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 […]
You Can’t Join My Birthday Club…
… unless you’ve subscribed to my free mailing list. Subscribers to my mailing list receive: Three free stamping video tutorials Monthly projects for things like making birthday cards, digital scrapbooking layouts, 3D items First notice of class offerings Exclusive subscriber-only offers Optional free membership to the Stamp4Joy Birthday Club And much more! The next issue […]
Get ‘Em While You Can!
All of Stampin’ Up!’s retiring lists are out now. They’re available until May 31st, but only while supplies last, so get ’em while you can! Retiring Stamps Retiring Accessories Retiring Definitely Decorative Please Note: The craft scissors and paper snips on Page 208 of the current catalog were mistakenly included on the retiring accessories list, […]
Mothers Day Card Ideas: Bright Blossoms
My mom passed away a few years ago, but I still make her birthday cards and Mothers Day cards and I take them to her when I visit. I miss her. This Mothers Day card idea uses the Bright Blossoms stamp set (w-125495/c-125497) and the Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads (125589). These are items you […]
3 Ways to Recycle Your Stampin’ Up! Catalogs!
Earth Day was just a few days ago, and it’s a good reminder to look for ways of re-purposing instead of just discarding our stuff. So what are some things you can do with old Stampin’ Up! Catalogs? I know, I know, we all want to keep our old catalogs because they are full of […]