Just stopping by to say that I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! No matter what you are doing, I hope it’s great! Over the years, I think I may have spent Thanksgiving Day in all sorts of ways: working (those hospitals never close), on vacation (woo hoo), and most awesomely, with family.Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Category Archives: Stampin’ Up! 2023
Translucent Florals Congratulations Card
I fell in love with the Translucent Floral bundle when we used it during the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Creativity Now event. And then guess what I did with it? I put it on my shelf and left it there – silly me! It’s really great – take a look: I paired this bundle up withContinue reading “Translucent Florals Congratulations Card”
Joy of Noel Card
I had so much fun using the red Pearlized Enamel Effects that I just had to try it again. This time I used the Joy of Noel bundle and Joy to Christmas DSP for a somewhat quick but what I think to be “wow”er of a card! The stamp set basically tells you to getContinue reading “Joy of Noel Card”
Christmas Classics Card
Here’s a card made using the Christmas Classics bundle and Pearlized Enamel Effects. The Christmas Classics bundle comes with these great dies that are perfect for making great-looking sentiments: I used Thick Very Vanilla as my card base and stamped two sprigs in Garden Green facing up to the left and down to the right.Continue reading “Christmas Classics Card”
Heartfelt Hexagon Sympathy Card
Sometimes, Mondays require simplicity and this card fits the bill. This sympathy card is a quick combo of the new Heartfelt Hexagon bundle (stamp set and punch), the Online Exclusive Tartan Foil Specialty Paper, and the Kraft Note Cards and Envelopes. I cut 3 strips of the the Lost Lagoon Tartan Foil paper at 1″Continue reading “Heartfelt Hexagon Sympathy Card”
Jolly Words Fun Fold
Here’s another quick card – but it looks impressive, no? Take a peek at it flat, in action, and from above: I have a video outlining the step – but here are the measurements: -Card base (Mossy Meadow): 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″ along the 8 1/2″ sideContinue reading “Jolly Words Fun Fold”
October 2023 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives
First – let’s take a look and then a closer look at the cards from the October 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit: They are adorable, aren’t they? I actually made the whole kit just as designed – I couldn’t bear to cut up those beautifully painted panels. So I made some simple and easy alternatives thatContinue reading “October 2023 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives”
Biggest Wish Money Holder
It’s almost that time of year where gift card/money holders come into high demand – but really aren’t they always? Here’s a quick and easy money holder that uses a sheet of card stock and some DSP – easy peasy! This particular project starts with a piece of Night of Navy cardstock cut to 9Continue reading “Biggest Wish Money Holder”
Joy to You (Card #3)
Here is one more card I made using the Joy to You stamp set from the new mini catalog. I paired it with the Scalloped Contour dies and the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. I used the largest rectangular die from the Scalloped Contour dies to cut out a shape from a piece of CherryContinue reading “Joy to You (Card #3)”
Joy to You (Card #2)
You cannot get any easier than this card… I mean you can – but anyway…. This card uses the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper, some ribbon, and die. The paper really does all the work for you – it’s so awesome. I wrapped a 6 inch length of Night of Navy bordered ribbonContinue reading “Joy to You (Card #2)”