Sometimes it's the little tricks that help us make the big jumps in creativity. This Paisleys & Posies tutorial on how to make your own ribbon ruffles on cards gives some great tips for creating this fun ribbon embellishment. Plus it's a relatively flat way to add ribbon to your cards - so no big bumps to cause postage problems.
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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 coordinating Sunburst Sayings stamp set (140725) put the power in your hands - make your own sunshine! This video tutorial will show you how to use the Paper Piecing Technique to build a gorgeous sunburst -
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Got Scraps? Grab Your DSP Paper Strips for This Card
You know you have it...you're a stamper, right? I'm talking about that big pile/bag/folder of Designer Series Paper scraps that you can't bear to part with. Because they're so pretty. And you might need them. Well *THIS* is the card for you! Grab that pile/bag/folder and your Crazy About You stamp set (137137), then pull out
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Happy Chevrons Gift Idea: Note Card Pocket
Is it a gift bag? Is it an envelope? Is it... well, whatever it is, it's a sweet project that you can create at home with your Crazy About You stamp set (137137) and your Stamps in the Mail Club kit for March! And you can bet that Aunt Suzy will love receiving this treat bag from you!
Follow along with my video while you make your own
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Just Around the Corner: Think Spring and Your DIY Stamps In the Mail Club Kit
I'm in LOVE! I can't say how happy these March projects make me feel!! The colors are spring-y and they're perfect for customizing for the occasions YOU are celebrating!
Make it easy for yourself this spring - spend less time searching for supplies and MORE time STAMPING!
Here's what Stamps in the Mail Club can do for you:
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Birthday Bash Gift Idea: Birthday Banner in A Bag
It's a birthday banner! It's a gift bag! It's a birthday banner IN a gift bag!! Really, it's all of the above. This is a terrific project if you have a large number of people who all need to sign a card, or if you want to celebrate with someone long-distance. Just sign the card, tuck it into the Chevron Gift Bag (131370) and
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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 your kit!
Stamps in the Mail Club Members received their announcement last week - be sure to become a subscriber so you can get the announcements first, too :)
This month's kit features the Celebrate Today stamp set
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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 rule says it's okay either way :-)
On this card you're actually going to use the ink pad with a direct to paper technique. That's right, ink side down, just like the toast.
It's a simple technique. Just
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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 actually received them as a gift from Stampin' Up! at the Founder's Circle Retreat back in September. So the excuse to pull them out and "play" was perfect!
If you've already gotten your Occasions
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