by Brenda | Apr 8, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Floral, General Cards
The Seasonal Branches stamp set and coordinating dies offer a ton of ways to mix-and-match tree branches, flowers, leaves and a little bird to reflect the different seasons. This card is perfect for Spring but uses neutral colors to tone down the feel. It also uses a...
by Brenda | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Floral, General Cards
The Inked and Tiled stamp set from Stampin’ Up! has been a favorite of mine throughout the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog year. I am so sad that it will be retiring as of April 30th. But that just means I need to play with it a lot this next month! The Inked and Tiled...
by Brenda | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Floral, General Cards, Tips & Techniques
At Stampin’ Up!’s annual OnStage convention, demonstrators from all over the world got together to learn and share! The highlight is always receiving the new catalog which is launching on May 1st. And just as exciting is the opportunity to play with new...
by Brenda | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Fun Fold, General Cards
This is my ALL-TIME FAVORITE fun fold, the one I turn to whenever I want to quickly step up a card. When better to share it than for the March Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop with a fun fold theme! I do feel like I’m cheating, though, because it’s so very...
by Brenda | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, General Cards, Spring
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...
by Brenda | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Fun Fold, General Cards, Valentine's 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...
