When I designed cards for my December Stamps in the Mail Club kit, I knew that the umbrella die cut from the Weather Together bundle would be perfect for dimensional looks. This card may not be 3D, but with the window sheet used as the base material, the inside of the card becomes the outside!
See how cute it looks when the window sheet
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A Dear Little Shaker Card: Foxy Friends Deer Punch Art
Baby card? Card for friends who like climbing mountains? I don't know why, but those Foxy Friends pine trees in the background make me want to get outside and go hiking. Hmmm...maybe because all thoughts of woodland adventures get me excited about walks in the woods!Sometimes a card inspires a card that inspires a card and that's what
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Make Your Own Shaker Cards – Simple Tips
Did you see my post at the start of June with directions on how to make a Shaker Card? If you're the person who would rather SEE the card made, then you're going to appreciate this video tutorial for the second of my June Stamps in the Mail Club cards, this time with the new Painter's Palette stamp set.The square easel stamp in Painter's
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Shaker Cards Made Simple: Learn the Trick!
With the new Stampin' Up! catalog, there are some FABULOUS products available to help make Shaker Cards simple.
My favorites?
Sprinkles Punch - for confetti of all colors!
Foam Adhesive Strips - perfect for straight edges OR can be gently bent and adhered around curved openings
Layering Squares Framelit Dies - so many sizes
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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 so one side was covered? Here's a great solution! Use it for a Window Sheet Card! Both sides show - and contribute to the overall layering of your finished project. With the It's My Party DSP, there are 12
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Happy Scenes: Using Window Sheets
Fall temps are spreading around the country - or at least they were this morning when I left home at 4:45 am to head to the airport for my Founder's Circle trip flight! So here's a fun fall card to help you embrace the temps.(Actually, this is my favorite time of year - any weather that's perfect for jeans and a t-shirt is perfect for
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WOW Card Ideas: Try a Window Sheet Card!
Do you ever find yourself looking for something UNIQUE and DIFFERENT when you sit down to make a card? Have you tried a Window Sheet Card yet?? These are such a fun surprise for Aunt Suzy (or whoever is opening the card) and they're super-simple to create.Window Sheet Cards (a few secrets--shhh!)Use a Bone Folder to crease your window
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June Stamps in the Mail Club: FREE Card Stock Special!
Do you know the secret that over 200 stampers know?? It's no secret: Stamps in the Mail Club is a fabulous way to build your supplies, get inspired and actually STAMP something beautiful at home!!
Stamps in the Mail Club is a rubber stamping class that comes to you in the mail -- anywhere in the US! And during June, you can get a
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Geometrical & the Kaleidoscope Trend: Pop Up Box Card Idea
Can I get a big "like" for Pop-Up Box Cards?? Usually I'm all about clean and simple, but these little box cards just make me happy! In March I shared a Video Tutorial on making these little favorites, so be sure to check it out if you haven't seen one in action.
(Or click the photo strip to the right to see a great pin-able graphic
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Convention Day 2: The Good News & The Bad News
Which do you want to hear first? The GOOD news or the BAD news? Okay, here it comes... the good news is that we saw so many fabulous/gorgeous/inspiring projects today at Convention Day 2. The bad news... well, the bad news is that the only 4 items from the Holiday Catalog that I didn't think I needed to get? So much for that. After
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Birthday Treats: Mmmm…chocolate with a cherry on top
Who doesn't love chocolate?! And even better, chocolate wrapped in this sweet World Spectacular Designer Series Paper (see it online) and with a tag from the A Cherry On Top stamp set (see it online)?
This is a great hostess stamp set, available when your party reaches $150 or when you place an online order of $150 or more. For Online
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Triple Treat Flower: An Unusual Shaker Frame Card
Okay, I have been WAITING to share this card with you for weeks! Back at the end of September I went on a Demonstrator Retreat for a weekend and spent time stamping and creating and having fun. Sound like something you'd enjoy? You can still join my demonstrator family with the current FREE Big Shot special!).
While at the Retreat, I
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