stamping sunday – technique triumphs…

04.21.2024…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! For our Stamping Sunday Blog Hop this month, we are showcasing projects created with one (or more) of our favorite techniques.

For my technique, I used Blending Brushes to add several ink colors to Basic White Thick Cardstock, added some speckling, and used on of the Notes of Nature Dies to cut out the leaves. Hope this month’s theme inspires you to create a card or project, using your favorite techniques as well!

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#tgifc469 – inspiration challenge…

04.19.2024…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week we have a wonderful inspiration challenge for you! Inspiration challenges are one of my faves, and it seems like y’all really love them, too! For my take on this challenge, I decided to fill the background of my card with flowers, instead of butterflies. Hope this card inspires you to create a fun, unique card using this week’s challenge!

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happy birthday…

04.15.2024…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I wanted to create a card with a spring vibe. So…..I decided to use the Flowers of Beauty Dies, from the new Unbounded Beauty Suite. This gorgeous collection of products will be available beginning May 1, 2024, from upcoming Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. I also added in the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (for the background) and used the Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set for the heat-embossed sentiment. Hope this card inspires you to create a spring-themed card or project as well!

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stampin’ fancy friday – technique challenge…

04.14.2024…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing the card I created this month for our Stampin’ Fancy Friday Challenge. It’s a fabulous Technique Challenge, which is always a great source of inspiration! Each team member created a fancy project showcasing their favorite papercrafting technique. 

One of my favorite techniques is using Blending Brushes to create a colorful background, and then using a Water Painter to splatter water droplets. For this card, I also added some “stamped off” text images, and then heat-embossed a few flowers that I colored in with Stampin’ Blends Markers. For my color combo, I chose Flirty Flamingo and Petal Pink. Hope this card inspires you to create a card or project, using one of your favorite techniques, too!

Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We so many amazing projects to share this month, and each using their own unique interpretation of the challenge!

Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using that month’s challenge! Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.

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attention shoppers…

04.013.2024…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing a card I created using the Attention Shoppers Bundle, from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. It is just the cutest bundle, and I couldn’t wait to combine it with several products that will be retiring at the end of this month….. like the Tailor Made Tags Dies, Subtles 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Black & White Gingham Ribbon, Pool Party Grosgrain Ribbon, and Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins. Hope these projects inspire you to create a card or project with some of your favorite retiring products, too!

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hooray…

04.04.2024…..Happy Thursday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing a card I created using the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper, which is retiring at the end of April. This DSP is one of my faves, and if you don’t have it, you may want to order it before it’s too late! I also combined it with a few different dies, and a background, created with the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder, which is also retiring at the end of April. Hope this card inspires you to create a card or project with some of your favorite retiring products, too!

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stampin’ fancy friday – sketch challenge…

03.27.2024…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing the card I created this month for our Stampin’ Fancy Friday Challenge. It’s a wonderful Sketch Challenge, which is always a great source of inspiration! For my card, I used the Beach Day Bundle, along with some Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper for the background. Hope these inspire you to create a card or project with this sketch challenge, too!

Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We so many amazing projects to share this month, and each using their own unique interpretation of the challenge!

Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using that month’s challenge! Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.

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stampin’ fancy friday – something blue challenge…

03.15.2024…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I just realized that I forgot the card I created for our Stampin’ Fancy Friday “Something Blue” Challenge. For my card, I used the large leaf die from the Notes of Nature Bundle, along with Blueberry Bushel, Tahitian Tide, and a bit of Granny Apple Green. Hope these inspire you to create a card or project with a mix of your favorite “blues”, too!

Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We so many amazing projects to share this month, and each using their own unique interpretation of the challenge!

Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using that month’s challenge! Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.

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stamping sunday – CASE the team – inspired creations

03.17.2024…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! For our Stamping Sunday Blog Hop this month, we are each CASE-ing another Stamping Sunday team member. The inspiration from the original card can be interpreted in different ways…..the card layout, the stamp set, the color combo, or even the theme of the card. Hope this month’s theme inspires you to create a card or project, using inspiration from one of your favorite papercrafters!

