Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
Every once in a while, I will be ‘looking back’ at some retired Stampin’ Up! stamps I have and share with you how to combine the old with the new. Today’s stamp is Simple Pleasures. I stamped flowers from the new Petite Petals stamp set onto the Crisp Cantaloupe card stock and embossed it with the Honeycomb Embossing Folder for the background layer. I wrote the words …
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Today is my beautiful daughter-in-law’s birthday! She’s such a blessing to our family! This is the card I made in celebration of her birthday using the Petals Parade Stamp from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Speaking of Sale-A-Bration . . . it is right around the corner! Starting January 28 you can get the Petals Parade Stamp Set for FREE! How? For every $50 you spend, you …
Have you seen the Gold Sequin Trim in the new catalog? I decided to use it on this anniversary card for my parents who celebrated their 56th anniversary. This was a very special anniversary because my mom was home this year and not in the hospital as she has been the last 2 or 3 years. I framed the gold trim around the top of …
Isn’t this an adorable stamp set? I fell in love with the shoes – so cute!! This set would also look great on a scrapbook page! Don’t you think? Till next time . . . Shop for Stampin’ Up! products here. Stamping Supplies: Stamps: Baby, We’ve Grown 133086 wood-mount 133089 clear-mount, Gingham Wheel 130110 Card Stock: Whisper White 100730, Pistachio Pudding 131294, Marina Mist …
The Occasions Catalog is now live and there’s something for everyone! Here are my favorites – some I’ve played with and the others are anxiously waiting their turn! #10 Spiral Flower Originals Die #129379 – Besides placing them on cards, imagine the nice 3D projects and pretty gift packaging you can make with this die. Watch how it works in the video below. #9 Scallops Textured …
The Occasions Catalog goes live on January 3! Here’s a sneak peak using the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set from the Occasions Catalog and the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder from the 2014 Sale-A-Bration Catalog (starts January 28). I was immediately drawn to this set – love the watercolor look without using water! Here’s the same card in another color. I didn’t have a Bermuda Bay ribbon so …
Have a healthy and blessed New Year! Stamping Supplies: Stamps: Monstermaniacs 134972, Gorgeous Grunge 130514 wood-mount 130517 clear-mount, Perfect Pennants (2014 Occasions Catalog), See Ya Later (2014 Sale-A-Bration) Card Stock: Whisper White 100730, Night of Navy 100867, Silver Glitter Paper 124005 Ink: Summer Starfruit 126991, Raspberry Ripple 126859, Old Olive 126953, Baked Brown Sugar 131174, Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die 127553, Stampin’ Dazzle Silver Marker, Stampin’ …
Check out this week’s hot deals – good through January 6, 2014. Click here to shop online 24/7 for Stampin’ Up! products. To order items on sale this week, click on the weekly deals tab on the left. Click here to see Holiday catalog carryover. Want something that’s not on the carryover list? Get it before the catalog ends on January 2, 2014 – after …
It’s winter time . . . so let it snow! This cute little Center Step Snowman Card Frame was made at my December stamping club. Isn’t he adorable? Check out the Frosted Finishes Embellishment on the hat? Aren’t they gorgeous? (available through January 2, 2014). With the exception of the hat and easel, I cased this snowman from Miriam Cassell’s project at Wrapping Up the Holidays at U …
This is my last gift card holder with a couple of sneak previews from the new catalog that starts on January 3, 2014. I used the new stamp Hardwood background stamp that will be in the upcoming Occasions Catalog and Christmas Messages for my sentiment. The tags were made with another new item in the catalog – the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. You can make your …
3 REASONS TO CHECK OUT MY ONLINE STORE NEW CLEARANCE RACK ITEMS ADDED TODAY! Save $$ Holiday catalog ends January 2, 2014! Tuesday Deals – Save $$ Here’s another gift card holder but this time I used the Pop ‘n Cuts card base and Label Pop ‘n Cuts to place my gift card. Click here and here to see others gift card holders. Using my Deco …
Another gift card I made for 2 of my nieces. This is a quick and easy card. It’s a 4″ x 4″ card. All you need to do is cut the Real Red card stock at 4″ x 9″ and score at 1″ for the pocket to hold your gift card. Adhere sides with Sticky Strip Tape. Then fold card base in half. Cut the Basic Black Card stock …
I want to wish all of you my readers, a wonderful Merry Christmas and a healthy and blessed new year! For unto us is born a Savior, he is Christ the Lord! “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 There is no better gift …
This has truly been a very busy week . . . directing my choir concert, gathering with friends, wrapping gifts, making gift cards, etc. etc. so, unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to post any of my projects. Let me share with you one of the gift cards I made using the Festive Flurry stamp and Festive Flurry Framelits. I made three of these and loved they way they came out. I even …
Have you tried the photopolymer stamps? These are the latest photopolymer stamps. Many sayings to choose from. Want to know more about photopolymer sets and see what else is available? Check it out here. Leave me a comment and let me know which is your favorite –the wood-mount, clear-mount or the photopolymer?
Want to see some of the products on sale at the Clearance Rack? Click here and here to see a card with the Open Sleigh stamp which is on sale right now on the clearance rack. Also the Table Top Cutter is on sale – I LOVE this cutter and use it all the time. Click here to read a review I wrote last year. Don’t miss …
The Clearance Rack has been stocked! Shop for products up to 80% off – great bargain! Popular items go quick – so make sure to check out the sale early so you can get what you want. Items available while supplies last. Click here to shop online 24/7 at my store. UPDATE: There seems to be some items on the clearance rack that have not …
Clearance Rack Blitz Begins TOMORROW Tomorrow December 10 Stampin’ Up! will be adding many new retired items to the clearance rack, up to 80% off!! Items are available while supplies last. Don’t delay and get what you want by shopping at my online store tomorrow . . . and SAVE! Need an easy & glittery card? Here’s one . . . all you need to do is emboss the …