I love fun new gadgets! Have you tried using Stampin’ Up!’s Party Pennant Bigz Die with the Coaster Board yet? Lots of people like to make banners to decorate fireplaces, stair rails and front doors. Stampin’ Up! has some Banner Simply Created Kits and I have to confess to really liking the Chalkboard Banner version. I’ve got plans… Read More »
4 ways to use the dotted scallop ribbon border punch that is on sale in this week’s Weekly Deals through Monday, July 28 online at mystampingstore.com! Here on the front of the card, I show two ways that I often use the dotted scallop ribbon border punch on my cards. You can use it as a border across… Read More »
I’m creating outside my comfort zone today! I decided to participate in two color challenges and at least one of the cards consists of a lot of colors that I probably never would have put together myself! Can you guess which one? Before I show you the cards…one of the other things that I challenged myself to do… Read More »
Imagine the possibilities when you choose happiness! Stampin’ Up!’s Choose Happiness stamp set, that is. While I couldn’t go to Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Convention this year (two kids in college…a new roof…priorities!), I loved that Stampin’ Up! did a live stream of some of the big events. On the last day, they did a live stream of the… Read More »
It’s about time for another layout for my Stamping and Scrapbooking Sunday Series! I’m calling this layout “You Are My Sunshine”! I fell in love with the Kinda Eclectic stamp set. It really pairs well with the Ray of Sunshine stamp set as you will see here with this layout. I’ve shared a tip in the video how… Read More »
Have you used your Washi Tape lately? Washi tape is an inexpensive card making embellishment. There are entire blogs devoted just to provide ideas for using your Washi Tape! I shared an organizing website post yesterday on using Washi Tape to stay organized. (Or to get organized, if you are like me!) I find myself pinning more cards… Read More »
Beware! I have more designer series paper that you will love! Stampin’ Up! really gave us gorgeous patterned papers in this year’s Annual Catalog. The best thing: Designer Paper is on SALE during the month of July! Buy 3 packages and get 1 FREE! That’s a $10.95 value! It’s a good thing too…I’ve used an entire package of… Read More »
Can this card be saved? I’m thinking…no. I was attempting to make a single layer card using the new hearts decorative mask (otherwise known as a stencil). I found a card recipe that sounded so simple in Card Maker Magazine that used a stencil with 3 colors and then they stamped a sentiment. Here is the “salvaged” version:… Read More »
Want a single layer WOW card? I was inspired to create single layer cards today. This one is a hit, but there was definitely one that was a loser! (Look for tomorrow’s post entitled, “Can This Card Be Saved?”.) Both cards were inspired by Card Maker Magazine. Of course, I didn’t have any of the supplies that they… Read More »
Just how do I use that giant striped grosgrain ribbon? It looks like it will make beautiful packaging bows for birthdays and holidays, but how can I use it on a card? Here is just one fabulous example! Tell me that’s not a WOW! detail for a card! I love this ribbon. It just screams nautical summer,… Read More »
Are you ready to celebrate? With the Designer Series Paper Sale Buy 3 Get 1 Free taking place during July online at mystampingstore.com, I find myself focusing on using and highlighting the truly wonderful papers that Stampin’ Up! has in the catalog this year. This card today uses the Park Lane Designer Paper as the real star of… Read More »
Celebrate Baby using a Nacho sketch challenge! Yes…I said Nacho. It’s a design challenge group that I’ve just discovered. I found the Clean and Simple Sketch inspiring, so I created two cards! The card sketch is delightfully clean and simple. You can see that my color scheme came directly from the Lullaby Designer Paper on the left. This… Read More »
My guilty pleasures list is long…here is my #1: Time focusing on my kids! My kids aren’t children any more, but it’s still just as wonderful as ever (maybe more so, since it’s not an every day thing), to spend time focusing on just them. When my daughter called me last Tuesday and asked me if I would… Read More »
Weekly Deals: Here are this week’s weekly deals!!! This sale runs through Monday, July 7! Shop online at mystampingstore.com! 2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers [131260] $14.95 Sale: $11.21 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch [129404] $12.95 Sale: $9.71 Gold Sequin Trim [132983] $4.95 Sale: $3.71 Bracket Label Punch [132153] $15.95 Sale: $11.96 Neutrals Designer Buttons [130031] $7.95 Sale: $5.96… Read More »
Need inspiration? Start with designer paper! This is often one of my favorite starting points. The designer paper helps you select your color palette for your card, as well as the stamp set or shapes your images might take. I used the Flashback designer paper as my inspiration today, as well as this week’s Paper Craft Crew Sketch… Read More »