Sympathy with the Look of a Stained Glass Window

You may recall that I offered an Easter card that used the Stampin’ Up! Two-Tone Flora bundle as the main part of the design.  That gorgeous bundle has a full panel, lacy die that creates a flurry of flowers and leaves.  Another classic! But when the die cut is used on Designer Series Paper, it READ MORE

Bamboo Beauty and the beauty of a pastel rainbow

I am always drawn to Asian inspired art and poetry – as our Americanized version of it is always so beautifully peaceful and calming.  That was the original reason that I could not wait to order the Bamboo Beauty stamp set when it first came out.  I have used it frequently for cards that I READ MORE

A Beautiful Diamond Z-fold Card for a very special occasion

I have been looking for an opportunity to make a new “paper engineering” project.  With the excitement of the new catalog and the exquisite products in it, I wanted to try this with one of the new ones:  Stampin’ Up! Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (DSP).  The beautiful Stampin’ Up! products take away so READ MORE

Cranes of Fortune Sympathy Card

This card uses the Stampin’ Up! Symbols of Fortune DSP as the backdrop for this subtle and elegant card.  I have to say that I went a little crazy with all the products that I used – but that is easily adapted.  But if you are a crazy Stampin’ Up! artist, you probably have a READ MORE

A lovely wandering path of “Gorgeous Leaves”

This beautiful card is an excellent choice for a solemn occasion – sympathy, encouragement.  But I think that it could also be a beautiful wedding card as well.  It is subtle and rich in color and texture. It is also a 6” x 6” card, which is not a size that I usually use.  It READ MORE

A message that’s Elegantly Said – plus 2 bloopers

My card today is another one that may be easily adapted for a range of messages – congratulations, thinking of you, thank you, and even a sympathy card.  I must confess that the first example that I made was another green card – but I’m getting into a rut!!  (Which is just the thing that READ MORE