Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Here’s a luminary that would look nice with your Christmas décor. Looks great lit with a flameless tealight but it also looks great if it’s not lit. I embossed the vellum with the Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder and used the Labels Framelit Dies for the opening on all 4 sides. I stamped the Smoky Slate card stock with the branch from the Lovely As A Tree …
Need a quick wreath for your Christmas card? All you need is two circle punches to make one. On this card, I used the 1″ circle punch and 2-3/8″ scallop circle punch. All you need to do is punch a 1″ circle, then center your 2-3/8″ scallop circle punch over the 1″ circle and you have an instant wreath! To dress it up a little, …
In yesterday’s post, I gave you the steps in how to create a quick & easy card. Here’s a stepped up card using the same images. For this card, I embossed the star with gold embossing powder, colored the sentiment with two different color markers; added a Frosted Finishes Embellishment on the star, added another layer of card stock which was embossed with the Fancy Fan …
Stampin’ Up!’s Holiday Sale begins TODAY with a 24-hour Sale. TODAY ONLY – get the Stampin’ Trimmer #126889, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586 and Many Marvelous Markers #131264 at 30% off! The Holiday Sale will run from November 19 – December 2. Here’s the scoop: This sale is the same as the annual Online Extravaganza sale of years past–just with a simpler name. Discounts range between …
One of the things that drew me to the Wonderful Blessing stamp was the Christmas details – the manger, the angels, Bethlehem-like place, the star and all the other little elements. I chose to just stamp and emboss the image but to give it a whole different look, you can use the Circle Framelits to die cut, mat it and pop it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The …
My dad asked me to make him a card for his ’92’ year old cousin so I gladly started working on one and this is what I came up with. Doesn’t it feel great when someone likes your work and asks you to make a special card for them? I felt honored that my dad asked me – how sweet! I thought of the Hello, Doily Background …
Are you looking for some Christmas card ideas? Here is a quick and easy card using the Warmth & Wonder Hostess stamp set, Christmas Messages stamp and the Big Shot Machine. This card also has a different kind of fold with the Very Vanilla card stock opening up with the message inside instead of the usual card base – I think it’s cool. It is sponged with Baked …