The May 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit was perfect for masculine cards – check out the 3 cards I made from the kit as designed: Aren’t they simple and elegant? I love them. Of course, I couldn’t let it just be; I had to make some alternatives. So here they are:
Here is a sketch that I hope inspires you to take out those craft supplies and make something! Two pieces of cardstock on a card front, some twine, and a focal circle is what I went with for this sketch. I used the new Sunrise Sailing bundle to make this sketch sample: I chose Secret…
Do you have a favorite new In Color yet? It’s tough, right? This card uses the She’s the Greatest Photopolymer stamp set and 3 of the new colors. The card base is Strawberry Slush (8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″). The Cloud Cover layer is cut from a piece of the Designer…
Do you ever want to get your craft on but don’t know where to start? Or you know where to start but only have a half-hour to dedicate to said craftiness? Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection is the solution to these problems. Take a look at the new Beautiful Blues Kit that came out this month…
We made this little gift bag (one of my favorites!!) at my “Anything But a Card” Class. The bag goes together quickly and only needs two pieces of 6″ x 6″ paper (plus decoration). I’ve made these in the past – a couple of years ago I made a Valentine-themed bag. Here’s the tutorial for…
Last Friday, I had my first session of the “Anything But a Card Class.” One of our projects was this easy and quick scrapbook layout. A lot of us are dipping our toes into the scrapbook water so I thought a pretty (but simple) layout was in order. I started with a 12″ x 12″…
If you want a great outdoor scene, the Scenic Adventures bundle should be on your list. Either portrait or landscape, these stamps and dies will help you create the perfect card. I started with a card base of Mossy Meadow cut at 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″. I used a Cloud…
I also received the Peaceful View stamp set at OnStage in March – it’s really quite beautiful: It’s a large background stamp. I decided to pair it up with some blending of colors to create a sunset. I also used the Wonderful Thoughts bundle for my sentiment. The card base is Night of Navy cut…
Here is a card we made at my last Stamp Class – it uses the new Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set. Isn’t it a cutie? It’s a great stamp set to mix and match with to get the sentiments you need. I used the new (and returning) InColor, Strawberry Slush, for my card base. I…
Here is Sketch #25 to start your crafty Thursday (do you have a crafty Thursday – or is it just plain Thursday?) A portrait card base with one panel askew, one centered, and then a sentiment strip. Here is a quick (and I mean under 3 minute) card I put together using this sketch: I…