Have you seen this hashtag before? #imbringingbirthdaysback is a campaign to encourage the use of physical birthday cards instead of digital messages on social media. Sure, it’s fun to see all those happy wishes and emoji’s on Facebook from people you hardly know. But they pale in comparison to receiving actual cards in the mail. […]
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There’s a theory that you can’t have too many flower stamps. As long as they are different styles or show different flowers, I need them!
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Make a wish with glimmer paper. I don’t use my Silver Glimmer Paper a lot, saving it for special occasions. What’s more special than a birthday wish?
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When I attended the Occasions Catalog Preview event for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators, I was lucky to win the Grateful Bunch stamp set. Since then, I’ve designed several cards with this versatile stamp set. The Thank You card below is my favorite so far. This design started as a card I considered for my Monthly Card
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I need to re-build my stash of birthday cards. So, today I’m exploring how to design and make a simple, yet elegant, birthday card!
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On today’s card design I’m working with some of the most versatile stamp sets that Stampin’ Up! sells. So, I say, “You Rock, Gorgeous Grunge!”
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There are so many wonderful ways to show someone that you love him. Or her. Today’s project illustrates how to show LOVE in a hand made card! Take a look. Isn’t this cute?! Do you recognize the stamped sentiment? It’s from Friendly Wishes. I took the Love You sentiment and inked just part of it
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It’s Wedding Season in the Phelan household. I’d give each bride and groom the same card, but my daughters don’t want to do that. So, I’m happy to make different cards, as long as I can show them here. 🙂 Here’s one. I call it an Awesomely Artistic wedding card. The color combination is one
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I probably make more holiday cards than birthday cards. But I definitely make more birthday card designs than holiday card designs. Here is a Festive Happy Birthday card for you. By the way, did you remember that you can click on the photo of any of my projects to see it full size? Unless, of
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Today I’m showing you a way to design a cool card for the Bride & Groom. Wedding season is almost here, and I’ve been making a TON of cards. While it’s easier to create a bunch of cards that are identical, I like to work with a variety of designs. Here’s one for a down-to-earth
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Exactly 10 years ago today, I became an independent Stampin’ Up! demo. It’s been a fun ride!
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I think April should be the start of the new year – No joke. Here’s a springlike birthday card design to celebrate.
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Today is the very last day of Sale-A-Bration. Here’s a fabulous birthday card that you can make with a stamp set you can earn for free.
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Happy St, Patrick’s Day to you! And may you celebrate a lucky day! Today I’m sharing an easy card that you can whip up for St. Patrick’s Day. Take a look. Instead of the typical green shamrock on a solid or rainbow background, I decided to try a WHITE shamrock on a GREEN background. I
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Do you ever want to say Thanks in a special way? I do! Today I do it by designing a hand stamped card and offering double Shopper Loyalty Points.
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