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 »
Five New Colors Debut I love them all. Each year Stampin’ Up! introduces five trendy colors to add to the color collection. They’re called the In Colors to differentiate them from the 40 core colors that are available year-to-year. In Colors are well researched by the Stampin’ Up! gurus. You’ll spot them whenever you shop fashions or home decor. Because… Read More »
Final Days to Collect Rare Dog Set Alerting all dog peeps. The current canine set that includes not only a Scottie, but also a pug, dachshund and poodle is nearing its final days of availability. “Hot Diggity Dog!” is adorable. Not a dog person. “You Little Furball” is the comparable feline set. #imbringingbirthdaysback Man’s best friend is… Read More »
Simple Cut Frames Short and Sweet Sentiments No more hoarding beautiful papers! Open the package of pretty papers; it will look even prettier on a card that will produce smiles. This quick and easy template works perfectly with almost any patterned paper to create cards. The patterned paper I chose is the Going Places paper stack. It includes lots of… Read More »
Huge Thanks for Dad with Another Thank You Father’s Day is June 19. It’s not too soon to start thinking about a hand-made card. Dads deserve the most humongous “thank you” you can get your hands on. For me, that “thank you” comes from the retiring Stampin’ Up! set called Another Thank You. Those magic words pretty much sum… Read More »