Doing the Diagonals: Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks
When I first saw the Dots & Stripes Decorative Mask set, I wasn’t sure how often I would use the stripes. I mean really, how …
Going, Going…Soon to be GONE: Retiring 2014-2016 In Colors
The time is coming… On April 18, 2016 Stampin’ Up! will release the retiring product list that lets us know which items will not appear …
Stretch Your Supplies: Masking with Rose Wonder Framelits Die Cuts
An Ode to the Rose Garden Framelits. How I love thee? Let me count the ways… masking, sponging, decorative elements, paper piecing… Seriously, this is …
Springtime Gift Idea: Pretty Petals Card Set with the Envelope Punch Board
Need a perfect Mother’s Day gift? Something to give a friend as a thank you for watching your pets over spring break? A hostess gift? …
Rose Wonder: Make Your Own Banner Card
Sometimes a simple trick makes all the difference between “aha!” and “oh no!” This trick for cutting your own custom banner tails is exactly one …
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 …
Photo Cards: Mini Fold-Up Purse Album
It’s a snowy blustery day here – 6 to 9 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts. Definitely a good day to stay inside …
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 …