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love…

03.15.2024…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I was was in the mood to create a card with a vintage farmhouse vibe. To create the look I wanted, I chose paper from three different Designer Series Paper collections…..Nature’s Sweetness, Perennial Lavender, and Let’s Go Fishing. Hope these inspire you to create a card or project with a mix of your favorite Designer Series Paper, too!

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save the date…

03.12.2024…..Happy Tuesday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I decided to use up a few the bits and pieces that I had leftover from a few other projects. I had some Basic White Thick Cardstock that I had already inked and watercolored, so I used that to create the flowers and leaves. I also had a Basic White Thick Cardstock rectangle, which was die cut with one of the Deckled Rectangle Dies, and also embossed with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder. I just had to add the card base, some ribbon, and embellishments…and I was done! Hope these inspire you to create a card or project with a few of your leftover bits and pieces!

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designer series paper treat holders…

03.11.2024…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I decided to use more of my Designer Series Paper stash, and created these four little treat holders. Each treat holder is made with a half sheet of Subtles or Brights 6″ x 6″ DSP. Each piece of the DSP was cut in half (on the diagonal), then folded into a mini envelope. I was then able to create two treat holders from each piece of DSP. I also used extra strips of coordinating DSP to create little bands around each treat holder. Hope these inspire you to create a few 3D projects, using your extra DSP as well!

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because you’re awesome…

03.09.2024…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I decided to create a card using a few strips of Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper that I had left in my stash. I trimmed the strips into varying widths, and tore the bottom edges to create more of an organic look. Hope this card inspires inspires you to create a card or project using your bits and pieces of DSP as well!

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a million thanks…

03.03.2024…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I love choosing a mix of different Stampin’ Up! products, and then using them in unexpected ways! Today, I used the Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set, Notes of Nature Dies, Scalloped Contour Dies, Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, and the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. Hope this card inspires inspires you to create a card or project using a fun mix of products as well!

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so happy for you…

03.01.2024…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! I absolutely love the Notes of Nature Bundle, from the Stampin’ Up! January – April 2024 Mini Catalog! I’ve been having so much fun using it with unexpected color combos, and today I decided to use it with Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, and Granny Apple Green. Hope this card inspires inspires you to create a card or project with a fun, bright color combo, too!

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stamping sunday blog hop – whimsical wings and soaring hearts..

02.18.24…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! For our Stamping Sunday Blog Hop this month, the theme is “Whimsical Wings and Soaring Hearts”. Love is in the air with things with wings or soaring hearts, the choice is yours. Birds, Bees, Hearts and love, this can be interpreted in so many ways. 

For my card, I decided to use the Bird’s Eye View Stamp Set, along with the Alphabet A La Mode Dies. To color in all of the little birds, I used Petal Pink and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. Hope this month’s theme inspires you to create a card or project with some of your favorite stamps and dies!

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hey there…

02.14.24…..Hey there, and Happy Valentine’s Day, my stampin’ friends! I just love the tiny hearts and the little daisy dies that are in the Around the Bend Dies! And then…..I decided to combine them with one of the branch dies from the Textured Floral Dies. The heat-embossed sentiment is from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set. I think it’s always fun to combine dies and stamps like this, and it gives your products more versatility as well. Hope this card inspires you to create a card or project with a combination of some of your favorite dies and stamps!

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thoughtful expressions…

02.11.24…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! There are so many wonderful stamp sets and products in the Stampin’ Up! January – April 2024 Mini Catalog, and it’s really difficult to choose a favorite! Today, I decided to use the beautiful Thoughtful Expressions Stamp Set. I also used heat-embossing and Stampin’ Blends Markers to create the background. Hope this card inspires you to create a card or project with this wonderful stamp set!

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#tgifc459 – sketch challenge…

02.08.24…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week we have a fabulous sketch challenge for you! Sketch challenges are one of my faves, and it seems like y’all really love them, too! Hope this card inspires you to create a fun, unique card using this week’s challenge!

