One of my favorite stamp sets in this year’s Sale-A-Bration line up is the Designer Tee. When I saw the name I thought it would be something to do with t-shirts, not my thing. However, I was surprised and very pleased that I got this stamp set! It does coordinate with our new Custom Tee […]
thinking of you
Beautiful Branches flower – pretty as a picture
Yesterday I shared my 2nd SGGW-WC card. It was my first fall card of the season, but if you remember I was having a difficult time making the DSP I selected fit the card? But when I flipped the paper, the other side was perfect. But I couldn’t let that beautiful yellow petals side go to waste. Since […]
Another simple card makes a big statement
After finishing all my gift box ideas, I’ve been playing with my new BigShot dies from Stampin’ Up! (since I finally got my big order!). This is another of those quick and easy cards that has been bouncing around my head just waiting for my Botanical Builder dies. A Whisper white card base, a piece […]
You’re the Best Friendly Wishes
Another challenge template for my “You’re the Best” card to thank someone for what they do. Hopping back another week, I looked up Connie Stewart’s SGGWW 7-22-16 challenge template. Using templates makes card design so much easier, all you have to do is pick your favorite papers and colors combinations. I love B&W with a pop […]
Flourishing Phrases – a tutorial just for you
One of the beautiful, new stamp sets in the annual Stampin’ Up! catalog is Flourishing Phrases. Its a wonderfully versatile set that cover many, many card giving occasions, with just one stamp set! And you can get it bundled with the matching thinlet dies (and save 10%), making your card creation possibilities endless. Just look at these three […]
Everything is not black & white…
Maybe it’s black and cream instead? Last weekend I saw a post from a fellow demonstrator, Ginger Pelfrey with a gorgeous B&W card she created for a challenge. I loved it and starting pulling all my retire black and white papers, only to find mine were “very Vanilla” not white. Okay, so I rolled with that […]
Bling, sparkle, shine…oh I love these treat boxes!
Bling, sparkle, and shine, you can’t have too much of this on your card and projects. And I have a great, and very easy way to accomplish this! With your July 2016 What a Gem Paper Pumpkin kit! It’s out just in time for my “Gift Bags, Boxes and Tags” stamp night coming up in August! […]
More card ideas and no fuss!
I’ve been showcasing my Paper Pumpkin alternative cards to show you how easy it is to use the monthly Paper Pumpkin kits. But here’s another option to make a lot of cards, for a lot of occasions, really quick! It’s one of Stampin’ Up! All-Inclusive kits, this one is called “Oh Happy Day.” It makes 20 […]
Small notes to say I’m thinking of you
Wouldn’t it be nice to have small note cards ready to go with a friend or family member needs a little “pick-me-up”? The monthly Paper Pumpkin kits provide the perfect opportunity to do just that! Here’s another alternative card from the October, 2015 “Blissful Bouquet” kit. These darling 3″ x 3″ cards are perfect for […]