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 »

More Creative Elements In A New Color Challenge

I can’t believe how relaxing it is to spend my day creating projects and videos and fixing things on my website.  I feel amazingly relaxed and satisfied with this day.  I participated in another color challenge.  I’m finding it to be really fun to have someone else choose some crazy color palette for me to create a card… Read More »

Regarding Dalihas With Stampin’ Up!

Stamp sets that have a fabulous image and several sentiments are really the ultimate stamp sets to purchase!  They are win-win!  You can never go wrong if you find a set that has an image or two that you love and a variety of sentiments.  I happen to LOVE giant graphic flowers, so Regarding Dahlias is perfect! Card… Read More »

Challenges Accepted!

I know that for many people, this is a job.  Running a stamping business and maintaining a blog is a job.  For me, it feels like a lifeline.  I’m having so darn much fun making cards, projects and videos!  I am meeting great people and I love letting myself be creative.  I find it amazing how other people… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Quick Card: Betsy’ Blossoms and Petite Pairs

I participated in a color challenge today that I truly found challenging!  The challenge was to use only Slate Gray and Crushed Curry in your card.  You are also allowed Whisper White or Very Vanilla.  This combination made my eyes water at first!  Then I started shuffling through my Designer Series Paper drawer wishing that I had the… Read More »

Kind and Cozy With Stampin’ Up!

When I was browsing the new catalog, one of the first sets that I fell in love with was the Kind and Cozy set.  It just feels so homey and the project ideas just started popping into my head as soon as I saw it!  I think the range of cards, tags, jar toppers, gift decorations and so… Read More »

Keeping It Simple With Stampin’ Up!

Today seemed like a good day to keep things simple!  I wanted to make a red, white and blue card that was very clean and simple.  I still had a piece of the real red polka dot designer series paper sitting on my desk and I’ve been eying the four frames stamp set since I received it a… Read More »