Thinking of You Card
This thinking of you card really shows off the way Stampin’ Up!’s products coordinate. Look at how well the ink, cardstock, buttons, and ribbon matches! (click on the image for a closer view) The ribbon is actually showing up lighter in the picture than it is in real life. I remember the trouble I had […]
Awesome Craft Desks!
These awesome craft desks can make organizing your craft room a breeze! I like that everything is hidden out of sight, but when you’re ready to get creative out pops your workspace! All your paper craft supplies are organized and labeled with drawers, nooks, and spaces for all your stuff, making things easy to find […]
Creating Baby Shower Invitations
Creating baby shower invitations couldn’t be easier! Ink up the “negative” space on an embossing folder to create an interesting design. Here I used the Argyle Folder. And they’ll delight in the feel of the texture of the embossing… they won’t be able to help themselves! (click on the image for a closer view) The […]
Anniversary Stamps
Best of 25 Years Stamps Remember, Stampin’ Up! is bringing back some favorite stamps as part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, combining them into 12 monthly sets during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image! Check back here every month to download a […]
Cardmaking Techniques Boutique: February
Another Cardmaking Techniques Boutique has come and gone with another set of fabulous sample techniques! You can click on the picture at right for a larger image of what we made in this class. Those of you who ordered your class by mail, your packages will go out this week! The Techniques Boutique is a […]
What Inspires You?
My son and I had the privilege of meeting Sylvia Earle in 2006 when I was working at a seminar in Paris, France, Humanity and the Biosphere (I’m on page xiii :-)). I appreciated our conversations throughout the week, and my son and I enjoyed a lovely dinner with her near the end of our […]
Card Making Techniques
Here’s one of the card making techniques from this month’s Techniques Boutique. I used an assortment of designs from the Tea for Two Designer Paper Collection to create the background focal piece. So delightful! After creating the main piece I cut it out using the Top Note Bigz Die through the Big Shot, and then […]
Get Free Craft Tutorials!
I’m late with February’s newsletter, so if you haven’t joined my mailing list yet you’re in luck! EXCLUSIVELY for my subscribers, the newsletters are filled with free craft tutorials like: hand made card ideas rubber stamping tips & tricks scrapbooking page layouts subscriber-only specials notices of class offerings …and more! I will be sending it […]
Happy Anniversary to Me!
Today marks my 15-year anniversary with Stampin’ Up! I can hardly believe it! The company has changed and grown so much over that time, and I’ve met so many wonderfully creative people through my business. I can’t believe how much I’ve learned over the years. If you live close, remind me to show you my […]
Ten New Single Stamps
Stampin’ Up! Has Released Ten New Never-Before-Seen Images! There’s been a great response to the single stamp offerings, so they’re making ten more never-before-seen images available as single stamps available through March 31, 2013. Details These won’t be sent in our typical cases or packaging; they’ll be packaged in cello bags. If you’d like a […]