Homemade Valentine Card
There’s just enough time to squeeze one more homemade Valentine card in. I used the Hearts a Flutter Bundle (wood-131098/clear-131097) to make it quick & easy… no fussy cutting here! That doesn’t mean I’ll be putting this set away because I can use it for much more than Valentine greeting cards. Be sure to check […]
Hand Made Wedding Cards
I wanted to make some hand made wedding cards, and began with the idea of making them all white. As I was designing this card, though, I decided to make the oval in black to offset the elements more, and the rest just followed after that. I feel it could use some ribbon, but I’m […]
Bloomin’ Handmade Valentine Card
Valentines Day is less than three weeks away. Do you have your handmade Valentine card made for your loved one? This sweet card idea uses the cute Bloomin’ Marvelous set that you can pick up for FREE with a $50 purchase. I think this year’s Sale-A-Bration catalog is confusing. Check out this easy-to-read Sale-A-Bration flyer […]
Making Vintage Greeting Cards
With its quaint images from a bygone era, Feeling Sentimental (w-129627/c-129630) is perfect for making vintage greeting cards. Add the rich texture of the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, highlighted ever so slightly with Early Espresso ink, some paper roses with pearls and crocheted trim, and the look is complete. Click on the photo for a […]
Bright Flower Birthday Cards
Today is FINALLY the first day of Sale-A-Bration. Hooray! For every $50 ordered you can select one item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for FREE! It doesn’t get any better! Oh wait, it does! For every $50 you spend you also get a square on my 50/50 board for a drawing for $50 in free Stampin’ […]
Simple Homemade Valentine Ideas
You can turn to your Big Shot for simple homemade Valentine ideas. I combined the Hearts a Flutter Bundle (clear mount/wood mount) and the Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies to make this sweet Valentine. You can buy the Hearts a Flutter stamp set and Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies separately, but you’ll save 15% when you buy […]
Sweet Flower Birthday Cards
I’ve been meaning to make these sweet flower birthday cards for quite a while now and finally got around to doing it. I used the large framelit from the Labels Collection to create the shape of the card and for the backdrop to the flowers, and ran the front of the card base through the […]
Learn New Cardmaking Techniques
Today’s project is showcasing one of the awesome cardmaking techniques we’ll be doing in the upcoming Techniques Boutique class. It’s too late to join the class, but you can still purchase it and have the projects and instructions mailed to you. They will be mailed the week of January 21st. If you would like to […]
Homemade Valentine Ideas
Next week (January 3rd) begins Stampin’ Up!’s new Spring Catalog. In it are lots of fun new products for your homemade Valentine ideas. This romantic greeting card would also make great hand made wedding cards and anniversary cards. I started with a base of Very Vanilla card stock. All the designer paper comes from the […]
Best Christmas Cards
As you might imagine, I receive the best Christmas cards! Here’s a really cute Christmas card design. I love the colors, and I like the horizontal element of the card. And look how little card stock you need for the base! Very clever.