Don’t miss out on the SALE-BRATION!!!

This promotion ends on February 29, 2024…and quantities are limited on these exclusive products!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP WITH ME…AND EARN YOUR FREE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS TODAY!

Stampin’ Up! also has a fantastic offering for customers who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration!

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bee mine…

02.06.2024…..Happy Tuesday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been having so much fun playing with products from the adorable Bee Mine Suite…..from the Stampin’ Up! January – April 2024 Mini Catalog! And…..today, I wanted to create something a little unexpected with Bee Builder Punch from that suite. First, I added Flirty Flamingo and Sweet Sorbet to some Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper. I then used the large heart from the Bee Builder Punch to create the “Love You” card, and the bee part of the punch to create flower petals for the “Sweet” card. Hope these cards inspire to try something fun and unexpected with this suite, too!

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bee mine…

02.04.2024…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been having so much fun playing with products from the adorable Bee Mine Suite…..from the Stampin’ Up! January – April 2024 Mini Catalog! I’ve also had lots of scraps left from the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper. So….. since one of my favorite things to do is make 3″ x 3″ cards, these four little cards were a no-brainer! Hope these 3″ x 3″ cards inspire you create some fun, colorful projects with some of your leftover bits and pieces, too!

Don’t miss out on the SALE-BRATION!!!

This promotion ends on February 29, 2024…and quantities are limited on these exclusive products!

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watercolor melon…

01.29.2024…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been having so much fun playing with all of the wonderful products from the current Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration Catalog! And….one of my favorites is the Watercolor Melon Stamp Set. It is such a fun stamp set, and can be combined with just about any sentiment. Hope this card inspires you to create some fun, colorful projects with some of the wonderful Sale-A-Bration products!

Don’t miss out on the SALE-BRATION!!!

This promotion ends on February 29, 2024…and quantities are limited on these exclusive products!

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thanks for making me smile…

01.21.2024…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I really enjoyed using the Nature’s Sweetness Suite to create three cards a couple of day ago, using some unexpected colors…..Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, and Pool Party. That being said, I’m now a bit obsessed with this color combo, and I decided to create some gift tags as well. Hope these cards inspire you to create some fun, colorful projects with this super versatile suite!

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today is all about you…

01.19.2024…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! It’s been a super busy start to the New Year for me, and this afternoon I was super excited to finally have a chance to just play with a few new products!

I’m sharing a birthday card that I created in three different colors, using the Nature’s Sweetness Suite. This is such a beautiful suite of products with a gorgeous neutral palette, and it was really fun to create these cards in some unexpected colors…..Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, and Pool Party. Hope these cards inspire you to create some fun, colorful projects with this super versatile suite!

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artisan design team – happy new year…

12.29.2023…..Happy New Year’s Eve, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing my “Happy New Year” card, and also sending an extra warm welcome to the brand new 2024 Artisan Design Team members!

This has been my third year on the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team, and every year has been beyond amazing! I am so grateful for this fantastic opportunity, and to be part of this uber-talented team! Thank you bunches, Stampin’ Up!

You’ll want to be sure to follow all of the members of the Stampin’ Up! 2024 Artisan Design Team! Their endless creativity and inspiration is absolutely spectacular!!!

Alanna Wharf @sleeplessstamper

Ashley Van Camp @designwithink

Bree Renwick @craftsomnia

Dani Dziama @danisthoughtfulcorner

Daniela Göhler @edelpappe

Elizabeth Price @seeinginkspots

Isabelle Barbier @barbier_isabelle_demo_su

Jacque Williams @stamphappycards

Jenni Pauli @paulinespapier

Kim Fee @simplyfairies_kimfee

Laurence Desnos @laurence_desnos

Maheswari Rajaguru @maheswarirajaguru

Mikaela Titheridge @thecraftyoinkpen

Monique de Kok @stampin_met_monique

Narelle Farrugia @narellefarrugia

Su Mohr @aromasandart

Teri West @alaskastamper

Verena Shapiro @simple_stamper

Yvonne Spikmans-Van Bruggen @thecreativeteacup

Zsuzsánna Balázs @zsuzsanna_balazs

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artisan design team – december 2023 creative project – boho chic look…

12.30.2023…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing a fun, colorful “boho-chic look”mini tutorial for some unique projects that I recently created for the Stampin’ Up! Corporate Facebook Page, featuring leaves and branches created with the Textured Florals Dies (for the leaves) from the current Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog! Hope these projects inspire you to add a bit of “boho-chic” to your projects as well!

