When cutting cardstock you are inevitably leaving some sort of scraps. I never have the heart to throw them away unless they are so minuscule that it’s not worth it. What I always have the most of is 1/2″ strips that are left over from cutting my 5-1/4″ x 4″ layers. Here are some examples of cards you can do so that you don’t throw away scraps ever again! Enjoy these photos and come back … Read more
Have you ever struggled with coming up with a card design? Well, have no fear! This simple formula will have you popping out great card designs easy as 1-2-3! Here is the formula you can think of when designing your cards: 1 Strip 2 Card Base Layers 3 Images/Elements Here’s how it works: Number 1 – Strip Your “strip” can be a line created in any way you like, any length and any width. Some … Read more
Every year, Stampin’ Up! retires a set of five “In Colors” that have been offered for two years. In it’s place, new and exciting ones are added in keeping with current trends. Check out this new collection of “In Colors” for 2021-2023. I think they are fabulous and so versatile. Bright and fresh for spring, yet they still have a softness to them. The greens and Pale Papaya work well for masculine or even baby … Read more
You will be able to create these easy oval pop-up cards in a short amount of time. Not only that, but they will look so impressive, as if you spent much more time making them! A bonus is you don’t even need much in the way of materials or cutting. This card has been so popular that I don’t even know to whom I should give credit for design. I sure do thank those who … Read more
Continued Inspiration with Sale-A-Brations Products Sale-a-Brations Jan. – Feb. 2021 is over, but you may still be looking for inspiration on how to use some of the products you earned for free. If you haven’t had the opportunity to earn the products used on these projects, then duplicate the same layout and just substitute products with what you have on hand. Thus, SAB and Beyond! For the first time ever, Stampin’ Up! is holding another … Read more
These Springtime fun treat holders are perfect for Easter or to welcome in a fresh, new spring season. Change up the colors or Designer Series Paper (DSP) and they could be used for anytime, any occasion or season. Add a little treat and surprise a friend or loved one! Simple and Fun in Many Shapes and Sizes You will see several different designs featured here, and in some cases, some different sizes of the same … Read more
A fun stamp set with a retro theme Isn’t this so much fun? Whether you are a fan of coffee, chocolate, cookies or cocktails, you will find joy in creating projects with the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set and coordinating dies. Purchase them separately or bundled together with at 10% discount. I confess, I have been known to enjoy all of the above now and then, and making the cards I am about to share … Read more
Try this fun corner fold to give your cards a unique look that will catch the receiver’s eye. It actually involves cutting some slits in the card front and then flipping it! Watch my video tutorial to learn how. This card design is vey versatile in that your focal point can be stamped, die cut, punched or even, like you see here, just a nice piece of designer series paper. How easy is that? And … Read more
I can’t believe it! Only TWO days left to Sale-A-Bration 2021! This has been a great kick-off to the year with all the fabulous SAB items to choose from. It is hard to pick a favorite. And to think they can be gotten for FREE! Who doesn’t like that? The Level 2 stamp set, A Touch of Ink, has been quite popular, and it is not surprising. The Humming Bird, Flower and Butterfly images are … Read more
Now here’s a set with many sentiments for birthday cards. Whether you are looking for whimsical or serious, this set will do the trick. These sentiments are the star of the stamp set, as it has only two small images. But don’t underestimate that little balloon or the cute candles! They can be quite versatile for your simple, understated, clean looking cards, or stamp them multiple times for a border or background. See the clever … Read more
Bold and Beautiful! The Touch of Ink stamp set is so simple to use and will have you creating many cards in a matter of no time! This Level 2 stamp set is FREE with a $100 order during Stampin’ Up’s Sale-A-Bration event, which ends February 28, 2021. The style of this set is called a Two-Step stamping. That means you have two stamps that work together to create a colored image. One stamp is … Read more
Here is a special treat for anyone who hosts (these days we can do it virtually) a workshop that totals at least $300. Hosts receive the stamp set Punch Party for FREE, no purchase required. A host could also add purchases to their own workshop and still receive the customer Sale-A-Bration benefits. For every $50, you can choose a Level 1 product from the SAB brochure. Spend $100 choose 2, or choose a Level 2 … Read more
The Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper is the perfect backdrop or focal point in these sweet berry cards. You can almost taste the fruit! The technique is called a Recessed Panel card and is quite easy to do. The hard part will be choosing which paper to use since they all are so lovely! Do them all and you will have a beautiful collection for sending to friends. The DSP boasts strawberries, blueberries and raspberries … Read more
Welcome in Spring with the FREE Sale-A-Bration Item If this Flower & Field Designer Series Paper doesn’t get you excited for spring, I don’t know what will! The vibrant colors against the black background really makes the hand-painted flowers pop. The reverse sides of the DSP display graphic patterns in complimentary colors. And speaking of colors….. One of Stampin’ Up’s best feature is the color coordination. You never have to worry about having the correct … Read more
Cards couldn’t be more simple with the Corner Bouquet stamp set! Pair this with sentiments from Heal Your Heart and Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper and you can’t go wrong. Each of these products are offered as a FREE item from the 2021 Sale-A-Bration brochure. Choose any one for FREE with a $50 order (before shipping and tax), or get two with $100 and all three with $150. At $150 or above you will … Read more