My Digital Studio2 Torn Edges Tutorial

Here’s a My Digital Studio tutorial on creating torn edges with cardstock or designer series paper. Have you downloaded the 30-day My Digital Studio 2 FREE trial yet?  Holidays are coming up and that means lots of picture taking.  You can create your one-of-a kind digital scrapbook.  Stampin’ Up! recently slashed print prices for good!  See this post for information and click here to see …

Hello, Doily Meet Stampin’ Up!’s Field of Flowers

Although we wish we didn’t have to create a sympathy card, there comes a time when we need to make one.  Here’s a sympathy card using the Hello Doily background stamp and Field of Flowers Stamp Set.  I added a Crumb Cake seam binding ribbon, tore the bottom part and inked all the edges with Early Espresso ink.      Need Supplies?  Visit my online store. Stamping …

Stampin' Up! Happy I Do Day Stamp

Stampin’ Up! Happy I Do Day Card

I needed a wedding card so I decided to use one of the stamps from the Word Play Stamp Set which fit perfectly in the space where there wasn’t any embossing.  The Elegant Lines Embossing Folder combined with the Frost White Shimmer Paint and Whisper White Organza Ribon adds a simple but elegant look to the card.  I embossed the Glossy White Cardstock and then applied Shimmer Paint …

Your Kindness Mean So Much

Your Kindness Means So Much

Do you have a busy schedule and not much time for stamping?  Here’s a quick and easy card using the Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper and From My Heart stamp. Designer Series Paper is ideal for making quick cards with a great background. All you need to do is add a sentiment, ribbon or image and you’re done! Card Details 4-1/4″ x 11″ Very Vanilla cardstock base 4-1/8″ x …

Stampin’ Up! Slashes MDS Print Prices!

Have you ever used Stampin’ Up!’s printing services for My Digital Studio Projects?  Whether you have or not, I have good news for you.  Stampin’ Up! has lowered prices on all My Digital Studio print products for good!  Now you can print your photobooks, cards, calendars and other products for a lot less!!  Shipping prices have also been simplified. To get the lower prices and …

Platinum Shimmer Paint

Let Your Projects Shine With Shimmer Paint – Tool Time Review

Want some shine on your projects?  Use Shimmer Paint!  It’s great for your holiday cards. So what exactly is shimmer paint?  It’s a non-toxic pigment ink with a bit of shimmer.  You can stamp with it, apply it to an entire piece of cardstock, or apply it to a stamped image.   Combined with the glossy white cardstock – it’s the right tool for the Faux …

Open Sleigh Stockings

Stampin’ Up! Open Sleigh Stockings

Yesterday I posted a sneak peak of this card and promised to post it today so here it is! This is a card we made at my Christmas card class yesterday.  We used the stockings image from the Open Sleigh stamp.  This is a whimsical fun stamp set.  Here’s another card I posted a couple of months ago using the same set. Stamping Supplies Stamps:  Open …

Stampin’ Up! Single Stamps & Sneak Peak!

From now until January 2, 2013, Stampin’ Up! will be selling single stamps from three popular stamp sets: Word Play, Seasonal Sayings and Perfectly Penned. You’ll be able to order these clear-mount stamps in a workshop or online.  There are no limits as to how many you can buy. The stamp will come in a cello bag but if you prefer to have a clear case …

Ornament Keepsakes Bundle

Get Your FREE Stampin’ Up! Festive Paper-Piercing Pack

Receive a FREE Festive Paper Piercing Pack when you purchase one of the bundles: 132260 wood-mount – Ornament Keepsakes Stamp set & Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper Bundle – now only $47.90 (retail $55.85) 132261 clear-mount – Ornament Keepsakes Stamp set & Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper Bundle- now only $36.90 (retail $44.85) OR 132262 wood-mount – Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set, coordinating Holiday Framelits Dies, & Candlelight …

Betsey's Blossoms - Pop Up Slider Card

Betsy’s Blossoms Pop Up Slider Card

Pop Up Slider cards are fun interactive cards and easy to make. I love making cards that are different from the norm.  I used the Betsy’s Blossoms stamp set which is very versatile and used the new Primrose Petals ink pad which provides excellent coverage. I placed a ribbon at the top of the card so that the recipient of the card knows to pull the tab to reveal …

Stampin’ Up! Little Additions Baby Card

I wanted to make a different kind of card for a friend who’s having a baby shower, so I decided to make this fun side step card using the Little Additions stamp set.   I got the dresser type idea from the very talented Jackie Topa. Details for Side Step Card Start with a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ cardstock Place cardstock vertically on trimmer at 2-3/4″ and starting at 1″ …

12 Weeks of Christmas Is Around the Corner!

Are you looking for Christmas project ideas?  Wouldn’t it be great to have projects you can make for family and friends?  Well, I have a gift for you! Starting October 3rd every person who signs up for my newsletter will receive a free project idea.  Each week, all subscribers will receive an email with a holiday project such as a Christmas card, holiday gift, boxes, bags and tags. These …

Perfectly Preserved Stamp

Perfect Trio – Gratitude, Perfectly Preserved & Thoughts & Prayers

Have you ever gone apple picking?  It’s fun climbing up the trees to get those apples you think are the best.  I had never gone apple picking until 4 years ago when my daughter was in college and we went to visit her during family weekend.  She went to school in a beautiful area in NY state where there are plenty of apples to pick – and not to …

Daydream Medallions Card

Thank You Daydream Medallions

Need a thank you card right away?  You can whip up this 3″ x 3″ card in no time at all. These are quick and easy thank you cards I made for my customers  using the Daydream Medallions stamp set I got at the Stampin’ Up! Convention this year.  I also used the Sassy Salutations stamp. Cardmaking does not have to be complicated with lots of layers or embellishments.  Sometimes simple …

Just Believe

Stampin’ Up! Just Believe

I needed to make a special card for a sweet and special elderly couple who used to attend my church before they moved away and who are going through a rough time with the husband on hospice and the wife dealing with cancer. I decided to use one of my favorite stamp sets, Just Believe for this card.  I like the softness of the flowers.  I colored the flower image …