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The All About Autumn Suite by Stampin’ Up! has been crazy popular. The paper has sold out twice, and the ribbon and embellishments are unorderable as well. But good news – I have some great substitutes ideas in the product list at the bottom of this post. And more good news – the stamp and […]

Last month, Stampin’ Up! had a sketch challenge for us. Working from a card sketch is a great way to spark your creativity while using supplies you have on hand. I used the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and the masking technique for my challenge card. I made my mask out of a sticky all over […]

I have been using a lot of the 6×6 packs of Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! The papers are easy to use and just gorgeous. So many are retiring this month that I had to give them a shout out. Stampin’ Up! DSP (as we call it): Is often designed to coordinate with a […]

Since the Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin kit had some shiny gold tissue paper, I thought it was time to dust off this old technique. Faux Silk is usually done with white tissue paper but I went rogue and tried it in the gold and also in the light blue that usually comes with […]

I just added a Collection of Fun Fold Tutorials for new subscribers to my weekly newsletter. Check them out at the red button! Current subscribers should recognize some favorite class projects from last year. While playing with the new Foil Sheets from Waves of the Ocean Collection, I discovered an easy way to mimic the […]

Fall is prime shopping season for gift giving and crafting. Be sure you are signed up to receive my email newsletter to get first notice of any Stampin’ Up! specials. I’ll be having a couple of my own too! October Card Class – This month we will have fun in my craft room with the […]

I was a little nervous to open up my Gilded Leafing but I love it!  I came up with some good tips for you to keep it less messy and more beautiful.  I tried 3 different ways to use the gold leafing, all worked really well.  Here’s my video on 3 ways to use gilded […]

We are at the transition between the Stampin’ Up! annual catalogs.  Here is a favorite project of mine from the mini catalog that I never got to share.  The Inked Block Technique is extra fun if you use the Subtle Embossing Folder to first texture the cardstock.  Then ink up your acrylic block, spritz with […]

My March Card Class is available online – free for everyone on my facebook page.   The pdf instruction sheets will be emailed free for any online order at my shop.  Here is a photo of the three projects:  A water droplet Bokeh techniques with Timeless Tulips, A pop-out card with Under the Umbrella and a […]

Here’s a peek into my creative process. These cards came about because I wanted to use a doily with the Lots of Lavender stamp set. First I decided to sponge the doily to color it.  Then I decided that the stenciled piece of paper underneath was so pretty that I had to make another card […]