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artisan design team – december 2023 – petal patterns dies…

12.29.2023…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m also sharing my December 2023 Artisan Design Team projects, using the fabulous Petal Patterns Dies, along with the Wonderful Thoughts Bundle. This is such a great combination of products…..with endless possibilities! I hope these cards inspire you to create some of your own cards and projects with this die set and bundle!

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spirit of the season…

12.20.2023…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! I absolutely love the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper! So…..today I decided to use up a few of the remaining scraps that I still had. Even though I love to create holiday cards with unexpected color combos, the traditional reds and greens in this DSP are so festive! Hope this card inspires you to use up the last of your holiday DSP, too!

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wishes…

12.12.2023…..Happy Tuesday, my stampin’ friends! As usual, this holiday season is just going by waaaaay too fast! I’m still working on some holiday projects, and hopefully I will get them all completed. With that being said, snowflakes are probably my favorite winter holiday image, so I was excited to create this card using the Chic Dies, along with the More Dazzle Specialty Paper. Hope this card inspires you to create a few more holiday projects, too…..before the season is over! 🙂

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artisan design team – november 2023 – fluffiest friends

12.03.2023…..Happy Sunday again, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m also sharing my November 2023 Artisan Design Team projects, using the whimsical Fluffiest Friends Bundle, which is a current Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive. This is such a fun bundle, with with the cutest images and the perfect coordinating dies. I hope theses cards inspire you to create some of your own cards and projects with this cheery bundle!

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stampin’ up! artisan design team – secret santa instagram hop…

Happy Sunday, everyone! On Friday, the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team had a Secret Santa Instagram Hop. We each drew a name of one of our fellow team members, and then CASE’d one of their cards for this hop. It was so much fun to draw a name, and I was super excited to draw Silvia Berger. I love all of her beautiful layers and all of the wonderful layouts she creates, so I couldn’t wait to CASE one of her cards.

Hope you can join on on this Instagram Hop! There are lots of amazing cards to inspire your creativity! You will see the new card that was CASE’d, along with the original card from the other team member.

To see rest of the team’s cards, go to the post on my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/stampspaperscissors/ and follow along on the hop.

Below is Silvia’s gorgeous card…..

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stampin’ fancy friday – christmas challenge…

11.20.2023…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I wanted to share a card that I created for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday challenge! It’s a fun and festive ”Christmas Challenge”. I absolutely love gingerbread cookies, so of course I used the Sending Cheer Dies to create a fun and festive gingerbread card. IThere are 24 awesome cards that our design team created for this challenge, and they are the perfect way to jump-start your creativity!

For the gingerbread, I used Blending Brushes with Pecan Pie and Copper Clay. For the icing, I used a stylus, along with White Craft Ink. I also used the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder, Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon, and 2022-2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack.

Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We so many amazing projects to share this month, and each using their own unique interpretation of the challenge!

Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using this sketch challenge! Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.

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winter meadow suite – 3 x 3 cards…

11.05.2023…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I absolutely love to create 3″ x 3″ cards! So…..I decided to create a few of them with products from the beautiful Winter Meadow Suite! This is my fave suite this season, and I a bit obsessed with it! Hope these little cards inspire you to create some projects with your favorite suite or bundle, too!

