The bold, happy posies in the suite make Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely and Lasting a great choice for making simple to stepped-up cards. The stamp set includes perfect sayings, the coordinating punch has a suite frame and the patterned paper features traditional prints with a folksy flair. Skill Level: Basic Here’s simple stamping at its most beautiful. Stamps, paper… 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 »
Triple Time technique is a classic! Using just the basics — stamps, ink and paper — you can easily create crafty cards using the supplies and tools in your craft closet. Ordinarily, Triple Time technique requires precisely measuring layers to stack and stamp, then mount on a contrasting mat. With Stampin’ Up!’s Stitched Rectangles Dies, two steps are… Read More »
It will be a SWEET surprise when the birthday boy or girl opens this fun card to find a yummy milkshake and sundae popping at them. Pop-up cards are always a fun surprise to open. Today’s card is a birthday card, but the template could be used for any celebration or occasion. Step-by-Step How To Surprisingly, the… Read More »
Three of my favorite techniques on one card! This Bee Happy Valentine’s card — I mean Galentine’s Day —features Heat Embossing, Soft Embossing and Die Cutting technique. Stampin’ Up!’s new January — April 2023 Mini Catalog is 90 pages of crafty happiness. There are so many beautiful new stamps, dies, papers, embellishments and ideas that you’ll enjoy studying… Read More »
It’s Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas series! For 12 days I invited others along as I crafted my gifts and greetings for this holiday season. Today is the 2022 Season Finale! Need a gift for the hostess of an event you’re attending this holiday season? Here’s a special notecard set you can craft in… 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 »