Card Making Ideas
Painted Lavender Bundle for Bright Spring Card
Using an unusual color palette allows the Painted Lavender bundle from Stampin' Up! to really scream "Spring!" In the mini catalog, the Perennial Lavender suite uses shades of purple to fabulous effect. However, that doesn't mean you can't use other colors! By using...
Bee Mine Fun Fold Not Just for Valentines Day
Stampin' Up! Bee Mine suite is definitely NOT just for Valentines Day! After all the Valentines that I made, I found myself with extra sheets of this very fun designer series paper (DSP). So, it's time to use it! This Z-style Fun Fold design is one that I have seen a...
Just Kiddin’ for Adorable Cards for Kids
The Just Kiddin' suite captures the essence of childhood whimsy and fun, offering a range of coordinating products designed to spark creativity and ignite the imagination. From adorable children playing to cheerful patterns, this suite is perfect for creating projects...
Easter Card with Everyday Details and Sale-a-bration Super Stars!
With Sale-a-Bration ending tomorrow 2/29 and Easter around the corner, I had to make sure I squeezed in another card using some of those products that will be disappearing. This card features the Easter sentiment from Heartfelt Hellos and the Flight & Airy DSP....
Special Day Card with Dots Dots Dots and Gems
Dots and gems always make me happy! And as far as gems go, I tend to use 3 per card as I hoard them while still applying the rule of thumb to have odd #s of design elements on your project. But this time I used 7 (gasp!!)! And I felt justified because I earned them...
Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder Adds FANCY to Any Card
We still have 13 days left in Sale-a-Bration! The ultra-versatile background of this card features the Softly Sophisticated embossing folder, available FREE in the $100 level bundle. Just look how it takes this very simple card up to FANCY! Check out the tutorial...
Sale-a-Bration Fun for Stampers Dozen Blog Hop
I've been having So. Much. Fun. with the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) 2024 selections! With the theme of this month's Blog Hop being Sale-a-Bration, I decided to cram in as many projects as possible so you can see the amazing variety and versatility available. I personally am...
Sweet Watercolor Melon for a Delish Card
Stampin' Up!'s new Watercolor Melon Sale-a-Bration stamp set is a delicious way to create a sweet card! And you can earn it for FREE with a $50 purchase, making it an even sweeter deal. This photopolymer stamp set makes lining up the 2-step stamps super easy. I just...
Seeing Red with Adorable Ladybug Card
Not all red cards are about Valentines Day this week! Hello Ladybug is a Stampin' Up! stamp set and coordinating punch that scream RED (at least to me!) And, it actually makes a perfect Valentines Day card should you want it to, especially when sending greetings to...
Very Special Fun-Fold Card with Stunning Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (DSP)
Fun-fold cards just make anything extra-special! Your recipients can tell the extra effort you make to send your greeting. They don't need to know just how easy they can be! When I was playing with the fabulous Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration Flight & Airy DSP, I knew...
Softly Sophisticated for Any Occasion
In Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-Bration 2024 catalog, the Softly Sophisticated bundle is my favorite offering! It requires a $100 purchase to earn it for free, but it will be money well spent. The versatility of both the stamp set and the embossing folder will have you...
More Trucking Along – Endless Adorable Possibilities!
Back with another Trucking Along card! I'm busy playing with this bundle in preparation for my Trucking Along Bundle Class to be held on February 21st at 7 PM. This is a Zoom class, with card kits mailed in advance as well as a pdf tutorial and class recording made...
Kids’ Classroom Valentines Kit – 25 Valentines for $25
Check out this all-inclusive Classroom Valentines Kit! One of my favorite things to do with my boys when they were in elementary school was help them make their Valentines for the classroom mailboxes. I had varying degrees of participation (one would only write his...
Trucking Along – Join the Bundle Class for February
Stampin' Up!'s Trucking Along stamp set & punch bundle is perfect for making cards for just about any occasion. Thus, it is the bundle I have chosen for my February Bundle class to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, February 21st at 7 PM. My Zoom Bundle classes are...
Rock & Roll Birthday Card
Stampin' Up! has a new Rock & Roll Suite! If you've been looking for tools to make masculine cards, and/or have a music lover in your midst, you are going to love this suite. There's the Rock Star bundle, which includes stamps and coordinating dies along with some...
