Did you see the Tunnel Card directions that I posted last week? I have another Tunnel Card project to share with you - this time featuring the Oh So Succulent stamp set, which is the feature for my Stamps in the Mail Club during March.
This version of a pop-up card includes an insert that creates an instant focal point - whatever you
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All That Glitters is Gold (and Dragonflies)
Need glitter? Need gold accents? This square card features both, plus the gorgeous Detailed Dragonflies Thinlits Dies. And I love the way the gold accents bring out the details in the Falling In Love Designer Series Paper.
A few tips? I'll share an idea for converting the round lace doily into a oval-shaped accent piece, as well as
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All That Glitters Is Gold: Festive Flower Builder Punch
What's the new trend this Christmas season? Gold. Gold foil, gold vellum, gold paper... and this card has lots of it! The Festive Flower Builder Punch is great with card stock, but the flowers are even more beautiful when you punch petals from the Gold Foil Sheets. This card features gold all around - and uses a slightly smaller
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Use Your Hoard: Designer Series Paper Backgrounds
Really, it's okay. You can USE that paper you've been keeping for a 'special' occasion! And guess what? You CAN stamp on it, too! Got a pattern that's a little too 'cutesy' for the card you want? Grab a stamp and some ink and update it with a collage-style effect that adds a more artsy or eclectic element.
Speaking of eclectic, the
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Retiring List Look-See: Ideas for Kind & Cozy and the Artisan Label Punch
You know that the Stampin' Up! has posted the list of items to be retired, right? I wanted to show you a few of my favs while we still have time. Here are a couple more reasons to add the Kind & Cozy stamp set to your shopping bag before it's GONE! And don't forget the Artisan Label Punch while you're shopping.
Here's a neat
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Happy Watercolor = Happy Stamper
Happy -- that's how I feel about stamping, especially with this new set from the new Occasions Catalog: Happy Watercolor (133191). Yes, both the flower stamp and the greeting are included (plus 6 other images).
Are you familiar with card swaps? This is actually the card that I made for our demonstrator group's Occasions Catalog Swap.
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Kind & Cozy: Convention Swap Card
If you've never heard of a card swap, let me help you out! As Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, we LOVE having lots of ideas. So at events like our monthly get-togethers or the annual Stampin’ Up! Convention next week, we do "swaps".
I make up a pile of cards with one idea, then trade them with other demonstrators so that I go home with a
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New Product Feature: Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit
What do we all need? More time. Really, who can't agree with that?
The good news is that you CAN get more time. I can help you!
Think about the time you spend sitting down to craft. How much time do you spend:
searching for coordinating materials?
trying 3-4-5-6 different colors of designer paper to see what matches?
deciding
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Valentine BINGO Centerpieces: table decor ideas
Looking for wedding table decor? Baby Shower centerpieces? These are Valentine centerpieces headed to my local library for table decor, but it's a fun idea that can be applied to any occasion: Rosettes!
To make these easy Valentine centerpieces, I used the Designer Rosette Die from Stampin' Up! (see it online) and the More Amore
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Ho Ho Ho: Santa Cake Pops
Early in December my daughter decided that she wanted to make Cake Pops to kick off our holiday season. What says Christmas more than a red & white Santa hat? Plus we had red and white candy melts on hand, which is really why we chose these instead of the Christmas trees. Use what you've got, right? :)
Speaking of using what
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Owl Occasions: see you at Christmas!
When I think of Christmas tags, the first Big Shot die that jumps to mind is the Two Tags Die (see it online). In fact, I've used it for quite a few projects on my blog, both tag-specific and not!
Pair that great die with the fun new Owl Occasions stamp set (see it online) and you have a match made for Christmas (or pretty much any
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Teeny Tiny Treats: a bag of tags
Have an irregular edge that needs a scalloped border? Like on the little edge of the Petite Purse Die front flap? (see it online) Try using your circle punches to make the curve for you. Just punch several circles (shown are ¾” circles) and attach them to the edge on the back side. You can also cover up the back side with another piece
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