Simply Thinking of You!

If you need a very quick card, this is the card layout idea for you!!!  It requires only one sentiment stamp, card stock and some designer series paper.  You can make this in less than 5 minutes! Card details: Card stock:  Basic Gray cut 4-1/4 x 11″, scored and folded at 5-1/2″.  Whisper White card stock cut at… Read More »

Flower Shop Color Challenge With Stampin’ Up!

Instead of stamping and blogging over the weekend, I had an absolutely wonderful weekend with my son!  We went to check on his new apartment and do some furniture shopping.  I was very surprised at how choosy a 20 year old guy can be about furniture and lighting.  I had no idea that he had such strong opinions… Read More »

By the Seashore With Stampin’ Up!

I created a card a couple of days ago that I like so much, I want to create a scrapbook page similar to it!  This began as this week’s Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge.  I had stamped an image earlier in the week that I really liked but hadn’t used in a card yet.  I’ve really fallen in… Read More »

The Open Sea Through The Porthole!

Stampin’ Up! has given us some great stamp sets to make masculine cards.  The Open Sea is a fantastic set because it makes great cards and scrapbook pages!  Whether you are taking a vacation or cruise, visiting an aquarium or documenting a family history, this stamp set has the versatility to do that! I was participating in another… Read More »

It’s A Mixed Bunch Birthday With Stampin’ Up!

I have a fun and colorful card that uses two of my favorite stamp sets today, Mixed Bunch and Perfectly Penned.  Of course there is a coordinating blossom punch to go with the Mixed Bunch set just to make me love it even more!!!  The colors that I was challenged to use included Wisteria Wonder, Summer Starfruit, Gumball… Read More »

Finding Inspiration With Stampin’ Up!

The internet is an amazing source of inspiration and information.  I love how we can now share ideas with people from all over the world!  If you are looking for something, you can no doubt find it using the internet.  I find Youtube and Pinterest fascinating.  What a great way to share a how-to with other people.  You… Read More »

Step Up Your Cards With Hello Doily!

What exactly makes a card an “advanced” card compared to a “beginner” card?  It’s really not about the card making techniques that you know, it’s about the supplies that you have access to!  Having beautiful papers, inks, stamp sets and embellishments that coordinate really does make a difference.  Having the tools to create layers, shapes and texture also… Read More »

Introducing Simply Scrapbooks Online Classes!!

I’m also excited to share my newest online series called Simply Scrapbooks!!!  I’ve been busy working on exclusive video tutorials and two minute quick tip videos for subscribers of my Simply Scrapbook online series!! What’s the Problem? I have been scrapbooking and teaching scrapbooking for many years.  Who doesn’t love to preserve their memories in beautiful albums? Lately,… Read More »

Follow My Blog On Bloglovin’

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Read Stamping Imperfection on the Bloglovin’ App!!!!! Read all your favorite blogs on your iPhone, Android or iPad. Get the App for your device or get an account for your computer! Add any blog you want to follow, like Stamping Imperfection! See each new post in a beautiful feed. Google Reader is going… Read More »

Challenge Day With Stampin’ Up!

Today was a day for tackling challenges for me!  My Wednesday card is always the card that I’ve created from my Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge.  I decided to also participate in a color challenge.  To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure which part of this was more challenging today!  My color palette included Midnight Muse, Gumball Green,… Read More »

Field Flowers Stampin’ Up! Style!

I wasn’t sure how I would feel about Crushed Curry given how much I loved More Mustard.  Well, my verdict is in and I love it!  I really love the color refresh that Stampin’ Up! did with this new Annual Catalog.  I feel like the color families make so much more sense now. Of course, I do think… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! July Specials and New Products!

Stampin’ Up! has an amazing July Special! During the month of July, when you order 3 packages of Designer Series Paper, you get 1 package FREE!! There are no limits!  If you order 6 packages, you get 2 FREE!  There are 8 Designer Series Papers that you have to choose from.  In the catalog these can be found… Read More »

July Thank You Card With Summer Silhouettes

I created a very bright and summery card to kick off July!  I’m enjoying playing with the new colors as well as the bright colors of the season.  I used the Summer Silhouettes stamp set for the card today.  My color challenge for the day was to create a card with Real Red, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and… Read More »

Serene Silhouettes With Stampin’ Up!

I have a quick post today!  I participated in another color challenge and this one is by far my favorite.  I am loving some of these new colors.  Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral are great colors!  Today’s color challenge was to make a card with only Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla!This color combination is amazing with… Read More »

Stamping 101: Beginner Cards

I had a lot of fun with my upline, Shelly today.  She sent out a team email challenging us to create a SIP card and upload it to our team Facebook page.  Then she called me and we chatted for awhile.  While chatting, I could hear her diligently stamping away.  She’s an excellent multitasker that Shelly! I asked… Read More »