I have mentioned those hidden gems in every annual and mini catalog from Stampin’ Up! And here is another design that features one of those – actually two of them: Stampin’ Up! Full of Love Stamp Set and the Stitched Greenery Die. I have been exploring the Full of Love stamps in this post and READ MORE
Category: Friendship
It may be fall…but a Shaded Summer design is timeless…
I love the Shaded Summer stamps and the coordinating Summer Shadows Dies. The florals are just exquisite, and they coordinate wonderfully even though they offer great design opportunities separately. Tone-on-tone designs are wonderful choices for formal cards. But if the method is easily done, why not treat ourselves to it on many other occasions? And READ MORE
Stenciled and Full of Love
I always love stenciled backgrounds. The current Stampin’ Up! Catalog has a wonderful set of stencils (what Stampin’ Up! calls “Decorative Masks”). The newest set, Artistic Mix Decorative Masks, includes 5 beautiful designs that offer so many possibilities for some unique designs. I need to keep these out on my craft table so that I READ MORE
Even Pretty Birds can get silly!
As I was making the Pretty Birds card that I published here, I had this idea that the artist who designed this stamp had made some fun options possible. So here they are…that group of friends looking in amusement (or is that shock and horror?) at that one friend who is always the clown! I READ MORE
Let’s Share a Cup of Tea…
It was not long ago that I was having trouble getting any ideas for cards. I did not have a single idea – and even had to buy cards for the occasions that were coming up at the time. But suddenly, that creativity came back – with a vengence! I have no idea why. But READ MORE
A Thing of Beauty – and a Wave of Inspiration when the DSP retires!
When I think of “museum cards”, the image in my mind is a very stark, white card that features a work of art. It is very elegant, and the focal image is always striking, if not inspiring. I just looked the term up to find that my image is purely in my head…but maybe I READ MORE
Pretty Flowers with white highlighting.
I am having a minor obsession with the Stampin’ Up! Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder and all the beautiful backgrounds that it can create. This card is a friendship card that could easily be a thank you or a happy birthday wish. The card cuts are as follows. Pcs Measurements Description Stampin’ Up Highland Heather cardstock READ MORE
A Split Diagonal Card with Texture Chic DSP
I love playing with all the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Designer Series papers – once I get over my innate reluctance to cut into them! We have so many beautiful DSP paper packs with the new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog as well as the continuing Jan-June Mini Catalog. This card design is quick and easy to do. READ MORE
A Bouquet of Love for a Special Occasion
I love the Stampin’ Up! hybrid embossing folders! I have 2 of them in my collection and they are just beautiful! The Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing folder has a gorgeous petite floral pattern with a heart shape in the center. In addition, this great set has the dies available with it to cut the READ MORE
Nothing’s Better Than a Triple Easel Card
This is such a cute card that works for all options in the Stampin’ Up! Nothing’s Better Than Bundle! In fact, I was able to create multiple cards from this single set. And I am thrilled to report that the “Day without Chocolate” card is featured as my Guest Designer card on the Anything Goes READ MORE