Life is just better with bundles, right? Creating one-of-a-kind hand-made cards that most recipients will treasure is easy with a versatile stamp set and coordinating cutting tool. On its own, the new Badges & Banners 7-piece set on page 89 of the catalog is a great stamp set. But when paired with the meh! Best Badge Punch, it’s D-Y-N-A-M-I-T-E!… Read More »
Sweet Card Set and Gift Box with Bella & Friends The adorable new canine set Bella & Friends returns rubberstamping to the basics: stamps, paper and ink. As beginners, that’s all we need to create cards. The images in this 11-piece set require the addition of just one tool to watercolor and voila! A cheerful project is ready for gifting in just a few minutes. Just… Read More »
Don’t Miss It! This Monday, June 27, is my annual Open House and Stamp Sale. Pop in to see some of my favorites from the new 2016-17 Stampin’ Up! catalog. Plus, you’ll have a chance to get your hands on new stamps and tools with a make-and-take. Gently loved retired stamps, tools and accessories will be for… Read More »
Watermark and Heat Emboss Techniques Pop of Paradise has seen lots of action in my stamping room. Today’s project put the new favorite set to work together with the watermark and heat embossing techniques to create a sort of flamingo habit. The result is more complex than my usual designs, but a special thank you card is worth the extra… Read More »
New Single Background Stamp The pineapple and the flamingo have to be the two single most trendy images of the year. Everywhere I turn, there they are. On EVERYTHING! Take today’s card. I created a thank you card by heat embossing the image on Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight and Dapper Denim. So simple. Each panel is layered on… Read More »
Pineapple Stamp is Perfect for One Layer Cards Buongiorno! I’m still enjoying the Italian Riviera in Rapallo. Just like home, vibrant fruity images abound as we stroll the alleys and shops. I’m reminded of SU!’s new huge pineapple background stamp. The scrumptious fruit and American symbol of friendship and hospitality is the focus of today’s simple one-layer card. The huge pineapple stamp is… Read More »
Pop Of Paradise Flamingo The tall pink bird with the black tipped beak that’s been hanging about in my neighbor’s yard for years is EVERYWHERE right now. I love that it’s in the Pop of Paradise stamp set that I got my paws on during the SU! demo pre-order. Along with the pineapple, the flamingo is one of… Read More »
Finally! After a month of studying the new annual catalog, the day to begin purchasing the items on my 3-page wish list has come. I have already received some of my favorites thanks to the “pre-order purchase” opportunity for SU! demonstrators, but today I’ll click submit on some of my other top favorites. Here’s a look at a project using… Read More »