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
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
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
Let me show you how easy it is to make a “Fun Size” (aka Short) Slimline Card and Matching DSP Envelope. I’m featuring products from the Botanical Textures Suite including the Textured Notes Stamp Set & Dies and Woven Textures 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. You, however, should feel free to use any of … Read more
I finally had a chance to play with the Pocket Thoughts Dies. While this die collection does have a coordinating stamp set, I chose not to use it. Instead, I paired the Pocket Thoughts Dies with the Lovely Garden Suite including the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper and Thankful Garden Bundle. In this video I … Read more
I just can’t get enough of the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. It is such a versatile bundle with its stamp set, dies, and HYBRID embossing folder. What is a HYBRID embossing folder? It is an embossing folder that has a coordinating die that allows you to emboss and die cut in one easy step! In this … Read more
It’s not very often we get to use CORNER STAMPS, but in this demonstration we are! You too can create stunning handmade cards using Stampin’ Up! Corners in Bloom, Spring Corners, and Grateful Blessing stamp sets! In this video, I’ll walk you through the design process, stamping techniques, and color combinations to make these elegant, … Read more
Yes, I’ve become obsessed with Two-Tone Card Stock! I love it for its 2 shades/tones of a single Stampin’ Up! color, its white core, and the amazing results you get when use emboss it with your favorite embossing folder and give it a little sanding! Currently, we have a limited selection of 12″ x 12″ … Read more
Paper Piecing. Do you know this Technique? It’s one of my favorite Stamping Techniques, but I’ve only know it to be done using Paper Snips, aka tiny scissors. But guess what? Stampin’ Up! has made Paper Piecing EASY for us with its Umbrella Days Stamp Set & Dies. As you’ll see in this video, Umbrella … Read more
Ever wonder what to do with those Split-Design sheets of Designer Series Paper? How to make the most of them? How to use them in card making? Well, I’ve got you! In this video demonstration, I’ll show you how to make 10, yes 10, quick and easy cards from any Split-Design sheet of paper! I … Read more
You know I love pretty papers, and Stampin’ Up! has so many amazing choices of Designer Series Paper. Did you know YOU can make your own pretty papers. You sure can! It’s simple using stamps and ink pad colors of your choice. In this card making video, I use the Autumn to Remember Stamp Set … Read more
I ecstatic to share my September 2024 12″ x 12″ One Sheet Wonder Tutorial with you! This month’s One Sheet Wonder features the beautiful Regal Winter Designer Series Paper and Regal Flora Stamp Set & Dies. With just 1 sheet of this gorgeous Regal Winter DSP, my 12″ x 12″ One Sheet Wonder Template, and 7 coordinating card sketches, I’ll show you how … Read more