Without question, condolence cards are the most difficult to send off. So difficult that I often don’t get the card in the mail. Why is it difficult? Because I don’t know what to say. Most people don’t. What if we could make picking up the pen easier with a little preparation? As daunting as it is to stare… Read More »
Patterned papers with specialty texture and shimmer can help create beautiful cards for all occasions. Although I have more than six crates full of patterned paper in all patterns and colors, there are times when not one sheet from any package suits the design in my head. Sound familiar? The solution? Stamp your own custom specialty designer series… Read More »
The Nothing’s Better Than bundle is quickly becoming one of my favorites! I’ve been busy creating with this sweet set with a retro vibe lately. See two of my designs here. This bundle, found on page 91 of the annual catalog, includes the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set and the Love You More Than Dies. If you… Read More »
Today’s projects feature Stampin’ Up!’s Nothing’s Better Than stamp set and dies. You can find it on page 91 of the annual catalog. This 26-piece photopolymer set has a cool retro vibe reminiscent of a swankier time. And what could be better than cookies? Chocolate? Coffee? Cocktails? This set has them all. Plus, how ’bout saving on this… Read More »
Simple, Bright and Bold Watermelons, pineapples, bananas and sliced fruit are perfect summer treats. So is the two-step, 17-piece photopolymer stamp set Cute Fruit. Found in the new Stampin’ Up! brochure titled Make Beautiful Things, Cute Fruit is a sweet treat at a sweet price. Only $16. I LOVE it! Check out the projects I shared during last… Read More »
Thank You For Being My Friend What a great greeting! This sentiment speaks to my heart. How many times do we forget to communicate our gratitude for the simple things? For me, it’s too often. Thank You for Being My Friend is a clean and simple card featuring two sweet stamp sets: one image-only set and one sentiment-only… Read More »
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 »