05.15.2023…..Happy Monday, everyone! The new Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is jammed packed with sooooo many wonderful products, and…..one of my favorites is the new Paper Florist Dies! I combined them with some watercolored paper to create all of the flowers and leaves for this card. I hope this card inspires you to create some wonderful projects of your own, using some of the amazing new products from this catalog!
Continue reading “best wishes…”
05.01.2023…..Happy Monday, everyone! Today, I wanted to share my April 2023 projects, as a member of the Stampin’ Up! 2023 Artisan Design Team. I was assigned the gorgeous, Marigold Moments Bundle, from the current Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog…..which expires today! This wonderful bundle is jam-packed with wonderful phrases, patterns, elements, and tons of inspiration! It’s absolutely perfect for card-making, memory keeping,and so much more! I hope this projects inspire you to create some wonderful creations of your own, using these amazing products!
To view these projects, on the Stampin’ Up! Corporate Facebook Page, you can go to: https://www.facebook.com/stampinup
04.14.2023…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing a card that I created with the Ranunculus Romance Stamp Set (and the coodinating Ranunculus Dies) one of the stamp sets that is retiring at the end of this month, from the current Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. If you don’t happen have this gorgeous set of coordinating products, you have just two more weeks to order them before they retire. Hope this card inspires you to create a card or project with some of your favorite retiring products from Stampin’ Up!
Continue reading “just for you…”
03.24.2023…..Happy Wednesday, everyone! Happy Saturday, everyone! Today, I wanted to share my March 2023 projects, as a member of the Stampin’ Up! 2023 Artisan Design Team. I was assigned the gorgeous, colorful and trendy Delicate Desert Suite! This beatuiful collection of products is jam-packed with wonderful phrases, patterns, elements, and tons of inspiration! It’s absolutely perfect for card-making, memory keeping,and so much more! I hope this projects inspire you to create some wonderful creations of your own, using these amazing products!
To view these projects, on the Stampin’ Up! Corporate Facebook Page, you can go to: https://www.facebook.com/stampinup
03.24.2023…..Happy Friday, everyone! Today, I’m sharing a “quick & easy” mini technique tutorial for projects that I recently created for the Stampin’ Up! Corporate Facebook Page, featuring the Queen Bee Bundle, from the current Stampin’ Up! January – April 2023 Mini Catalog! This new catalog is sooooo jam-packed with soooooo many amazing stamps sets, accessories, and more. I know your wish list must be overflowing!
To view these projects, on the Stampin’ Up! Corporate Facebook Page, you can go to: https://www.facebook.com/stampinup
Continue reading “artisan design team – march 2023 creative post – queen bee bundle…”
03.20.2023…..Happy Monday my stampin’ friends! Sometimes all you need is a “background” stamp….and a maybe sentiment, and a few embellishments, and an embossing folder…but basically a “background” stamp! Well, that was my inspiration for today’s card….to create a card with a background stamp as a focus. I used Tahitian Tide and Pacific Point on the Timeless Tiles Stamp, which really made it pop! Hope this card inspires you to pull out your background stamps and start creating!
Continue reading “you’re the nicest…”
03.19.2023…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I wanted to share a card that I created for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday challenge! It’s a wonderfully festive “ Birthday Challenge”. Each of our team members created a fancy project with a birthday theme, using products from the current Stampin’ Up catalogs. How fun is that?!?!?
The Sentiment Silhouettes Dies include the cutest little candle dies, and I thought they would be just perfect for this birthday card! I used a Blending Brushes and a Water Painter, along with several ink colors, to create the coloful paper for the candles.
Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We have 27 amazing projects to share, 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.
03.10.2023…..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!
03.06.2023…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I created a card with “bits & pieces” that I had leftover from other projects that I’ve been working on recently. Even the embossed card base was a leftover, too. The only “new” elements I used were the tag (created with the Tailor Made Tags Dies and the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder), and the flowers (created with the Cottage Flowers Dies, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, and Blushing Bride ink). Hope this card inspires you to create a colorful, fun card or project using those “bits & pieces” that you have left on your craft desk, as well.
