I’ll be the first to admit (which I have several times already here) that I buy things that I never use. Well, the Brushstroke Specialty Paper was one of those items. OMG – I need that [to sit on my shelf]. I took it out and immediately slumped my shoulders when thinking about what I…
I needed a card for a bridal shower – and the invite had these flowers on it. I had to use the stamp but didn’t need the Thank You that comes on the banner. Post-It’s to the rescue! To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper: Fresh Freesia (8 ½” x 5 ½”,…
This card took me a while to put together. Certainly not because it was difficult – I just kept changing my mind before actually getting the ink on the paper. I do like how it came out – how about you? To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper: Smoky Slate (4 ¼”…
Has anyone been camping this summer season? I know I haven’t – the fun idea I had of ‘roughing it’ in the backyard with the boys was quickly dashed by a family of raccoons that have moved into the neighborhood. I’ll stay inside and let the critters have fun with the bugs and whatnot. My…
Maybe next week I will get back on the Christmas-crafting train but until then – I’ll have to continue down the summertime path. This card is quick and easy – it starts with stamping on Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper – what a neat trick! To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper:…
July’s Paper Pumpkin kit had a nautical theme – seagulls, ships, messages in a bottle – how fun! I chose to do more of an abstract type of alternative – I simply used one of the background types of stamps and some masking paper to create a swirl of color. I stamped my sentiment on…
As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I was able to attend an online event called Creativity Now! this past June. We made 4 cards and a bag – it was so much fun! One of the cards we made (demonstrated by Julie DiMatteo, the Paper Pixie) used Stampin’ Up!’s craft white ink to draw out the…
It’s hard to stay on the Christmas trek I’ve been on when the temperature outside is so high so I thought I’d take a trip back to the Annual Catalog. I’ve used some fun green colors to make this “Best Day Ever” card. To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper: Basic White…
Some non-traditional Christmas vibes! To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper: Pool Party (4 ¼” x 11”, scored at 5 ½” along the long side), Sweetest Christmas DSP (3” x 5 ½”), Real Red Glitter (2 x 5 ½”), Basic White (1 ½” x 5 ½”) Inks: Real Red, Garden Green, Pool…
The Santa Express collection has everything you need to make some really cute cards. The stamp set lends itself to coloring but I decided to take advantage of the adorable DSP and let that be the star of this card. To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper: Santa Express Memories & More…