The Perfect Birthday Card Recipe: Balloons and Lucky Stars
It’s like the Lucky Charms cereal of the greeting card world: Calypso Coral stars, gold banners and Bermuda Bay pennants! Really, doesn’t it just make …
What’s the diff? Photopolymer vs. Clear Mount – explained
The most common question I’m asked these days: “What’s the difference between photopolymer and clear mount stamps?” Good question! I have a lesson for …
Stamps in the Mail Club: New Kits for Celebrate Today
Have you seen the new kits yet? Be sure to click over to my Stamps in the Mail Club page for the details and to reserve …
3 Projects in 1 – Video Tutorial: Folding Photo Card
Ever had a project where you can’t quite decide what it is? This is one of my favorites from that hard-to-place category. It’s a card. …
Does Your Toast Land Butter-side Up Or Butter-side Down?
If you drop your buttered toast, does it land on the floor butter side up or butter side down? Probably it doesn’t matter. Five second …
Break the Rules: Stamp on Colored Card Stock
Have you ever noticed that nearly all of our cards involve stamping on white or vanilla card stock? It must be a design rule. But …
Lotus Blossom: Three Step Stamping Made Simple
Most popular stamp set in the Sale-A-Bration mini catalog? I definitely think it’s Lotus Blossom stamp set (139143). I know it’s been the favorite in my …
“Try” Something New with a a Tri-Fold Card
If I had to pick my favorite set in the Occasions catalog, it would hands-down be the Butterfly Basics stamp set (138816). And that’s why I …
I Love It When the Light Bulb Goes On
Recently I was cruising around my stamp studio, trying to decide what kind of invitation card to make for my neighbor’s private card class. She’s …
Cake + Cards + Fun = Birthday Time!
Nothing says birthday quite like a card with a cake on it. Okay, maybe bright colors and sequins would top off the occasion… just like …
Twist on a Banner: Add a Chevron Border
Sure, a banner is a nice design feature on a card, but have you tried adding a chevron border to your banners yet? Here’s a …
All I Want for Christmas is a Sneak Peek: Hello You Thinlits Video Tutorial
Okay, seriously, when I saw the gorgeous Hello You Thinlits ( – available January 6!) in the upcoming Occasions Catalog, I was so excited! I …
Nutty or Nice? It’s Really Up to Santa
The closer we get to Christmas, the bigger the question… have you been Nutty or Nice this year?? No need to leave a comment – …
I Mustache You A Question: Naughty or Nice?
Making a list, checking it twice… it’s Santa’s favorite time of the year (if he likes list making and flying all over the world delivering …
Many Thanks: From the Whole Family
I think this stamp image from the Today and Everyday stamp set (134132) is perfect when you’re writing thank you notes from the family! Really, …