Well, true to my word, I am back with another Stampin’ Up! Watercolor World stamp design! This large stamp is usually not my “thing” because I do not have good luck with images from oversized stamps. But this one is different because the overall effect is watercolor…not precise, crisp lines. I also love alphabet dies READ MORE
Category: Quick and Easy
A Total Eclipse of Painted Poppies
One of the coolest, if subtle, effects is the eclipse card. Essentially this classic fancy fold takes a design, cuts out a section of it, and pops it up with Dimensionals so that the recipient can see a bit under the cut out. In this case, I have also “framed” the eclipse feature with a READ MORE
A Cute Thank You Note from a Christmas Scottie
I love to have themed thank you notes when it is about a particular season – and Christmas gift thank you are generally needed in good supply. However, most people are going to get their notes probably longer after the season than I might like. So, I often feel that a traditional Christmas theme is READ MORE
Are you thinking about making some card sets for gifts this year?
When my kids were young – and even now – I want to create gifts for some of my special friends. There is a call for thank you notes – especially in professional settings. It is great to have a beautiful card in your top desk drawer that you can write a quick note after READ MORE
Polka Dots and Full of Love
Every new annual and mini catalog from Stampin’ Up! have the stars of the season that are featured in multi-page layouts and lots of samples. But I am always amazed at the hidden gems in the catalog…and I love to design with these. Today’s card features 2 of these hidden gems: Stampin’ Up! Full of READ MORE
A Clean and Simple Oceanfront card – #simplestamping
Sometimes you need a card to let a friend know that you are thinking of them – no occasion or any particular reason – just thinking about that person. The combination of the Stampin’ Up! Oceanfront stamps with the Go To Greetings are perfect for these messages. My friend, Ro, mentioned to me that it READ MORE