06.30.2018… Ok, can we just seriously talk about “elements” for a minute?  Whether you actually like to call them “elements”, or accessories, or a even a gathering of various materials & supplies….. “elements” are one of the things that the 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog is chockful of!  This, of course, is one of the reasons that I’m forever addicted to Stampin’ Up products.  Whether it be trendy, traditional, romantic, whimsical, or vintage…..the variety of styles and product choices is amazing!

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06.26.18… I am a lover (…bordering on obsession) of paper crafting accessories and gadgets, especially Stampin’ Up! accessories and gadgets!  The brand new 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is chockful of so many wonderful stamp sets and ink pads, and the accessories and gadgets just can’t be beat.  From the new Designer Series Paper, ribbon, and sequins…to the new Framelits and the Textured Impressions Embossing Folders…this catalog has it all!  So on this card, I just couldn’t help myself and I incorporated lots of those amazing new products. into my design.

One of my favorite new products that I used on this card was the Share What You Love Designer Series Paper.  It was also my inspiration for creating this card for the latest Global Design Project #GDP144 (Case the Designer – Charlet Mallett). Continue reading “especially for you (#gdp144)…” →

06.10.18… It’s such a beautiful day outside today…only 75 degrees.  I know that summer is going to be here any day now (with temperatures climbing over 100º ), so I’m really grateful for this gorgeous weather!

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06.02.18… The wonderful variety of Designer Series Paper that Stampin’ Up! offers in each and every new catalog is always something I truly look forward to. And… the new Designer Series Paper in the Stampin’ Up! 2018-2019 catalog does not disappoint! On this latest creation of mine, I paired a piece of the new Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper along with some Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. Both of this paper collections come in a handy 6″ x 6″ size, which I love!

If you’d like to see all of the new Designer Series Paper collections in the new Stampin’Up! 2018-2019 catalog, you’ll want to watch this video!

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