Heat Embossing. Oh, how I love “the magic” of it. Watching something stamped with Versamark come to life as the embossing powder melts. In today’s post, my message to you is do NOT leave your heat embossing to card stock. Give heat embossing a try on your favorite patterned paper. In this demonstration, I show … Read more
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We are so used to stamping on card stock that we forget that stamping on Designer Series Papers is a great technique to add a bit of interest to our cards. Stamping the BIG “thank you” from the Thanking You Stamp Set gives fabulous results when you pair it with a fancy paper like the … Read more
I can’t give you more time to craft, but I can help you create quick and easy cards with Stampin’ Up! Memories & More Card Packs. The Memories & More Card Packs and their coordinating Cards & Envelopes are offer a great value but are often overlooked. So in today’s video, I show you how … Read more
I recently attended my niece’s bridal shower. It was such a fun afternoon celebrating the bride-to-be. There was a “Flower Bar” where each guest could make her own bouquet. It was so fun! Here are a few pictures from that special day. The 1st picture is of Riley (always be sure to scrunch your nose … Read more
My April 2025 12″ x 12″ One Sheet Wonder Tutorial is here, and it’s amazing! This month, I’m featuring the Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper, and it pairs beautifully with my easy-to-follow template and coordinating card sketches. With just one sheet of this beautiful paper, my One Sheet Wonder Template and 7 coordinating card sketches (including 2 Fun Folds), you’ll be able to … Read more
Too often people get stuck on making Masculine Cards. If you’re one of those people, I’m here to help AND to tell you that you do not need to have masculine themed stamps or papers to create masculine cards. In this video, we explore the use of color and texture to create cards for those … Read more
In today’s post, I’m sharing cards from the March Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase I hosted for my Merry Stampers Team. Each time member who signs up receives an envelope with paper crafting “bits & pieces” – an assortment of card stock pieces, DSP, ribbon or trim, embellishments, etc. Each month is different. Each person creates a handmade … Read more
Make 8 gorgeous nature inspired cards (2 each of 4 designs) with my Natural Botanicals Class to Go for any occasion. While the Natural Botanicals Stamp Set featured in this class does not include sentiments, you can mix and match sentiments of your choice with these cards as you need them. Choose the Class Option … Read more
Even if you don’t have any masculine themed stamp sets (sports, fishing, etc.), you can still create amazing masculine cards. Think in terms of colors and patterns, clean lines, simple designs. In this video I demonstrate quick and easy masculine cards using a wonderful plaid paper with card stock in coordinating colors. The 6″ x … Read more
Ask and you shall receive. I’ve been hearing for so many people lately that they need more masculine card ideas, so here you go. First, please know that any card you see can be made masculine by switching out the stamp set or bundle for a masculine themed set like fishing, sports, airplanes or nature. … Read more
I’m so excited that SPRING IS HERE with it’s longer days, sunshine, trees budding and flowers blooming. AND I’m excited to announce my first Class to Go of the Season. This one features the versatile and fun Spring Corners Stamp Set & Dies and a very bright, bold color combination of Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, … Read more