Amazing Birthday Card for a Fun n’ Crafty Card Swap
I need a little bright and cheery today since the Seattle weather went from hot and sunny (which was perfect for our camping trip last weekend) to cool and damp again. So, I thought I would share with you a card I created for a card swap among my Fun n’ Crafty demonstrator group. We…
A Pretty Idea for Petal Parade
I will admit, when I saw the catalog image for the Petal Parade stamp set that is available as part of Sale-a-Bration (you know, get it free with a $50 order!), I thought it looked kind of boring. Some abstract flower images and that was it. But then – like usual – I saw some…
Colorful Flower using the Mosaic Punch & Pressed Clay
Ok, I’ll admit it. I wasn’t sold on the Pressed Clay when Stampin’ Up! announced it’s release during the demonstrator preorder in advance of the new Annual Catalog launch. I kept hearing people get all excited about it but I didn’t order it because I couldn’t see myself actually using it. Wanna know what just…
New 2013 Stampin’ Up! Color Comparisons
Have you seen the new colors that have come out and found yourself wondering “Isn’t Smoky Slate the same as the retired Going Grey?” or “Is that Strawberry Slush really that pink?” I’ve always loved seeing what the new colors look like compared to the other colors in the Stampin’ Up! family (to help me…
Using Punches to Create a Fun, Colorful Bookmark
Each year when the new Stampin’ Up! catalog comes out, they release the latest set of In Colors. So, I usually figure that when I’m sending out my catalogs to customers that it would be nice for them to see what these new colors look like in person. So I create a little bookmark to…
Tie it Up for Cute Card Thursday!
Have you been playing along with Cute Card Thursday? I have been having a blast as guest designer this month with them and this week we have a great challenge for you: Tie It Up! I had a lot of ideas for this theme and I really wanted to do one that involved lacing. Somehow,…
A Quinceanera Dancing Queen for CuteCardThursday!
Oops! I’ve totally fallen behind on my blog posting this week. I’ll let you in on a secret – I’m working on a design refresh for my blog – and I’ve gotten so caught up with that and my monthly Stampin’ Up! team meeting this week, that I completely got behind on blog posts. But,…