Here’s a pull out fancy fold that adds fun to an easy, simple card design. Folded flat for standard mailing, the card looks like an ordinary (but always special!) handmade greeting. When the recipient opens the card, the focal image or sentiment pops up to reveal more sweetness inside. Friends and family will LOVE this! Here’s the… Read More »
Girly Cards for Her Here’s a girly card that’s pretty and fun. It’s girly because it’s made using the Best Dressed Suite in the mini Stampin’ Up! catalog. The suite is overflowing with all things sophisticated: high heels, lipstick, purses. It’s over the top! It’s fun because it’s not your standard 5 1/2 x 4 1/4″… Read More »
Vintage. Elegant. Whimsical. The early release Ornate Garden Suite from Stampin’ Up! is all of these. With beautiful floral sprays, baroque-style scrolls and colors plucked from the Spring garden, this collection is so pretty. Here’s a quick intro to the beautiful suite that includes two bundles, an embossing folder, ribbon, gems and designer paper. The suite will be… Read More »
Start Planning Your Easter Greetings If you can’t be around friends and family this Easter, sending a sweet, warm greeting is a great way to remind loved ones that you’re thinking of them. This pretty set of hand stamped cards is sure to brighten their holiday. The beautiful blossoms from the Forever Blossoms stamp set and coordinating dies… Read More »
Bees and beehives are all the buzz right now. Did you know they fly more than once around the world to gather one pound of honey. They truly are worker bees! To produce my small collection of Honey Bee Friendship cards, I turned to some interactivity. I wanted to pay homage to this absolutely sweet suite from Stampin’… Read More »
Tulip Stamp Set and Coordinating Punch Make a Pretty Set of Thank Yous Here’s a set of thank you beauties to show thankfulness in a cheerful, simple way. The bright colors, perky flowers and clean design also make these thank yous simple to create. Start with bright, quality card stock that has been cut to standard… Read More »
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It’s the treats, the decorations and the crafty opportunities. I love the build up of excitement that lasts for the next two months. Stampin’ Up!’s Boo To You made me think of lots of friends, some crafty and some artsy. Here’s my attempt at bringing a smile to the artsy friends’… Read More »
Whether you are the Thanksgiving guest this year, or you’re welcoming guests into your home, this pretty autumn pillow gift box makes a perfect token of appreciation. Slip a small gift for the hostess inside, or fill with mints or chocolates to set at each table place setting. Kraft Pillow Boxes Start with a printed die-cut pillow box.… Read More »