch below) – I’m betting this bundle is extremely popular! Second, is Bonus Day are back! When you shop between July 6 – 31 and spend $50 USD you… Read More: Stampin’ Up! News! »
Kintsugi, also known as kintsukuroi , is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. The cards I have for you today feature the Kintsugi technique with designer series paper and gold heat… Read More: Paper Kintsugi Cards »
Today, Friday, June 30th is the last day of 15% off select Designer Series Paper or some people call it Patterned Paper. Have you ordered some designer series paper this month? If not, you might want to enjoy the sale price today. Here are a few cards I’ve made using some of the paper. First is the Delightfully… Read More: Last day Designer Paper Sale »
Looking for gift ideas? With the Wanted to Day Dies, along with Designer Series Paper and card stock you can create a quick and easy set of cards. While I’ve used the dies in the set for embellishments, add any die cuts or punches you have! You can say it all and more with these Wanted to Say… Read More: Wanted to Say Dies »
Happy Birthday to my Sister-in-law Diane! Today I’m sharing with you the “Floral Garden Fence” card I’ve sent Diane for her birthday. Featured products include: Petal Park Photopolymer Stamp Set & Petal Park Builder Punch Bough Punch Cottage Wreath Dies Ladybug Builder Punch Tailor Made Tags Dies Scalloped Contour Dies Timber 3D and Quatrefoil Embossing Folders Iridescent Rhinestone… Read More: Happy Birthday Diane! »
Today I have a 2nd post featuring a Christmas card. After all its June 25th, Christmas is 6 months from today and Hallmark has Christmas movies on! Card features the colors: Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock and Moody Mauve. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting.… Read More: Merry Christmas in June! »
Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers will be meeting and I’m sharing the cards we will be making with you. Featured Products: Beautiful Balloons Bundle (low inventory) Earthen Textures Bundle (due back in stock end of July) Layering Leaves Stamp Set First up is a card featuring the Beautiful Balloon Bundle along with the Bright & Beautiful 6″… Read More: June 2023 Sunday Stamper Cards »