Author Archives: Kimberly
I’m just dreaming about spring and playing with the Sheltering Tree stamp set! I spent a couple of days with my husband at a surfcasting trade show in New Jersey this week. I had a lot of fun meeting his readers and his YouTube subscribers. He was one of the featured speakers at the show. They told us… Read More »
Using The Artisan Embellishment Kit! Add some great touches to your cards by using the Artisan Embellishment Kit from Stampin’ Up! I love these little Artisan Embellishment Kits that Stampin’ Up! periodically comes out with. You get a small sampling of embellishments that you can try out on a few cards or projects. You get enough to try,… Read More »
Happy Valentine’s Day! Just a quick post today…whew! Super busy week! I wanted to share my Paper Craft Crew card with you since it is a Valentine’s Day card! Snuggles and Smooches photopolymer stamp set, Happy Hearts embossing folder and the designer artisan kit make this card quick and easier than it looks! Have a great day!
Creating love notes in February…go figure! It’s so quick and easy to create little notes with a few scraps of paper, a couple of punches and some quick stamping. These cards are created on a 3 x 6″ card base, scored and folded at 3″. The Bermuda Bay is two banners punches. The whisper white was stamped in… Read More »
Let’s Get Away With Project Life Layouts! I’m going to be perfectly honest…I am a diehard scrapbooker. I love making my own layouts and using all my “stuff”. I really love combining my stamping and my scrapbooking for my own truly unique scrapbooks. I’m a beginner at this Project Life Memory Keeping. I’m liking it! It’s relaxing. Although,… Read More »
Punches Galore In These Weekly Deals! You know that I love my punches! This week’s Weekly Deals have several punch choices that you don’t want to miss! I used the tag topper punch to create this little gift bag that also uses the Mini Treat Bag framelits! There are several stamp sets that coordinate with the tag topper… Read More »
Irresistibly Yours Resist Paper Technique Ideas! Have you ever played with resist techniques? These are techniques where part of your paper or image resists ink that you add to your project. Stampin’ Up! has a new Specialty Designer Paper that is a resist paper called Irresistibly Yours. This paper would make absolutely gorgeous wedding invitations or anniversary cards… Read More »
Weekly Deals: It’s All About Embossing! Check out all of the great embossing folders on SALE for 25% off this week online at mystampingstore.com! Here is a Two Minute Quick Tip that I shared on my YouTube Channel a while back on how to do the Inked Dry Emboss Technique with your embossing folders! Here is another Two… Read More »
SUO Blog Hop: Best Year Ever! I was invited to participate in an SUO Blog Hop by Naomi Witzke whose blog is called One Happy Stamper! Thank you so much, Nancy!!! Make sure you stop by Nancy’s blog. She has the MOST GORGEOUS card using the Perfect Peacock stamp that uses some absolutely stunning techniques! WOW! That card… Read More »
Just 1 Tip: Craft Storage With Flea Market Finds! Today is my first post as a contributor for Craft Storage Ideas. You can check it out HERE! During the month of January, all of the contributors have been sharing Just 1 Tip for our favorite craft storage idea. My Just 1 Tip is to find something that you… Read More »
Use Your Blendabilities On Velum For Beautiful Backgrounds! Did you know that you can color on velum with your Blendabilities? It is especially pretty on the Foil Velums. It is so simple to do and it is such a beautiful effect! This card layout is one of the latest trends in card making. Using the center of the… Read More »
Stamp On Your Designer Paper + How To Use A 3 Step Stamp! I loved this week’s Paper Craft Crew sketch! I also had some fun playing with stamping on the Typeset Specialty Designer Paper. This is fun newsprint paper that is thinner than other designer papers. The flower on this card uses the Butterfly Basics stamp… Read More »
Add Two Quick Techniques To Create A Stunning Card! Are you looking for a few quick techniques to add some special touches to your cards? I have two technique tips for you today that you will enjoy and find easy to add to your card making repertoire! You will also get more tips for mass producing cards. It… Read More »
Make Cash For Your Crafts! If you’re reading this, you no doubt know how much fun it is to craft. It’s a relaxing hobby that really can feed your soul. There is something fabulous about sitting down and puttering with your craft stash and ending with something you made with your own two hands that you can use… Read More »
Va Va Voom Valentine! Check out the new Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch and the card I made from it! It’s a little bit lacy and a little bit…well…busy. Yes! I actually took a very clean and simple card sketch and made a very detailed card from it. It started with the background paper and then the details… Read More »