by Brenda | Nov 6, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Seasonal, Template, Winter
I can’t believe this is the final template from page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog! I had to use the Nests of Winter suite to round out the finale as it is really versatile and needs to be highlighted! Here’s the template: The suite...
by Brenda | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Christmas, Seasonal, Winter
I know that Pretty in Pink, or any pink, is unusual for a holiday or Christmas card, but every year I seem to find myself using it at least once! This time, I saw a card from Mary Fish which used Pretty in Pink DSP along with the ice skates from the Sophisticated Sled...
by Brenda | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Christmas, Fall, Halloween, Seasonal, Winter, Winter
Template #20 is such a simple template that I couldn’t decide what type of seasonal card to feature, so I chose a few! I find I can never have enough seasonal cards, and with all the amazing selections available from Stampin’ Up!, I shouldn’t have to...
by Brenda | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog, 3D, Fall, Halloween, Seasonal
The theme for this month’s blog hop is to use traditional Halloween colors – Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black and Gorgeous Grape – and what better way than to make treats! It just so happens that my children’s librarian friend is looking for ideas for...
by Brenda | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, Fall, General Cards, Seasonal
The fabulous Splendid Autumn DSP (designer series paper) has 12 different scenic designs, and there are some surprising colors within. When I saw this lovely scene with purple flowers, I thought “how unexpected for Autumn!” yet gorgeous. In my Quick Class...
by Brenda | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, Card Ideas, General Cards, Seasonal, Spring, Summer, Template
Earlier this month as summer was ending, I borrowed the Charming Duck Pond bundle from the Lily Pond Lane suite from a friend to use in class (thanks Sharon!). This wasn’t a suite that appealed to me – I mean, it’s cute and all, but one can’t...
