Category Archives: Stampin’ Up! Products

2013 Spring Catalog Shares

Are you ready for the New Spring Catalog Share? I will be submitting the first order for these on January 3rd, so make sure to reserve your spot by January 1st to be included in this fabulous share. I will send … Continue reading

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Fancy Background Techniques for Vintage-Style Cards and Scrapbooks

Hi Stampers and Card Makers, Today I want to share a card I made using some retired stamps from Stampin’ Up!  I’m showing it to you because of the technique I used.  I love making my own background paper to … Continue reading

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The Answer to a Sticky Question

Q: You have a lot of adhesives – how do I know which ones to use? A: That’s a sticky question – pun intended! Ha! Okay, seriously, there are a lot of adhesives, but that is good news because it means … Continue reading

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Don’t You Wish You Could Stay in a Christmas Lodge?

Hello Everyone, I hope you all are having a wonderful week.  Here is another one of the cards from my Christmas in July classes and workshops.  It is made with Lucky Limeade (122926) and Whisper White (100730) Card Stock and … Continue reading

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Altered Art – Wooden Tray with Elegant Bird Bigz Die Cut

Happy Sunday Everyone, Today I’m going to share another altered art project I finished a couple of days ago for the a Stampin’ Up! Challenge for the Late Night Stamper’s Group.  This was an unpainted wooden tray I bought from … Continue reading

Posted in Anything But a Card, Big Shot, Decorations, Decorations for the home, Die-Cuts, Elegant Bird Bigz Die, Handmade Gifts, Nature Walk, Scallop Circle Punch - 2-3/8", Scallop Circle Punch 1-3/4", Seam Binding Ribbon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Stampin’ Up! New Foam Ink Pads Are Fantastic!

Hello Everyone, For the past few weeks, I have been using Stampin’ Up’s new foam ink pads to stamp with so I could really give you an honest opinion about them.  Previously, when we were first told about the new … Continue reading

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Betsy’s Blossoms and the Baby Wipe Technique

Hi Friends, I have another card to share today using the Betsy’s Blossoms Stamp Set.  Did I tell you that I just love this cute bird?  I have used it on so many cards already.  Not just the bird, but … Continue reading

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The Language of Friendship and Comfort Cafe

Hello Friends, Today I have another sneak peak of some of the new designer series paper from the Stampin’ Up 2012-2013 Idea Book and Catalog.  The card base of this card is made of Whisper White Card Stock (100730), but … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Designer Paper Easily!

As many of you know already, making my own designer paper is one of my favorite techniques to use when I make cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts.   One of the easiest ways to do this is by … Continue reading

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How to Make Your Paper Crafting Less Taxing!

Do you get frustrated when you want to use a certain color of cardstock on a scrapbook page, card, etc. and can’t find any paper or embellishments to match it?  Is it taxing for you to go through rows and … Continue reading

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