Category: Techniques

  • Sending off Mixed Bunch and the Modern Label Punch with a Blue Bokeh Card

    Every year I have one item on the Stampin’ Up retiring list that I can’t believe is going away.  This year, I can’t believe the Modern Label punch is retiring!  Especially since it goes so awesomely with the Word Window punch!  I guess that just means I have to enjoy it now (and hang on…

  • Water Drop Bokeh Technique Card with Everything Eleanor (VIDEO TUTORIAL)

    Did you see? Did you see??  Today is another video this week!   I’m planning on getting back into videos and tutorials again and aim to have a new video project for you each Wednesday.  Sweet, right?! Today I wanted to share with you this cool technique I’m calling Water Drop Bokeh!  Check it out:…

  • Easter Punchart Throwback Card and a FREE SHIPPING announcement!

    I had remembered that I had a card that I LOVED that was a punch art bunny, and so I decided today to go digging it out to remind myself what it was. original blog post here Isn’t that bunny super cute?? Well, since he uses some retired punches (like the small oval and the…

  • Watercoloring a Card for Hope with Vivid Vases

    I love my blendabilities but I wanted to play a little with another form of coloring- watercoloring.  And what better stamp to play with for that than the Vivid Vases set! Tips for this card: When watercoloring with water-based ink (so using your blender pens or aqua pens) make sure to stamp your image with…

  • Christmas Fun with a Punch Art Snowman Gift Card Holder

    Well, another Christmas is past and it was a good one this year for our family.  We had a great day relaxing at home on Christmas and then a noisy day on the 26th with family and cousins.   But isn’t that the best kind of day, at least for kids? I had two more…

  • Peek-a-boo Washi Tape Card with a Quick Tip video tutorial

    **LAST DAY!  Don’t miss out on the Stock Up & Save Sale!** I’m so excited to share these cards with you today.  Not only because I love them, but also because I actually have a Quick Tip video tutorial to go with them!  Turns out I really enjoy putting videos together… who knew?  Anyway, let…

  • Too Cute Thanksgiving Turkey with the Curvy Keepsake Box

    So, as I was getting ready for Stamp Club last week, I decided to make this super adorable turkey I had seen online from my friend Darla Roberts.  I was going to let everyone do the pumpkin I had made earlier as one of their projects, but wanted to show them a few different fun…

  • Samples from the Stamp & Share

    Whew!  What a fun but busy weekend.  I’m working on getting everything together for my Tuesday Technique Night on Blendabilities so I thought I would share a few of the awesome ideas that were on display at the Stamp & Share this weekend! If you didn’t catch what this event was, it was a demonstrator…

  • Last Chance for Free Shipping & a Few More Stampin’ Up Convention 2014 Highlights

    Last Chance for Free Shipping & a Few More Stampin’ Up Convention 2014 Highlights

    Hey everyone!  I actually got a chance to sleep in after traveling late last night home from the Stampin’ Up! convention.  It was an awesome trip and fun weekend away with family and friends.  And when you add in stamping…. all the better! While I’m finishing uploading pictures from the last day (many are up…

  • Fun n’ Crafty Blog Hop–Let’s Use That Designer Paper!

    Fun n’ Crafty Blog Hop–Let’s Use That Designer Paper!

    Are you ready for some inspiration for your designer paper?  Yes, all that beautiful patterned paper that you either have at home or have been eyeing up in the catalog.  Then hang on to your hats because today is the monthly Fun n’ Crafty blog hop and we are featuring projects that use designer paper!…

  • Spinning Butterfly Flip Card for Class

    Spinning Butterfly Flip Card for Class

    Have I mentioned how excited I am for class tomorrow night?  I am running my Beyond the Basic Flip Card class and showcasing some different variations on the Label and Circle Thinlit flip cards.  I thought today I would share one of the cards that they will be doing in class, so hopefully it will…

  • A Long Version of the Pop Up Card in a Box

    A Long Version of the Pop Up Card in a Box

    I planned to post this yesterday but had forgotten about our Fun n’ Crafty Blog Hop (if you haven’t seen the projects CASE’d from the new catalog, you should totally take a look!)  But never fear!  I’m back with my customized version of the card in a box so that it will be a long…