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artisan design team – october 2023 – merriest trees

10.18.2023…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing my October 2023 Artisan Design Team projects, using the whimsical Merriest Trees Bundle (from the Stampin’ Up! September – December 2023 Mini Catalog), along with the Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper. This is such a festive bundle, with wonderful images, perfect sentiments, and the perfect coordinating dies. On the “Spirit of the Season” card, I used one of my favorite watercoloring techniques. and for the “Love & Joy” card, I created a shaker card using one of the tree dies from the bundle. I hope these cards inspire you to use some of your favorite designer series paper and techniques to create some cards or projects with this fun and festive bundle!

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stampin’ fancy friday – gratitude challenge…

10.13.2023…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing a card that I created for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday challenge! It’s a wonderful “gratitude” challenge. I really love this challenge, because there is always something to be grateful for. There are 25 awesome cards that our design team created for this challenge, and they are the perfect way to jump-start your creativity!

I absolutely love the Timeless Arrangements Bundle. It also has lots of “thank you” themed sentiments, which made it a perfect choice for this challenge. To create the paper for diecutting the branches, I used Blending Brushes to add Moody Mauve, Copper Clay, and Mossy Meadow to Basic White Thick Cardstock. I then used Water Painters to splatter water droplets and White Craft Ink droplets.

Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We so many amazing projects to share this month, and each using their own unique interpretation of the challenge!

Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using this sketch challange! Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.

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#tgifc441 – color challenge – so very happy for you…

10.06.2023…..Happy Friday, everyone! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! As we start off in the month of October, we have a fabulous Color Challenge for you…..using Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, and Pumpkin Pie! These beautiful, rich colors should be a great way to start you off with some inspiration!

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artisan design team – september 2023 – merry & bright bundle…

10.1.2023…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing my September 2023 Artisan Design Team projects, using the whimsical Merry & Bright Bundle (from the Stampin’ Up! September – December 2023 Mini Catalog). This is such a festive bundle, with cutest light bulbs, sentiments, and the perfect coordinating dies. On the “Holly Jolly” card, used a variety of specialty papers, and on the “Oh What Fun” card, I used one of my favorite watercoloring techniques. I hope these cards inspire you to use some of your favorite designer series paper and techniques to create some cards or projects with this wonderful bundle!

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artisan design team – august 2023 – seasonal branches bundle…

10.1.2023…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! Oops! I’m finally getting around to posting August 2023 Artisan Design Team projects, using the wonderful Seasonal Branches Bundle (from Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog). This is just the sweetest little bundle, with beautifully detailed images and the perfect coordinating dies. I also used two different techniques to create these cards….a watercoloring technique for the “Happy Birthday” card, and Stampin’ Blends Markers for the “Love” card. I hope these cards inspire you to use some of your favorite techniques to create some cards or projects with this wonderful bundle!

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abundance of thanks…

10.1.2023…..Happy Sunday, everyone! I absolutely love all of the traditional Stampin’ Up! fall colors! However…I have been a bit obsessed lately with creating fall projects, using non-traditional color combos. That being said, I used the Pick of the Patch Builder Punch, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, and subtle washes of Bubble Bath and Flirty Flamingo. For another unexpected twist, I used Moody Mauve Cardstock, along with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder, for the background. Once again, I hope this card inspires you to use some of your favorite colors to create a card or project that’s a bit unexpected, too!

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you are amazing…

09.30.2023…..Happy Saturday, everyone! I have been having so much fun with the products from the All About Autumn Suite. And…I decided to use the dies from the Autumn Leaves Bundle to create another non-traditional, fall-themed card. I hope this card inspires you to use some of your favorite colors to create a card or project that’s a bit unexpected, too!

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i’m thankful…

09.27.2023…..Happy Wednesday, everyone! One of my favorite new Stampin’ Up! colors is Bubble Bath. And…one of my favorite suites from the Stampin’ Up! September – December 2023 Mini Catalog is the All About Autumn Suite. So, I decided to pair them together to create this non-traditional fall-themed card. I also added a bit of Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather. I hope this card inspires you to some of your favorite colors to create a card or project that’s a bit unexpected, too!

