Only a few days left for stamp sets and accessories from the retiring Stampin' Up! catalog - here's another set that I've loved: Bordering on Romance (see it online - 125482).
This set makes for a really pretty quick card -- it's perfect for the Faux Watercoloring Technique:
Instead of using a watercolor brush (like Blender Pens or Aqua
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Gift Bag Video Tutorial: Last Minute Ideas for Christmas
Are you getting close to "done" with your Christmas prep? Here's a last-minute Video Minute with Meg that will give you a fun way to turn your extra Christmas cards into gift bag toppers.
Here's all you'll need:
Christmas card
Gift bag (or paper lunch sack)
Ribbon of your choice (bonus points if it matches your card!)
Hole punch
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Merry & Type: Texture all the way
For my Christmas Card Stamp A Stack last evening, I wanted to pull out the Merry & Type stamp set (see it online). I love the vintage feel of the ornaments -- and what says 1930's more than houndstooth? The Houndstooth Textured Impressions Folder came in handy as a design element (see it online).
Did you see the layered border
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You’re Amazing: The happy birthday elephant set
Have you seen this little elephant peeking out at you yet from the You're Amazing stamp set (see it online)?
He's my favorite image from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! catalog. Last year there was a fun elephant in a hostess-exclusive set, so I'm excited that EVERYONE can get this guy!
And really, what's more fun than an elephant in a
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When You Need 250 Christmas Cards…
How many Christmas cards are you planning to make this year? When you're thinking of making a large number (whether 40 or 400) then it's important to pick the right design and layout.
Here's a great card for duplicating - for several reasons:
Card Base: it's the Note Cards & Envelopes (see them online) so they come 20 to a
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1 Set of Supplies: 4 Card Ideas
The Outlined Occasions stamp set is a terrific addition (especially for free!) to a stamping stash. The set includes some great words, perfect to complement a 'fun' color scheme or designer series paper.
Don't forget that you only have 3 days left to order during Sale-A-Bration!
This card is based on the Note Cards & Envelopes
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Monochromatic Cards: Fresh Vintage in Black & White
When was the last time you did a card without color? Sometimes a monochromatic card ("one color") or a black & white card is a refreshing change of pace. Here's a card featuring the Fresh Vintage stamp set (available as a Sale-A-Bration reward with a $50 order right now).
The card was started on a Note Card & Envelope base
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SAB: Sweet & Simple Sprinkled Expressions
It's Sale-A-Bration! You might have heard me mention that already, since it's my fav part of the stamping year. Here's a card that I created back in December for my LovenStampfuls Demo Group Holiday Party (check out the party). Yup, we were playing with Sale-A-Bration free stamp sets back before Christmas. Feels like that was at least
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Sweet & Simple: Brighten a Friday
I've told you before how my friend Margo always puts a sweet enclosure in any envelopes she sends to me. So when I send a quick note or a check for a PTO/school activity, I try to follow Margo's lead and tuck a quick stamped tidbit into my envelope.
Here's a little note (finished size 1-1/2" x 3") that I CASE'd from my fellow
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