Do This to Get Great Results with Thinlits Check it out! Stampin’ Up! solved the “won’t release my element!” issue with a Precision Base Plate and a new Big Shot Platform. No more long and tiresome poking. Have a look by clicking on the tutorial below. Looks pretty and easy, right? When the Big Shot and Sizzlits were first introduced, getting clear… Read More »
Llama with a Hat Spells Fun Times The Festive Birthday Suite just oozes happy times. The fun llama, the catchy sentiment, the prickly cactus and pretty little flowers combined with the colorful patterns in the DSP mean it’s gonna be a happy celebration. Not only is it a perfect suite for a Happy Birthday card, it’s a perfect… Read More »
Sweet Cupcake and Coordinating Framelits In the confectionary world of cupcakes, size matters. That’s why the newest Stampin’ Up! cupcake set snagged me at first look. I confess, many cupcake sets have caught my fancy and I had to add them to my collection. Especially when they hooked up with a punch. But mostly they were small. Sweet… Read More »
Coordinating Foxy Friends Stamps and Punch It might look complicated, but you can get adorable results in a jiffy with the too-cute Foxy Friends and Fox Builder Punch Bundle. With 29 pieces in the stamp set, you’ll have loads of options to create critter cards for every occasion. Fox, skunk, raccoon, deer, lion … the options are limitless. Plus, you… Read More »
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 »