It’s July — the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. If you want to make your own holiday magic this year, I have inspiration to share today. It’s a Christmas banner to display or gift. This “JINGLE all the Way” banner features the Trucking Along Bundle and One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper, but you could substitute… Read More »
Send a Springtime birthday or thinking of you greeting created with Stampin’ Up!’s Nested Friends bundle. Featuring a pretty bird, nest, branch and most-needed sentiments, the stamp set has coordinating dies to outline cut images. Bonus dies cut elements to build a nest and add delicate leaves for pops of texture and color. Instructions to Make the Cards… Read More »
Let’s get the Fiesta started! Here’s a festive celebration card using Stampin’ Up!’s Taco Fiesta stamp set and a long-time favorite card making technique called Joseph’s Coat. The technique gets its name from the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Aptly, the technique combines many colors to create a striking background for images.… Read More »
Here’s a storybook greeting with a heartfelt message to make their day. The Multi-panel Accordion Fold creates a mini storybook that will lift the spirit of a friend or family member. There are many stamp sets and greetings that could be used to create the storybook. I demonstrated using Stampin’ Up!’s Rain or Shine Suite and February 2023… Read More »
It’s Friday. I’m in love … with the Beautifully Happy stamp set that I got for free during Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-a-Bration 2023 promotion. I paired it with another free gift, the Dandy Designs paper pack, and made Quick & Pretty cards for all occasions. Beautifully Happy is an ace stamp set — it includes beautiful images AND… Read More »
Spread the love this February 14th with fun Valentines and Galentines Day cards that slide open to reveal a hidden message. Card for Your Valentine Slide the card open to reveal the secret message for your Valentine. So fun! Card for Your Galentine February 14 isn’t just for lovers! Make your BFFs day by expressing your appreciation… Read More »
It’s Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas! Are you baking this holiday season? Box up some homemade cookies, fudge, brownies and more in a festive package for friends, neighbors and family. Grab the basic tools and leftover cardstock and patterned paper. In this video I demonstrate how to construct and decorate a peek-a-boo sweets box. You’ll… Read More »
It’s Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas! Here’s a nifty holiday gift packaging idea created with the boutique shopping bags that pile up. I hate to toss and waste the small paper shopping bags with handles that I receive at gift shops. These small bags aren’t reusable gift bags As Is, however, since they often bear… Read More »