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a harvest of blessings…

09.16.2023…..Happy Saturday, everyone! Today, I was in the mood to create a “clean and simple” card, but I also wanted to create a fall-themed card. So…..I chose the Pick of the Patch Bundle once again! I’m a bit obsessed with this bundle, and Iove that you can use it in so many different ways. I hope this card inspires you to create a card or project using this cute bundle!

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stampin’ fancy friday – “for him” challenge…

09.13.2023…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I wanted to share a card that I created for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday challenge! It’s a super fun“ For Him”. I really love this challenge, because creating a “guy” card can be a bit challenging sometimes. There are 20 awesome cards that our design team created for this challenge, and they are the perfect way to jump-start your creativity!

I absolutely love the new Forever Forest Bundle, and thought it would be just perfect for creating a “guy” card. To create the trees, I used Blending Brushes to add Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, and Gray Granite to Basic White Thick Cardstock. I then a Water Painter to splatter water droplets, and cut out the trees with the Forever Forest Dies.

Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We so many amazing projects to share this month, and each using their own unique interpretation of the challenge!

Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using this sketch challenge! Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.

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pumpkin spice…

09.09.2023…..Happy Saturday, everyone! “Pumpkin Spice” season is here! I am having sooooo much fun with my fall projects, and for this card I combined the new Pick of the Patch Bundle, Alphabet A La Mode Dies, and a watercoloring technique. Hope this card inspires you to create some “pumpkin spice” inspired projects as well!

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#tgifc437 – sketch challenge – change can be beautiful…

09.08.2023…..Happy Friday, everyone! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week we have a fabulous sketch challenge for you! Sketch challenges are one of my faves, and it seems like y’all really love them, too! Hope this card inspires you to create a fun, unique card using this week’s challenge!

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pick of the patch…

09.04.2023…..Happy Monday, everyone! Today, I was totally ready to start creating all of my fall projects! And…..I was super excited to used the new Pick of the Patch Bundle…..from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! September – December 2023 Mini Catalog. It is just the cutest combination of sentiments, images, and even includes the Pick of the Patch Builder Punch! I also used a watercoloring technique along some extra distressing to create this card. Hope this card inspires you to start your fall crafting as well!

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#tgifc345 – technique/product challenge – glitter…

08.25.2023…..It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week we have a fabulous technique/product challenge for you…..using glitter! It’s time to get sparkly and creative with this week’s challenge. For my card, I decided to use the More Dazzle Specialty Paper to add a bit of glitter and sparkle.

How ever you are using your glitter, we know you’ll create something truly dazzling. So, get out your glitter supplies and let’s get started. We can’t wait to see your sparkly creations!

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beach love…

08.23.2023…..Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today, I was in the mood to create a “clean and simple” card, and I decided to give it a beach vibe as well. I used the Alphabet A La Mode Dies to create the lettering, along with a simple background created with ink, Blending Brushes, and a Water Painter (for the water droplets). Hope this inspires you “clean and simple” card as well!

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stampin’ fancy friday – sketch challenge…

08.21.2023…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I wanted to share a card that I created for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday challenge! It’s a super fun“ Sketch Challenge”. I always love a sketch challenge, because it’s the perfect way to jump-start your creativity!

I always love a sketch challenge. I’m also totally obsessed with two of the new SU colors…..Lemon Lolly and Bubble Bath. So, of course I had to use those colors for this month’s challenge. To die cut the flowers, I used the Sentimental Park Dies, and then used the Exposed Brick 3D EF and the Quatrefoil Tile EF to add some extra texture.

Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We have 33 amazing projects to share this month, and each using their own unique interpretation of the challenge!

Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using this sketch challange! Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.

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stamping sunday blog hop – you’ve been framed…

08.20.2023…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! For our Stamping Sunday Blog Hop this month, the theme is “You’ve Been Framed”. I also couldn’t wait to use some of the new All About Autumn Suite, from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog (…available to customers on Sept. 6, 2023), so I thought it would be fun to combine them together. We have some amazing projects on our blog hop today! You won’t want to miss a single one! Hope these projects inspire you to create some “framed” projects as well!

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