Continue reading “so very happy for you…”
02.25.2023…..Happy Saturday, everyone! Today, I wanted to share my February 2023 projects, as a member of the Stampin’ Up! 2023 Artisan Design Team. I was assigned the bright, colorful and trendy Enjoy the Adventure Memories & More Card Pack and the Enjoy the Adventure Memories & More Cards & Envelopes. This super fun collection of products is jam-packed with sooooo many wonderful phrases, patterns elements, and tons of inspiration! It’s absolutely perfect for journaling, memory keeping, card-making, and so much more! I hope this projects inspire you to create some wonderful creations of your own, using these Memories & More products!
02.14.2023…..Happy Tuesday, 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 thought these little flower pots from the Scenic Garden SAB Host Stamp Set, colored with Stampin’ Blends Markers, would be just perfect for this challenge. I’m also obsessed with embossing folders, so I added an extra bit of texture to this card with the Timeworn Type and Timber 3D Embossing Folders. I also used the Stitched Greenery Die, Deckled Rectangles Dies, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, and 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds.
Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We have 32 amazing projects to share, 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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02.14.2023…..Happy Tuesday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been having so much fun with with all of the beautiful Delicate Desert Suite, from the new Stampin’ Up! January – April 2023 Mini Catalog! From the detailed stamp images and dies, as well and the Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper and accessories…..this suite is jam-packed with gorgeousness! Hope this card inspires you to create a colorful, fun card or project using products from this new suite, as well!
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Continue reading “let the fun begin…”
02.05.2023…..Happy Sunday, everyone! Today, I wanted to finally share my first monthly project, as a member of the Stampin’ Up! 2023 Artisan Design Team. I was assigned the beautiful Regency Park Suite to create my January 2023 projects. This suite is jam-packed with sooooo many wonderful products, including the gorgeous Regency Park Designer Series Paper. I hope this projects inspire you to create some wonderful creations of your own, using this amazing suite of products!
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Continue reading “artisan design team january 2023 – regency park suite…”
01.22.2023…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I can’t believe that January has almost come to a close! And…..it’s already time for another Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! For this Sunday’s hop, we are featuring projects with a “what’s love got to do with it” theme . I was also in the mood use the Cup of Tea Bundle, so I came up with these two “heart-filled” cards . Hope these projects inspire you to create some “love-ly” projects as well!
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01.19.2023…..Happy Thursday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been having so much fun with with all of the new products from the new Stampin’ Up! January – April 2023 Mini Catalog! And…..another one of my faves is the Country Bouquet Punch! It is such a fun paper punch, not only for Valentine’s projects, but for so many other occasions as well! I used the Charming Sentiment Bundle for the sentiment, but all you need to do is change out the sentiment, and you’ll have a Valentine’s Day card. Hope this card inspires you to create a colorful, fun card or project using products from this new Mini Catalog, as well!
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Continue reading “beyond grateful…”
01.17.2023…..Happy Tuesday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been having so much fun with with all of the new products from the new Stampin’ Up! January – April 2023 Mini Catalog! And…..one of my faves is the Sweet Citrus Bundle (Sweet Citrus Stamp Set + Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder)! It is such a wonderful bundle, and I just love how you can die cut and emboss (at the same time) using the dies and the embossing folder from this bundle! Hope this card inspires you to create a colorful, fun card or project using products from this new Mini Catalog, as well!
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Continue reading “sweet citrus…”
01.14.2023…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been having so much fun with my Stampin’ Blends Markers lately, so I just couldn’t resist creating this card the the Full of Love Stamp Set! Hope this card inspires you to create a colorful, fun card or project using your Stampin’ Blends Markers, as well!
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Continue reading “sending love…”
01.13.2023…..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!
Today, I’m sharing three little card that I created with the new Adorable Owls Stamp Set…..from the current Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration Catalog! This is such a fun stamp set, with the cutest little owls and sentiments!
The Adorable Owls Stamp Set is one of the products that you can earn for FREE…..with a $50+ order (prior to tax and shipping).I know you’ll want to be sure and order it during this limited time promotion! Hope this card inspires you to create some cards and projects with the amazing products from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog!
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01.010.2023…..Happy Tuesday, my stampin’ friends! And since it’s Tuesday, what better day to make a “Taco Tuesday” card! I used two of my favorite new products from the new Stampin’ Up! January – June 2023 Mini Catalog……the Taco Fiesta Stamp Set and the Alphabet A La Mode Dies! Hope this card inspires you to create some cards and projects with the some of the wonderful products from this new mini catalog!
