3 quick cards from one simple sketch! When I feel like I need a little inspiration to get my creativity flowing, I always start with a card sketch! Once I create my sketch, the ideas just seem to start popping out of my head! It helps to have great materials to work with as well. I am finding… Read More »
Need a last minute quick ad easy treat box? Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! I’ve created a video tutorial to show you how to quickly create a little treat box for a small candy treat. I’ve used the FREE Sale-A-Bration Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper and a fun punch technique to create my flower! How pretty is this little flower? … Read More »
There are 3 elements that I love to add to my cards: ribbon, rhinestones and designer series paper! The designer paper always seems to inspire the card colors, every card needs some bling and who doesn’t love the soft touch that ribbons, bows or ruffles add? Stampin’ Up! has designed their papers, inks and embellishments to color coordinate. … Read More »
4 fun paper crafting tools to have in your craft room include the new Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, Core’dinations card stock, the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder and the Springtime Hello stamp set! I just tried out my new Textured Boutique Embossing Machine and I’m in love! It’s light, it’s portable and it small enough to sit on my… Read More »
Do you need a scrapbook layout for February? The Language of Love stamp set has some great images to use on a scrapbook page. Creating scrapbook layouts is one of my very favorite things to do. Earlier in the week, I shared a post about how my daughter came home from college for a relaxing weekend. Her idea… Read More »
Would you love to design your own personalized stamp? Stampin’ Up! has a new personalized stamp that will allow you to say it your way! With our personalized stamps you can create a cool address label or even use it for everything from marking your territory on books or other belongings to having a fun way to… Read More »
When was the last time you sent a Hip Note? Well…it’s time! Stampin’ Up! has a fun stamp set called Hip Notes, that will allow you to send notes with fun sentiments. These sentiments coordinate with the Essentials Wooden Elements. This Clean and Simple (CAS) card was quick to put together, although it has several different elements. … Read More »
Need a quick and easy card? You need a few simple elements: some great designer paper, card stock, a fabulous sentiment and a couple of embellishments! Woo hoo! Done! These new Fresh Prints Designer Papers are fantastic! This little pad of papers allows you to create cards in a flash. You can create multiple cards in a… Read More »
Have you met that someone who changes everything? Well…we have a stamp for that! It just so happens that the stamps that I used today are sets that are available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration. Isn’t this a fabulous sentiment? The Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper used on this card along with the See Ya Later and the Petal… Read More »
Did you know that you make me happy and I have a stamp to prove it thanks to the Perfect Pennants stamp set! I’m excited about my card for today because I had it sitting on the coffee table to write my blog post and my daughter liked it so much, she packed it in her bag… Read More »
6 Valentine’s Day products are going away on January 27! Stampin’ Up!’s A Whole Lot of Love deals end on Monday. I’ve had a lot of fun playing with these fun products. Here are two projects that my January Virtual Club members are getting using these adorable stamp sets. (I’ve also designed them with everyday stamp sets so… Read More »
How about a quick card with some trendy touches? Add a little Washi tape and baker’s twine, some buttons in fun bright colors, some hot new stamps and create a quick and trendy card! The new Designer Papers and Washi tapes in the Stampin’ Up! Occasions catalog are bright and cheerful colors. Personally, I’m finding it to be… Read More »
Have you ever tried imitating someone else’s design style? We all have other stampers that we admire and I’m no exception to that rule. I really enjoy looking at things created by people whose design style is completely different than mine! Every now and then, I like to try to stretch my skills by imitating a style that… Read More »
How about just one more watercolor card? This card was created for this week’s Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge. Watercoloring is so relaxing. If you have never tried it or haven’t tried it in a while, it’s worth picking up that Aqua Painter and giving it a try! I think the Aqua Painters make this technique really easy. … Read More »
6 watercolor card ideas and a video technique tutorial for one easy watercoloring method! The NEW Watercolor Wonder Note Cards and Envelopes make these easy to create. The card backgrounds give you a perfect backdrop for stamping, watercoloring and embellishing your way to having a fabulous stash of cards on hand for every occasion! These are the NEW… Read More »