Looking Back at Simple Pleasures

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 …

Valentine’s Day Treat Holder

Valentine’s Day and chocolate is a perfect pair.  I LOVE chocolate!!  I always have some kind of chocolate in my bag for those times when I want it – which is pretty much ALL THE TIME!  Did you know that today marks the 119th anniversary since Hershey’s Chocolate was founded by Milton S. Hershey? To celebrate both occasions, here is a treat holder shaped like a Hershey’s Kiss which …

Rolling Marbles Technique

Do You Have All Your Marbles?

Last week I met with my monthly technique club and we had a great time making this card using the rolling marbles technique.  The colors on this card are a little off, but trust me it is tempting turquoise and not blue! All you need is a reinker, marbles and a plastic container.  Need to relieve stress?  Then this technique is for you!!  Shake away until you …