Tips & Tricks: Best Place to Find Inspiration for Cards
Are you ever “stuck” when you sit down to stamp? Do you suffer from the crafting version of Writer’s Block? If so, then you’ll really …
Springtime Gift Idea: Pretty Petals Card Set with the Envelope Punch Board
Need a perfect Mother’s Day gift? Something to give a friend as a thank you for watching your pets over spring break? A hostess gift? …
Rose Wonder: Make Your Own Banner Card
Sometimes a simple trick makes all the difference between “aha!” and “oh no!” This trick for cutting your own custom banner tails is exactly one …
Color Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
When a stamp set (like Rose Wonder) has such beautiful lines, a sweet and simple layout is all that’s needed to highlight the art work. …
Simple Design: Use the Rule of Three
Three is a pretty amazing number. Have you ever noticed how commonly it pops up? Three steps to good writing. Three things to remember – …
Photo Cards: Mini Fold-Up Purse Album
It’s a snowy blustery day here – 6 to 9 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts. Definitely a good day to stay inside …
Sunburst Outline: Using Die Cut Masks
I loved this card shared on the Stampin’ Up! home page recently – and wanted to adapt it for one of my Stamps in the …
Sponged Sunburst – Faux Layering Card Technique
So many techniques for the fun Sunburst Thinlits Die (140617) and the coordinating Sunburst Sayings stamp set (140725). This video tutorial post will teach you …
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 …
Party Pop-Up Cards: Birthday Die Cuts to Celebrate
A hand-stamped card is always a treat to receive in the mail. But when the card opens and a BIRTHDAY CAKE jumps out, the experience …
Hip Hip Hooray for Faux Stained Glass Paper Piecing
Looking for another fun way to use your die cut shapes? Try turning them into stained glass! Okay – faux stained glass. Paper doesn’t survive …
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 …
The Pop-Up Corner Album – Birthday Cards that Party!
Last month I shared a Pop-Up Corner card, complete with video tutorial and photo directions, and at the very end I shared a sneak peek …
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 …
Just For You: Petite Cafe Treat Bags
‘Tis the season for treats! Whether it’s a gift for a neighbor, something to ring in the New Year or a back-to-school end-of-vacation treat, you’ll …