Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
I wanted to make a special card for my daughter’s bridal shower and I knew I wanted a dress so I used the Dress Form Pop N Cuts and Dress Up Framelits for the inside. I also cut a window sheet with the Ovals Framelits for the mirror. Originally I wanted to add a picture of her and her fiance on the ‘table’ but ran out of time! The …
Have you been to the clearance rack lately? The Rain or Shine stamp set is on the clearance rack. I used this stamp to make a card for a friend last year. It’s a cool stamp that can be used for bridal or baby showers, Thinking of You cards, I miss you cards or use it with the rain boots from the Bootiful Occasions stamp set. All …
Here’s a card I made for my husband using The Open Sea stamp, and a couple of other retired stamps in my stash. I know he likes the sea and boats so I decided to make one with a nautical theme. I used the faux layer and masking technique. I also embossed the Off the Grid stamp on the Crumb Cake card stock layer with …
How would you feel if you got this Mosaic background card sending you get well wishes? Wouldn’t you want to get outside soon? The paper used here was the Sweet Sorbet Sale-A-Bration designer series paper sponged with Early Espresso ink to create this look. I would love to know what you think. Leave me a comment. There is still time to get free Sale-A-Bration products! Click here to …
Need a quick and easy kid’s card? Here’s one using the Cool Kid Stamp Set from the Occasions Catalog. What little boy wouldn’t like to get this sweet card? The little banner is something you can get for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. See details here. Since there’s a dog in this card, I thought I would share with you a picture of my sister’s dog out …
I had hoped to show you the card I’m giving my husband for Valentine’s Day but I still need to make it! That means, early morning I’ll be in my stamping room creating one or at least before the day is out! So instead I’ll show you a calendar I made for myself. I used the Hearts a Flutter Stamp set and framelits. I love the doily behind …
Here in NJ skies are gray with all the snow we’re getting so this saying was perfect! There is snow everywhere and more to come. I’m ready for spring! On this card, I used a couple of Sale-A-Bration (SAB) products which you can get for free. Click here to find out how. Here are the 3 SAB items I used: Petal Parade stamp set (image on tag), See …
Here’s the other Valentine’s Day card using the Bokeh Technique in a different way – this time using hearts. So sorry for the delay. Here’s the scoop on what I did . . . I cut out the center heart with the Hearts Framelits and then embossed the sentiment with Early Espresso Embossing Powder. For the small heart I applied some heat and stick …
Here’s a non-traditional color for a Valentine’s Day card. On this card, I used the Perfect Pennant Bundle (Perfect Pennants stamp & Banners Framelits) as well as Sponge Daubers to create the Bokeh technique effect. I’ll be teaching this technique to my stamping club this week. I used the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder and Banner Blast Stamp Set which is FREE to anyone who purchases $50 …
Isn’t this adorable? I’m using the new Just Sayin’ Stamp from the Occasions Catalog and See Ya Later Sale-A-Bration stamp which you can get for FREE starting on January 28! Love the word bubbles! I also used the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp set . . .you may have noticed that I use this set quite a bit – love it! Noticed how I used it …
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 …
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 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’ …
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 …