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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

The new Stampin’ Up! September – December 2023 Mini Catalog goes “live” to customers on September 6, 2023!

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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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