Usually I share cards here that are my own creation, but today I just had to post these amazing cards created by the Stampin' Up! concept art team. Really - they're beautiful, but they also have some really nifty ideas that can be applied to so many other cards. Think about your stamping 'tool box' and be sure to add these
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How To Create Whimsical Embossing Paste Backgrounds
I'm in love with this stamp set. And for some reason (even though she's not a fan of pink), this card always makes me smile and think of my teenage daughter. When did she grow up and get to be a teenager, anyway? No matter the age, the Quirky Critter stamp set is one of my favorites from the new Stampin' Up! catalog.
Love the
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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 a single design element out of a whole image. In this card with the Sky Is The Limit stamp set, the 'sun' behind the plane is a great example of how to use spotlighting on your
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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 make your own sunshine with the Sunburst Thinlits Die and the Sunburst Sayings stamp set! When I first saw the new Occasions catalog (during the pre-release - it's a demonstrator perk!), I wasn't too sure about
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