I had an awesome opportunity this weekend to attend a retreat run by demonstrator Michelle Halleen. It was a great day – full of crafting, information, and fun. It’s been quite a while since such a number of us have been able to gather like this. With retreats and gathering almost inevitably comes the chance…
It’s almost time for Halloween treats!! The Ombre Gift Bags and the Frightfully Cute bundle make it easy to whip some up. To make this treat bag, you’ll need: An Ombre Gift Bag in Pale Papaya Scraps of Basic Black, Basic White, and Pale Papaya card stock 30″ of the Black Organdy Glitter Ribbon Tuxedo…
Seriously…where is the candy? This card uses the Frightfully Cute bundle for a simple Halloween greeting. To make this card, you’ll need: Basic Black card base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored along the long side at 4 1/4″ Daffodil Delight card stock: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ Basic White card stock: 4″ x 5…
Stampin’ Up! has updated their clearance list with some new products – there are some really great deals. Check out the products available: Playful Pets Trinkets [152465] $3.40 Vases Builder Punch [147040] $10.80 Cake Builder Punch [148525] $10.80 Dog Builder Punch [148543] $10.80 Rococo Rose 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150882] $3.50 Seaside Spray 1/2″ (1.3…
Another card with the Painted Christmas suite – look at those detailed pine cones and needles! To make this card, you’ll need: Thick Basic White cardbase: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ along the long side Evening Evergreen card stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ Soft Succulent card stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″…
Ok – back to holiday cards….the Painted Christmas suite caught my eye with the new mini came out this summer. Both bundle in this suite compliment each other – you can’t help but use them together. To make this card, you’ll need: Evening Evergreen cardbase: 11″ x 4 1/4″, scored at 5 1/2″ Painted Christmas…
October is fully here so I have to get a jump on my Halloween cards (I’ve been spending all my time, it seems, using the great holiday products from the new mini catalog.) Because these pumpkins, ghosts, skull, and kitty cats are just too cute – I had to distress the paper a little bit…
Whenever I need a gift card holder, this is my go-to design. It’s quick, fits a gift card perfectly, and can be decorated any which way you like. And bonus, you can get 3 out of one sheet of 8 1/2″ x 11″ cardstock. I used the Penguin Place bundle with the coordinating Penguin Playmate…
Here’s a holiday card that uses only a 3D embossing folder and dies – no stamps or ink! I love how it came out. To make this card, you’ll need: Basic White cardstock: cardbase (8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ along the 8 1/2″ side) and 4″ x 5 1/4″ Poppy Parade…
Frosted gingerbread cookies and sweets definitely make me think of the holiday season. How about you? I used the Frosted Gingerbread Bundle to create this holiday card following the sketch challenge #573 from Just Add Ink. To make this card, you’ll need: Basic White Thick cardbase: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″…