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Continue reading “taco tuesday…”
01.07.2023…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I’m sharing three little projects that I created with the new Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set…..from the current Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration Catalog! This stamp set is one of the products that you can earn for FREE…..with a $50+ order (prior to tax and shipping). This is such a great little stamp set, with wonderful images and sentiments! I know you’ll want to be sure and order it during this limited time promotion! Hope this card inspires you to create some cards and projects with the amazing products from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog!
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01.02.2023…..Happy Monday, my stampin’ friends…and welcome to 2023! And…..today, I wanted to share a card that I created just for that occasion! I wanted to get the year started with a pop of fresh, bright colors. To create the numbers, I used the new Alphabet A La Mode Dies, from the new Stampin’ Up! January – April 2023 Mini Catalog. These dies are just so much fun, and the possiblities are endless! Hope this card inspires you to create a card or project for this brand new year as well!
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Continue reading “happy 2023…”
12.18.2022…..Happy Sunday, 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, creative “ Use Your Stash Challenge”.
When I saw theme of this challenge, I immediately knew I was going to use the Whimsical Trees Bundle (from the July – Dec 2021 Mini Catalog), along with the Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper. For the background, I used a Blending Brush, along with Misty Moonlight (one of the 2020-2022 Colors). To add an extra bit of sparkle, I used the Be Dazzling Specialty Paper (from the 2021 Sale-A-Bration Catalog), Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels, and Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels.
Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We have 27 amazing projects to share, and each using a unique product inspiration from products in their stash!
Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own (or use one from our team)…..using anything you have in your stash! (aka collection) Could be new, could be an old favorite that you kept, could be something you hoarded and wanted to finally use.. Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.
12.16.2022…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! We have been having so much fun with our TGIF Challenges this month, so let’s keep it going with a fantastically versatile Inspiration Challenge. I chose to use this inspiration for a holiday-themed card, but there are so many ways you can go with it! We hope this challenge inspires you to use your creativity and craftineess to create a unique card of your own! We would love to see what you create!
12.13.2022…..Happy Tuesday, my stampin’ friends! One of my favorite things to do is to create little 3″ x 3″ notecards. And today…..I decided to create four of them, with a festive, holiday theme. I just love how the little poinsettias turned out, and they added such a traditional, but also shabby chic, look to these little cards. Hope these 3″ x 3″ card inspire you to create some festive little projects as well!
Continue reading “christmas to remember…”
12/02/22…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! We have been having so much fun with our TGIF Challenges this year, so let’s keep it going with a fantastically inspirational Color Challenge, using…..Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, and Real Red. I chose to use this color combo for a holiday-themed card, but there are so many ways you can go with it! We hope this challenge inspires you to use your creativity and craftineess to create a unique card of your own! We would love to see what you create!
11.27.2022…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I can’t believe that November has almost come to a close! And…..it’s already time for another Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! For this Sunday’s hop, we are featuring “holiday happening” projects. I was also in the mood to create some clean and simple projects, so I came up with this festive little card, and matching gift tag. Hope these projects inspire you to create some quick, simple projects as well!
Continue reading “stamping sunday blog hop – holiday happenings…”
11.24.2022…..Happy Thanksgiving, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been working on lots of holiday projects lately, but haven’t had a chance to post them. Today, I’m sharing a card created with the Snow Crystal background stamp, along with the Joyful Flurry Bundle. I also thought it would be fun to combine it with a non-traditional color combo…..Blackberry Bliss and Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Hope this card inspires you to try a new color combo on your next holiday project, too!
Continue reading “let it snow…”
10.31.2022….. 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 festive “ Christmas Card Challenge”. Each of our team members created a fancy project using prducts from the holiday-themed suites from the July-Dec Mini Catalog.
I absolutely adore the Gingham Cottage Suite, so when I saw the theme for this challenge, I knew it would be absolutely perfect!
Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We have 23 amazing projects to share, and each using a unique product inspiration from throughout the catalog!
Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own or…..use one from our team. Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.
10.20.2022…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! We have been having so much fun with our TGIF Challenges this month, so let’s keep it going with a fantastically versatile Inspiration Challenge. I chose to use this inspiration for a holiday-themed card, but there are so many ways you can go with it! We hope this challenge inspires you to use your creativity and craftineess to create a unique card of your own! We would love to see what you create!
