Color Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
When a stamp set (like Rose Wonder) has such beautiful lines, a sweet and simple layout is all that’s needed to highlight the art work. …
Simple Design: Use the Rule of Three
Three is a pretty amazing number. Have you ever noticed how commonly it pops up? Three steps to good writing. Three things to remember – …
Use Your Thinlits: Rose Garden Watercolor Templates
My latest favorite from the Occasions Catalog? Definitely, it’s the Rose Wonder stamp set and the coordinating Rose Garden Thinlits Dies for the Big Shot. …
What’s Black and White and Blue All Over?
Why, a Clean and Simple Sale-A-Bration card, of course! I created this card back before Christmas (because we get to pre-order new products as a …
Sunburst Outline: Using Die Cut Masks
I loved this card shared on the Stampin’ Up! home page recently – and wanted to adapt it for one of my Stamps in the …
Sponged Sunburst – Faux Layering Card Technique
So many techniques for the fun Sunburst Thinlits Die (140617) and the coordinating Sunburst Sayings stamp set (140725). This video tutorial post will teach you …
Color Me Irresistible: Sponged Sunburst Thinlits
Quick poll – is it sunny or gray where you’re stamping right now? The good news is that the Sunburst Thinlits Die (140617) and the …
Spotlighting with Masks: Sky Is the Limit (only til Feb 15!)
Have you tried the Spotlighting Technique yet? Wondering how to use spotlighting in your craft projects? Spotlighting uses a mask, punch or color to feature …
Botanicals for You – Quick & Simple Note Cards
Sometimes simple is the way to go! This Botanicals For You stamp set is one of my favorites from the Sale-A-Bration catalog – and it’s …
Party Pop-Up Cards: Birthday Die Cuts to Celebrate
A hand-stamped card is always a treat to receive in the mail. But when the card opens and a BIRTHDAY CAKE jumps out, the experience …
Hip Hip Hooray for Faux Stained Glass Paper Piecing
Looking for another fun way to use your die cut shapes? Try turning them into stained glass! Okay – faux stained glass. Paper doesn’t survive …
It’s Clear! How to Make A Window Sheet Card
Ever have a piece of Designer Series Paper that had two gorgeous sides – and you couldn’t bear to ‘waste’ one side by layering it …
The Pop-Up Corner Album – Birthday Cards that Party!
Last month I shared a Pop-Up Corner card, complete with video tutorial and photo directions, and at the very end I shared a sneak peek …
Bloomin’ Love and Bloomin’ Heart: Game-Changing Tips
Have you used the Big Shot Die Brush yet? If not, you’re going to need one. Right away. This new item in the Occasions Catalog …
Bring on the Sun: Sunburst Sayings
How’s the sun at your house? We had some great sunny moments here over the weekend, but not so much today. Good thing you can …