Author Archives: Kimberly
Have you CASEd a card lately? That means…copy and share everything. If you have one of the new catalogs, you will find multiple samples and ideas on every single page! I have so many projects from the catalog that I want to make, I’m not sure that I’ll need to make any of my own! Makeing A CASEd… Read More »
Endless Birthday Wishes is Stampin’ Up!’s new photopolymer stamp set. These are the clear, clear stamps. Personally, this stamp set has so much more to offer than just birthday wishes. I love the sentiments and the font! I also love that I can combine these words in many different ways! Stampin’ Up!’s photopolymer stamps are great for several… Read More »
Keeping it simple with a sentiment, some designer paper and a few embellishments! I’ve been meaning to use some of the Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack and try stamping my sentiment directly onto the designer paper. I love the Crumb Cake paper with giant polka dots. It seems perfect for stamping with an Early Espresso sentiment. The one… Read More »
I miss you already. Enough said. Sometimes cards just need to speak for themselves and some days you just need a little stamping therapy.
Braided Card Tutorial + Template I received an email from someone last week asking me for my Braided Card tutorial. I actually didn’t have a tutorial for that technique. It has been on my To Do list since I started this blog! Years ago, my sister sent me a card made with this technique and it’s a WOW!… Read More »
That’s right! Stampin’ Up! has decided to have a SALE with the retiring items. Starting on Thursday, May 22, you will see products offered for 25-50% off online at mystampingstore.com! Get excited! Stampin’ Up! is currently offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products. This will be live on May 22, but you have to act… Read More »
Retro Fresh Designer Paper meets happy day from Starburst Sayings! I’m going to miss this fabulous designer paper when it retires on May 31! I love the colors and patterns of this paper. It’s just plain fun! I love how all of these elements all work together. The designer paper, the wood elements, the Chevron Border punch and… Read More »
I have 3 background ideas that will step up your cards! These are so simple and they add a WOW! factor to your cards. The original card that I created was very clean and simple. I like this card just the way it is. The images stamped in Tangerine Tango are from the Project Life Point and Click… Read More »
I’ve already found 4 things…make that 5 things, for card makers to love about Project Life! I will admit that I probably won’t become a huge Project Life groupie making quick scrapbooks by sliding the ready-made mats and sentiments into handy little pockets. I may include a page or two like that in some of my albums, but… Read More »
Here are the Weekly Deals for May 13-May 19!!! Check out the Bigz Dies that are on sale! The Tasteful Trim Die is perfect for scarapbooking and it works with up to 12 x 12″ papers! This is great for beautiful borders on your pages! Click the images below to get more details or to order online… Read More »
Learn how to create a gusseted gift bag with my video tutorial! These are adorable and they use the Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stacks. These little paper stacks are one of my favorite items that always seem to appear in the Holiday and Occasions catalogs. Somehow, it feels less frightening to cut into a small piece of designer… Read More »
Going crazy with the aqua painter is actually fun! I have never been a fan of drawing. I have some students who draw the most amazing things you have ever seen. Their talent is unbelievable! I’m more of a painter. I like that I can smear that paint around and add colors until it actually looks like what… Read More »
Get a sneak peek at the new In Colors for 2014-2016! If someone had asked me to pick the new colors, I would have picked these colors! I was hoping for a deep green and a deep purple. My two favorite colors! (I just got new eye glasses…purple!) If you add a deep red to the mix, you… Read More »
Make a quick card with Washi tape as your focal point! Washi tape adds a touch of fun and color to your creations. It’s also an inexpensive addition to your craft arsenal, not to mention how unforgiving it is to craft with! I know! It’s a busy card. I am participating in a series of card sketch challenges… Read More »