10.20.2022…..Happy Thursday, my stampin’ friends! I’ve been working on lots of holiday projects lately, and…I as a result, I have quite a few bits and pieces left behind…including these little wreaths from the Cottage Wreaths Bundle. That being said, I figured it was a great day to use up just a few of those leftovers. Hope this card inspires you to use up those extra scraps that you left in your craft space as well!
Continue reading “merry christmas…”
10.07.2022…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! We’re kicking off October in a true TGIF Challenge style, with a spectacular Color Combo Challenge…using Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry! We hope this challenge inspires you to use these festive colors to create a colorful, fall card of your own! We would love to see what you create!
09.28.2022…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! I had not played with the Gilded Leafing in awhile, so I thought today would be a perfect day for that! And…for an extra pop of color, I decided to pair it with Polished Pink! I realize it’s a LOT of pink, but I think it’s a fun, festive card! Hope this inspires you to use some pops of color to create a holiday-themed project, too!
Continue reading “let it snow again…”
09.18.2022…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I just love the little owl image from the Happier Than Happy Bundle! And…..I thought it would be perfect for a holiday card, so here is what I came up with! To create the forest in the background, I also used the Mountain Air Stamp Set. Hope this inspires you to use some of your “everyday” stamp sets to create a holiday-themed card!
Continue reading “let it snow…”
09.17.2022…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I looked at all of the wonderful little scraps, bits, and pieces that I had set aside on my desk, and…..I decided it was a great day to use a few of them! That being said, I ending up creating this whimsical, holiday card. The card base and the Snowflake Specialty Vellum are new, but all of the other layers and pieces are from my leftover scraps. Hope this card inspires you to use up some of your little bits and pieces, too!
Continue reading “christmas…”
09.04.2022…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to get going on those spooky cards and projects! That being said, I decided to use the Cottage Wreath Bundle, along with the Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper, to create this card! And….I absolutely love that little spider stamp! Hope this card inspires you to get started on all of your seasonal projects, too!
Continue reading “boo…”
09.10.2022…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! I’m feeling especially grateful today, and…..I’ve also been in the mood to do a farmhouse vibe project. So…..I thought this banner would be just perfect! I used a combination of several fall-themed products, including the Soft Seedlings Stamp Set, Aspen Tree Dies, Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder, and Leaf Labels. Hope this banner inspires you to create some fall farmhouse projects as well!
Continue reading “so grateful – fall farmhouse…”
09.09.2022…..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!
09.04.2022…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! It’s 100 degrees today where I live, and doesn’t seem like autumn at all, but I was totally in the mood to make a seasonal card. I decided to use the Soft Seedlings Stamp Set, along with some traditional fall colors…..Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, and Soft Suede. Hope this card inspires you to get started on all of your seasonal projects!
Continue reading “so grateful…”
08.22.22…..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 an awesome “Sketch Challenge”, designed by @papercraftbyjenniferfrost (one of our team members). Of course, you can use any stamps, images, dies, and/or punches you want…..along with your favorite cardstock, Designer Series Paper, and embellishments! How fabulous is that!?!?
I absolutely adore the Sunflower Dies, so when I saw the theme for this challenge, I knew it would be absolutely perfect!
Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We have 23 amazing projects to share, and each using a unique “flower power” inspiration from throughout the catalog!
Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own or…..use one from our team. Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.
08.12.2022…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I just love the Bottled Happiness Bundle! And…..I love using the Vintage Bottle Punch with the Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes and Effervescent Elements! Soooooo much fun!!! Hope this card inspires you to create some fun, colorful “bottles of happiness”, too!
Continue reading “#tgifc381- hey there…”
08.12.2022…..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!
08.10.2022…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! I just love using the trendy alcohol ink technique! And…..I thought it would be fun to combine it with a holiday themed card! Of course, I also had to use one of fave die sets….the Chic Dies! Hope this card inspires you to create some seasonal cards as well. It’s never to early to begin working on those holiday projects!
Continue reading “season’s greetings…”
07.22.2022…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week we have a fabulous inspiration challenge for you! Yep…..it’s a “My Favorite Things” challenge! Just pick a few (…or more) of your favorite things that you love to create with…and just go crazy! It’s easy to create when you are inspired by “your favorite things”, so go ahead and show off your favorites!
