Today I used the Ornamental Pine stamp set from the Holiday catalog to create my easy elegant Christmas card design. Take a look. When using Ornamental Pine, I typically stamp the branches and needles in a dark green like Always Artichoke and the cones in a dark brown like Early Espresso. This card is monochromatic. […]
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I updated my Facebook status the other night, saying that I was attending a new catalog launch for Stampin’ Up! demos. I also said that I won a free stamp set. Today is the first day that Stampin’ Up! policy allows me to share a project I made with that set. Are you ready for
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I’m not a real plaid person. I like stripes. I like lots of stripes. But place them perpendicular to each other and I’m not so comfortable. Today, however, I worked outside the box. I decided to add a little plaid to my card design, using Designer Series Paper. It made me smile! I like banners.
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Today’s project shows how to make an easy Hanukkah card without a Hanukkah stamp. This idea was CASEd from a card by Yapha Mason. Take a look. I depicted a traditional Hanukkiah. It’s often called a menorah, but has room for 9 candles. According to tradition, 8 are of one height, while the 9th is
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Today, we take the time to remember why we are thankful. I am truly thankful for my wonderful family, my good health and fabulous lifestyle. I am so lucky to have the best career. I get to do what I enjoy best – create cards and scrapbooks – and I am fortunate to base my
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I like to have a stash of hand made cards, ready to send when the need arises. Alas, I never seem to have just the right one available. Am I too fussy? Or do I just like to design a new card at every opportunity? Nevertheless, I like to design cards that have a general
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Either you love it or you hate it. Designer Series Paper, that is. I don’t use it nearly enough. But patterned paper has its benefits. Today I use Designer Series Paper for an easy background on my card design. Take a look. The paper is all part of the Back to Black Designer Series Paper.
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The Weekly Deals have been around for a while. I think that many of us no longer take the time to examine the special prices. But we should. For example, this week, the wooden version of the stamp set Truly Grateful is on sale for 25 percent off, or $20.96. It’s such a great set.
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Have you started to think about holiday cards? I have. My first decision is always: What style will I use? Here is a design that is very striking! I started with Endless Wishes, one of the most fun stamp sets in the Holiday Catalog! It’s a photopolymer stamp set, which makes it super easy to
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I love an easy card that looks like it took a lot of skill and time to complete. This Stampin’ Up! bundle makes this possible. Check out this easy Halloween card! I started with Holiday Home, a cute photopolymer stamp set from the Holiday Catalog. I stamped a couple of houses in Jet Black StazOn Ink
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I don’t post projects by other people very often. If I see a card I especially like, I will CASE (Copy And Share Everything) it and develop a new design. But my upline, Janice Weightman made this card. I love it, just the way it is. So, I decided to share it with you today.
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As we approach the holiday season, my crafting time must be used effectively. Again, today, I’m focusing on an easy-to-make card. One of my favorite color combinations is Hello Honey and Blackberry Bliss. Such rich colors and such a good contrast. Add a little Always Artichoke and plenty of Whisper White and you have a
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Here is a most festive, cute, fun, easy to make Welcome Baby card! Take a look: I started with Zoo Babies – a favorite stamp set from the Annual Catalog. I don’t use it very often, but that’s only because I don’t have the opportunity to make many cards for new babies. Colors are Bermuda
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