Stampin’ Up! Retired Stamps: Upsy Daisy
This popular set has ended up on the Stampin’ Up! Retired Stamps list this year. Bold and dramatic, it makes beautiful cards suitable even for your masculine card making! It comes with greetings, too, making it a rather versatile all-in-one set for thank you card ideas, homemade birthday cards, and more. Supplies Used: Stampin’ Up! […]
Choose a Topic For a Stamping Video
Today I’d like to hear from you! What would you like to see as a topic of a stamping video? Is there something you’d like to know or learn? Submit your idea today and you could win my blog giveaway: 3 handmade cards with envelopes! I will draw for the winner tomorrow from all relevant […]
The Top 3 Things I Enjoy About Being a Rubber Stamp Teacher
I have been a rubber stamp teacher with Stampin’ Up! for over 14 years now. Where does the time go? And there are still things I love about it after all this time. The Top 3 Things I Enjoy About Being a Rubber Stamp Teacher All the ooh’s and ahh’s! Whenever I show a technique […]
Making Birthday Cards: Patio Party
A quick and easy idea for making birthday cards is the embedded embossing technique. Adhere some designer paper to your card front and then run it through the Big Shot Sizzix die cutting machine with a textured impressions embossing folder. It can make for a pretty impressive and dramatic look, but couldn’t be simpler. Here […]
Thank You Card Ideas: Flower Fancy
I’m forever coming up with thank you card ideas because I go through so many of them. And who doesn’t like receiving a handmade card as a thank you? This bright & cheery card features the Flower Fancy (111578) stamp set, which is on the retiring stamp listand is available until May 31st. It’s a […]
Could You Use Some Extra Money?
These days, who couldn’t? If your household could use an extra income stream and you have a true desire to build a successful business through consistent effort, then Stampin’ Up! just might be what you’re looking for! They’ve made it easier than ever to start your business by lowering the price of the Starter Kit […]
Don’t Forget!
Just a quick reminder that today is the last day you can order from the Occasions Mini Catalog and from the Summer Smooches Suite. Please note that the Summer Smooches Designer Fabric Brads are already sold out. And be sure to tune in tomorrow for an awesome announcement on the new Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Starter […]
Handmade Condolence Card
It seems I never have a handmade condolence card when I need one. I suppose I like to keep my stamping focused on happy thoughts… who doesn’t? However, many times your handmade cards can be converted to condolence cards just by changing the greeting. This card was inspired by one I saw on Stampin’ Connection, […]
Mocha Morning Designer Paper
This card features the sumptuous velvet embossed sheets included in the Mocha Morning Designer Paper. I love texture on my projects and your recipients will, too! Pair it up with the luxurious Basic Black Satin Ribbon, and you’ve got the beginnings of a very elegant card! The greeting is from Sincere Salutations, one of my favorite […]
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