For my card, I used the Splendid Stems Dies, along with…..the Vintage Bottle Punch and Vintage Bottle Shaker Domes. I also used a watercoloring technique (…my fave technique) to create the paper that I used to die cut the stems. I hope this inspires you to use some your favorite products and techniques, as well!
07.15.2022….. Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week we have a Christmas in July Challenge for you! Yep…..It’s time to start spreading some holiday cheer, and rock some Christmas in July! We sure hope that you’ll join us!
For my card, I used the Majestic Mountain Dies, and a sentiment from the Christmas to Remember Stamp Set. I also used a non-traditional color combo…..Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, and Pacific Point. I hope this inspires you to use some unexpected color combos, as well!
07.09.2022…..Happy Saturday, my stampin’ friends! I just love all of the new products in the Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, and two of my faves are the Sweetest Cherries Bundle and the Charming Sentiments Bundle! So…..I decided to combine them together on this card! Hope this card inspires you to “mix and match” a few of your favorite products on your projects as well!
Continue reading “hey, there…”
07.04.2022…..Happy Thursday, my stampin’ friends! Now that those warm summer days are here, I’m definitely feeling those “beach vibes! And…..that I just couldn’t wait to create a card with the new A Fish & A Wish Bundle! Not only does the stamp set have some wonderful images and sentiments, but the Fish Builder Punch is just perfect for punching out the cutest little fish! Hope this card inspires you to create some “beach vibe” projects as well!
Continue reading “a sea of wishes…”
07.06.2022…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! Today, I wanted to share a card that I created for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday challenge! It’s a “Flower Power Challenge”, using any flower stamps, images, dies, and/or punches you want! How fabulous is that!?!?
I absolutely adore the new Cottage Rose Bundle (from the Abigail Rose Suite), so when I saw the theme for this challenge, I knew it would be absolutely perfect!
Be sure to join us to see what our Stampin’ Fancy Friday team created. We have 19 amazing projects to share, and each using a unique “flower power” inspiration from throughout the catalog!
Then…..you create a card or project, with inspiration of your own or…..use one from our team. Share your project on IG or FB and tag us by using #stampinfancyfriday or #fancyfridaychallenges in your post.
07.04.2022…..Happy 4th of July, my stampin’ friends! Now that summer is in full swing, I thought it would be fun to create a “beach vibe” card, using the Season of Chic Bundle! I also added lots of extra texture, and a sentiment from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set. Hope this card inspires you to create some “beachy” projects as well!
Continue reading “life is better…”
06.29.2022…..Happy Wednesday, my stampin’ friends! With July 4th just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to create this patriotic card….using the new Alphabest Bundle! It includes the Alphabest Stamp Set, along with the Best Label Punch. Soooooo much fun! Hope this card inspires you to create some patriotic projects as well!
Continue reading “happy july 4th…”
06.26.2022…..Happy Sunday, my stampin’ friends! I can’t believe that June has almost come to a close! And…..it’s already time for another Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! For this Sunday’s hop, we are featuring projects created something brand new (from the Stampin’ Up! 2022-2023 Annual Catalog, and…some returning (from the previous Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog). There are soooooo many amazing products in this BOTH catalogs, and it was really hard to choose just a few!
For my new products, I chose the adorable Happy Forest Friends Suite. There are so many wonderful images in this set, not to mention the Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper. For my returning products, I chose the Scalloped Contours Dies and the Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes. And….my little 3″ x 3″ notecards fit just perfectly in the treat box!
Continue reading “stamping sunday blog hop – this with that…”
04.17.2023…..HappyMonday, everyone! Today, some of my Artisan Design Team 2023 friends are hopping along on Instagram, and saying “goodbye” to the retiring Stampin’ Up! Colors. It was really hard for me to choose one color, but I finally decided on Bermuda Bay! For this alcohol ink technique card, I also paired Bermuda Bay with a few of the colors that are staying in the catalog…..Blackberry Bliss, Night of Navy and Old Olive.
While I’m sad to see some of these colors go, I’m also super excited with all of the amazing new colors that are now part of the permanent color families. Hope this card inspires you to create at least a few cards or projects using some of the retiring colors…..before they’re gone!
To view these projects, on the Artisan Design Team Instahop, you can go to:
Continue reading “artisan design team – goodbye retiring colors…”
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