Season of Chic for Snowy Stampers Dozen Blog Hop
I'm back with a card for the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop for January! This month's theme is snow. I thought I had exhausted all of my winter stamping with my hundreds of holiday cards, but I guess there was still some left in the tank 🙂 For this card, I used a bunch of...
Beautiful Notes of Nature Collage Card for Birthdays
Stampin' Up!'s new Notes of Nature bundle beautifully captures the essence of the great outdoors, allowing you to bring a touch of nature into your creations. The design of the stamps lend them perfectly to the collage technique, which is one of my favorites and super...
Hello Perennial Lavender for an Easy Card Layout
Stampin' Up!'s new Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP) is simply a hoard-fest waiting to happen! When the paper is so pretty that you can't bear to use it, a simple card design like this one is the answer. Just a 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" strip is all you need and...
Bee Mine for Valentine’s Day
The Bee Mine suite from Stampin' Up! is perfect for Valentine's Day and every day! This delightful collection is a celebration of all things buzzing, featuring whimsical bee-themed designs and vibrant colors that are sure to inspire your next crafting adventure. The...
Square Pillow Box with Most Adored DSP
Stampin' Up!'s new Square Pillow Box is a crafting marvel that brings joy to both creators and recipients. This simple yet versatile packaging solution is a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into a personalized work of art. The pre-scored design makes assembly a...
Trucking Along for the New Year!
Stampin' Up!'s Trucking Along bundle is one of the biggest hits of 2023! The adorable stamp set and coordinating punch are right on-trend with a homey/country feel. The variety of sentiments as well as images with which the truck can be "loaded" are great for so many...
Let’s Eat Cake with Heartfelt Hexagons
Stampin' Up!'s Heartfelt Hexagons bundle is a versatile stamps-and-punch set which will be a happy addition to your collection! The stamp set includes wishes for birthdays, sympathy cards, weddings and everyday. You'll also appreciate the trendier fonts that are used...
What Exactly IS Sale-a-Bration?
Sale-a-Bration is Stampin' Up!'s annual extravaganza! It is a celebration of creativity, offering a chance to indulge in your passion for crafting while enjoying exclusive perks and rewards. Let's delve into the magic of Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-Bration and discover why...
New Paper Share from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog & Sale-a-Bration
In just a few weeks, you’ll be able to shop for brand-new paper crafting products from Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. The catalog goes live Thursday, January 4. It’s filled with brand-new paper crafting products for Valentine’s Day, spring, Easter,...
New Sentiment Stamp Set – Perennial Postage – Has All the Feels
Stampin' Up!'s new Perennial Postage stamp set is sure to be a winner! It has 10 versatile sentiments, most with mixed fonts to make them pretty enough to use on most any style card. You KNOW you'll be seeing lots of card samples using them! This stamp set, on page 25...
Tips for Using Blending Brushes for Depth and Dimension on your Projects
Stamping with blending brushes can be a creative and enjoyable way to add depth and dimension to your projects. Here's a list of tips to help you make the most out of stamping with blending brushes: Choose the Right Brushes: Select blending brushes with soft,...
Enduring Beauty Masks – Fun New Product!
The new Enduring Beauty bundle from Stampin' Up! has a set of coordinating masks! This exciting new product gives a whole new way to color and shade your stamped image. I just couldn't wait to break open all the packaging and give it a whirl! This card uses the...
Flight and Airy DSP Creates a Beautiful Everyday Card
The new Flight and Airy Designer Series Papers (DSP) offered in the upcoming Sale-a-Bration 2024 catalog contains a range of sweet little birds and flowers that will be perfect for your spring creations! You'll be able to earn this DSP package for FREE with an order...
Adorable Belly Bands for Stampers Dozen December Blog Hop
I'm so excited to make my first appearance in the Stampers Dozen blog hop! The theme is gift packaging and tags, and belly bands fit perfectly into both categories. What are belly bands, you ask? They simply strips of paper wrapped around the middle of a package! Now,...
New Tool Alert! A Guide to Using a Brayer Effectively
Stampin' Up! will be offering a new tool - a BRAYER - in the new January-April 2024 mini catalog! It's actually not new, but rather returning from a long hiatus. There are LOTS of things that can be done with a brayer, but the one technique being highlighted in the...
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