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 …
Out of the Box – or should I say bag? Paper Bag Pocket Cards
Need a special greeting card? One with pages for lots of people to sign or write messages? Or want to include a set of significant …
It’s Fun Fold Friday! (On Thursday)
Don’t you love it when a card doesn’t open exactly the way you expect? Here’s a fun (and simple) way to take a regular half-sheet …
Painted Petals: Faux Watercolor Card
Gotta love a simple technique! Watercolor Paper + Painted Petals stamp set = Faux Watercolor. What’s the secret? Lots of water and a really good quality watercolor …
Sweet & Simple: Painted Petals Butterfly Card
I like to teach people that there are three steps to stamping: stamp, layer and embellish. This is a great card example for those …
How’d You Do That? Ruffles with Tea Lace Doilies
Looking for a fun gift idea? How about one that shows off the fabulous images in the Painted Petals stamp set (137146)? This is the …
Happy Handles: Berry Basket Die Tutorial
One handle or two? We’re not talking lumps of sugar in your tea here – we’re talking how many handles to attach to your sweet …
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 …
Emboss Resist Technique: Direct To Paper
There are only so many ways to use an ink pad, right? Open the pad, ink a stamp. Period. Right? Guess what? There’s more! This …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What’s Better than a Balloon for Your Birthday?
Clearly, the answer is TWO balloons for your birthday! Here’s another great card with the Celebrate Today stamp set (137138) for the February Stamps in the …
The Perfect Birthday Card Recipe: Balloons and Lucky Stars
It’s like the Lucky Charms cereal of the greeting card world: Calypso Coral stars, gold banners and Bermuda Bay pennants! Really, doesn’t it just make …
What’s the diff? Photopolymer vs. Clear Mount – explained
The most common question I’m asked these days: “What’s the difference between photopolymer and clear mount stamps?” Good question! I have a lesson for …