I love the die cut sentiments from so many of the Stampin' Up! die sets - and often they're perfect even when the stamps they 'match' aren't the right fit. This pretty "wish" comes from the Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies, though you'll notice that this card is actually cupcake-free. Instead, I used the Christmas Quilt stamp set, even
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Perfect Paper with Perfect Die Cuts: Perfect for Creating Perfect Poodles
Get one, get them all with this special Birthday Delivery discounted bundle - including stamps, dies for the Big Shot AND coordinating Designer Series Paper!
Beginning with the 2017 Annual Catalog, Stampin’ Up! has debuted product suites where the Big Shot dies match not only the stamp sets, but also the Designer Series Paper! Papers are
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Llama Llama Birthday Drama
I know it's a weird post title - but try saying it out loud. Llama llama birthday drama... just flows off the tongue, doesn't it? We LOVE the Llama Llama books at our house - and if you have young kids around, you'll want to check them out! Even better, if you have llama-loving kids around, then you're going to want the fun new
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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 so one side was covered? Here's a great solution! Use it for a Window Sheet Card! Both sides show - and contribute to the overall layering of your finished project. With the It's My Party DSP, there are 12
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Party With Cake: January’s Stamps in the Mail Club Kit
As you probably know, each month I offer a special kit of projects that can be ordered by mail - all supplies included, ready-to-stamp, featuring a single stamp set that's new or special. Well this month I'm featuring the BRAND NEW Party With Cake stamp set. It's so new that you won't even be able to SEE it in my online store until
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Aligning the Birthday Stars
Need an all-around good stamp set for birthdays for ALL the special people in your life? Or congrats cards? Or thank you cards? How about ALL the occasions? Watercolor Words is one of those great sets that can cover it all. With 6 different greetings and coordinating images, it's a terrific set to keep handy when you need a quick
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Fun Folds Made Simple: Double Gate Fold Card Tutorial
These cards are so simple: the Double Gate Fold Technique just takes two regular cards, adds an extra score line to each, then sticks them together in the center. Ta-da! But in case that didn't cover it for you, I'm including some helpful details here, as well as a video tutorial so you can catch the details step-by-step.This is one of
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Hooray It’s Your Day! (The Perfect Diva Birthday Card)
I've been having fun with this Hooray It's Your Day (137164) stamp set lately. And never fear, it's completely non-diva appropriate, too! And if my niece who received this card from me happens to read this blog post, then sweetheart, please know that I love you and I don't really think you're a diva (although hey, when you're 17, you're
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Big Birthdays: How to fit 28 signatures on a card
Do you have occasions where a group of friends want to sign a card? Do you wish you had more space than the inside of a regular 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card? Then this zig-zag style card is your perfect solution!
This is a quick & easy card (Clean & Simple) that just takes a little bit of scoring.
Zig Zag Card "How-To"
Cut card
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3 Easy Steps: Flip Flop Cards with your Big Shot
You're going to FLIP for this fun card idea! And I promise that you're going to LOVE the special coming in August if you don't already own your Big Shot. Oh wait -- if you own a Big Shot, you're STILL going to love it.So be sure to sign up for my email newsletter (box on my right blog column!) so you don't miss any, ahem, important
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It’s a Polka Party! Happy Age Awareness Day
Polka DOTS, that is.
But really, if you want to get up and dance, then I say go for it! For some reason I learned to polka when I was in college and I have to say that it's an awfully fun dance. I have to yet to convince my kids to give it a try, but their non-polka days are numbered...
Anyway, you're here for stamping tips, right? This
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Sketched Birthday – Chevron Folder Technique
Attention! Fun birthday stamp set alert!! I'm loving the Sketched Birthdays stamp set (130426) and the Birthday Basics Designer Paper! (130145)
The cupcake scallop circle image from this set is a perfect match for the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (119854).
And do you love the Chevron Embossing Folder (127749) on this card? Instead of
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