Tea Shoppe: Card Folding Techniques

I love using different card folding techniques, and here’s an oldie-but-goodie:  an explosion card!  It’s been at least 10 years since I’ve made one of these and I don’t know why, they’re so much fun! The Tea Shoppe stamp set is featured here.  I love this set!  It’s very feminine, and it’s versatile, too.  The […]

Online Extravaganza is Beginning Monday!

Stampin’ Up!’s biggest online sale of the year, Online Extravaganza, begins Monday, November 19, and ends on Wednesday, November 28.  Choose from awesome discount stamps, accessories, and card making tools, discounted up to 50 percent! Plus, the first 24 hours of the sale the Big Shot, Doctor’s Bag, and Simply Scored Diagonal Plate will be […]

Make Recordable Cards!

Look at these new Talking Tags from Stampin’ Up!  They’re message labels you can attach to make recordable cards, invitations, gifts . . . anything!  Personalize your beautiful birthday cards, unique Christmas gifts, or even record quick instructions for a project.  Record your own message, song, etc. to include on your cards.   Now your pictures […]

Thank You Card Verses

I just adore the Tea Shoppe stamp set.  It’s full of meaningful and charming thank you card verses and phrases. The polka dots on the first teacup inspired this card.  I paired it with the Polka Dot Parade Designer Paper for a simple monochromatic look.  And what could be cheerier than red polka dots?!? The […]

If It’s Tuesday…

… it must mean new digital stamps!!! As you probably know by now, every Tuesday Stampin’ Up! releases new digital backgrounds, digital embellishments, stamps, and more! Check out what’s new this week! If you haven’t tried My Digital Studio yet, what are you waiting for? Try My Digital Studio 2 FREE for 30 days!

Believe it or Not, Spring is Coming!

Spring is coming! Today Stampin’ Up! demonstrators got a sneak peek at the upcoming Sale-A-Bration and Spring catalogs.  All I can say is “Wow!”  I cannot wait to get my hands on some of these new toys next month, and I’ll be highlighting many of them on this blog. January 3rd is the beginning of […]

Wedding Money Gift Cards

Make some wedding money gift cards to give as gifts.  This is a different take on one of the cards we’ll be making next weekend in my Unique Thank You Cards Class. I used the Fan Fair Designer Paper on Island Indigo card stock, which coordinates with the bride’s color scheme.  I think the subtle […]

New Amazing Card Making Tutorials

Bright colors, whimsical designs, fancy folds, and 3-D designs create a winning combination in these fun-filled card making tutorials.  In this spectacular class you’ll make your own cards perfect for kids, friends, and family!  With the cards and treat bag you’ll truly have unique handmade gifts to give.   Your friends will say you’re amazing when […]

Unique Thank You Cards Class

I’m busy designing cards for my Unique Thank You Cards Class next weekend.  This is my first one.  I may redo it using Pretty In Pink as the base, but I do like how it turned out. This card features the First Edition Specialty Designer Paper, one of my very favorites, and the Windows Frames […]

Let’s Sale-A-Brate!

It’s almost that time again, so let’s Sale-A-Brate! Sale-a-Bration 2013 will begin January 22 and go through March 22, 2013.  That’s only a few months aways!  Our premiere promotion of the year will be filled with fabulous products and fun rewards, and you won’t want to miss it! Saturday seems to be the most popular […]