Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
I made this card for my son who is a big Yankee and baseball fan. I stamped the Happy Birthday from the You’re Amazing Stamp Set and embossed it with White Embossing Powder. I used Night of Navy and Whisper White for the colors, but you can change it to the colors of your favorite baseball team. Making the baseballs are so much fun and easy! Want to make them? Here’s …
When I saw the Two by Two stamp in the 2012-13 Annual Catalog I knew I had to get it… it’s so cute – I love it!! It’s a wonderful set to use for a baby card and that’s exactly what I used it for this past weekend. Click here to see another baby card I made using the Little Additions Stamp set which …
Here’s a fun stamp set for a festive occasion with balloons and gifts called Patterned Party and if it’s a birthday, use the banner like I did on this card for my niece’s 1st birthday. I die cut 3 of the number 1 from the Typeset Alphabet Die, embossed the top number and glued it with the other two. I put 2 Way glue on the …
I want to share with you one of the cards we’re making at my technique club this month using the Reinker Spread technique – it’s cool and works like magic! My first club loved it and I know my second club will love it as well when we meet next week! I used the Secret Garden stamp set – loved this set! The best thing about it is that you …
I needed to make an anniversary card for good friends of mine so I decided to play around with some of the colors that will be discontinued once the new catalog debuts. I used the combination of Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze, River Rock and Always Artichoke ink using daubers. I like how well the colors blend together. I embossed River Rock cardstock with Lacy Brocade and …
Every paper crafter needs a paper cutting tool of some kind for their paper creations. So what kind of cutter do you need . . . the Stampin’ Trimmer or Tabletop Paper Cutter? In this post I reviewed the new Stampin’ Up! Trimmer and and now it’s time to review the Tabletop Paper Cutter. First of all, let me just say that I own both paper …
Stampin’ Up!’s Online Extravaganza begins today with a 20% off Doorbuster on the Big Shot, Doctor’s Bag & Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (doorbuster ends 11:50pm Mountain Time) . . . PLUS starting today – November 28 get discounts of up to 50% off on other Stampin’ Up! products such as Designer Series Paper, Stamps, Stamping Tools, Accessories, Punches, and Bundles. Get My Digital Studio 2 Software and My …
Don’t you wish you could cut or score a 12″ x 12″ cardstock without having to remove the blades so you can cut all the way down? Don’t you wish you did not have to extend your ruler so you can cut a regular sized card? Don’t you wish you had storage in your trimmer so you can store extra blades or even your bone folder so you have them …
Have you seen this card on page 181 of the Stampin’ Up! 2012-13 Annual Catalog and ever wondered how it was done? Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up! on how to make it. It looks hard but it’s easy! There are so many great and creative projects in the Stampin’ Up! catalog that you could make. I started making this card last night but I didn’t get a chance …
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 …
Stampin’ Dimensionals are not just for cardmaking – they’re also great for science projects! “Mom, where are the Stampin’ Dimensionals” was a real question asked by my friend’s son who didn’t want to use just ordinary glue but wanted extra dimension for his science project. He said his project would look better!! I agree! Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430 In case you don’t know what Stampin’ Dimensionals are, they are …
IT’S TOOL TIME! Do you know what a Stamp-a-ma-jig is? Do you know what it does? If you have one, do you use it? Have you ever tried to make a row of images but found that some of them came out crooked and and ruined your entire project . . which means you have to start all over . . . and who likes to do that?! …
Have you looked through the Holiday Catalog? Stampin’ Up! has surely done a fantastic job of putting together so many amazing products into this catalog so you can dress up your creations in incredible and unique ways. There are so many things I want which makes my wishlist pretty looooong. Although I have a list of my favorite stamps and accessories in this catalog, I’m …
Have you had the opportunity to try out the new Stampin’ Pierce Mat and the Essentials Paper Piercing Pack yet? In this post I wrote that I was going to miss my piercing mat when I found out that it was on the retired list. Little did I know at the time that Stampin’ Up! was going to introduce a new and much better mat. I LOVE stamping with …
Due to some manufacturing issues several months ago at Stampin’ Up!, the Embossing Buddy was unavailable…. but good news – it is now available for purchase! Why do you need an Embossing Buddy? Have you ever tried embossing and had embossing powder or glitter stick in areas you did not intend it to be? This is where the Embossing Buddy comes in. It eliminates static on …
Do you like to color your images? The Aqua Painter is a great coloring tool to pull and blend colors. They can be used with watercolor pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Stampin’ Pads or the Stampin’ Reinkers. They are easy and fun to use. First thing you need to do is fill the reservoir with water. Squeeze the barrel to get the brush a little wet then wipe …
Starting June 1 when Stampin’ Up!’s 2012-13 catalog becomes live, the firm foam ink pad will be introduced which will be sure to bring you more stamping enjoyment. The new firm foam ink pad will allow you to have more ink coverage for your images than the felt pads. As a demonstrator, I get to pre-order supplies before the catalog becomes available to everyone – (one …
Many times I’m asked the question what’s the difference between clear mount and wood mount stamps so allow me to share with you the main differences and similarities. Differences: Wood mount stamps are permanently mounted on maple wood blocks Clear mount stamps are repositional – it clings and unclings from your acrylic block. Wood mount stamps come in a sturdy clear plastic case Clear mount stamps come in …