It’s finally here. The very last day of Sale-A-Bration. Today is the last day you can earn free Sale-A-Bration products just for shopping. It’s definitely the most fun time of year to shop for Stampin’ Up! stuff! Check out this card. What can I earn for free & how can I do it? This card […]
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I love to hand stamp cards. I want my cards to be memorable. I want my cards to look like I’ve put everything into them, but I simply don’t have the time to do that. Hmmm. Does any of this sound like you? It’s definitely me lol! Today’s card shows a tip to achieve that
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I love to use layers of paper in my card designs. I like to use embellishments. However, I’m not comfortable with the “over the top” designs using lots of each. Let me be clear. There’s nothing wrong with over the top cards. But I’m not good at them. I find that my designs look messy.
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Happy National Chocolate Day! Now this is something worth celebrating! And it definitely deserves a hand stamped card! Say it with a card What makes this card so well suited to National Chocolate Day? Here are a few reasons: It includes hand stamped images of yummy chocolate – kind of obvious, isn’t it? It’s fast
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Here’s a little more inspiration for Stampin’ Up! 24-Hour Stamp Sale. This promotion allows you to purchase cling-mount rubber stamp sets from the annual catalog at 15% off. NO limits. NO minimums. Just shop as much, or as little, as you like! I had planned to post photos all day, but it’s exhausting. Plus, I’m
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Just because… with Lovely You! Often, while I don’t say it on the card, I send one “just because”. This was one of the first stamp sets I purchased when it was introduced in last year’s annual catalog. The flower images are all simple, but fun! Even whimsical! And the sentiments… Perfect for giving to
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As promised, here’s another card made with a stamp set that you can buy during the 24-Hour Stamp Sale. It’s designed with Flowers of Friendship – a stamp set with clean lines and beautiful sentiments. It’s stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and hand colored with Stampin’ Blends. Such a beautiful look for a special
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It doesn’t happen that often, but Stampin’ Up! is running a 24-hour stamp sale today, Wednesday, October 20. Most cling-mount rubber stamps from the annual catalog are discounted 15%. If you’re thinking about buying some stamps, why not take advantage of this wonderful opportunity? Starting now, and throughout the day, I’m going to display cards
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Why send a hand stamped card??? Why send a hand stamped card??? After all, we’re all really busy. Who has the time to make a card, let alone mail a card? And the cost of postage is always climbing! Have you heard that this year the Post Office expects even more delivery delays? I mean,
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A simple design that POPS! That’s what I call perfection in a card design! I like a card that has clean lines. Simple elements. Colors that support each other. A card where each element brings something special to the overall card design. And all of it together, makes you say WOW. To me, that the
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Only a couple of days left to buy items retiring with the January-June 2021 mini catalog. So, please act quickly. You don’t want to be disappointed. This paper is part of the Dandy Garden 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper pack. It will no longer be available for purchase after July 1. The flower designs
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Working with Paper Layers on your Card This is one of my favorite design elements. They add so much, that I probably spend most of my planning time to choose my paper layers. When I was a new card maker, my typical card had these layers: Card base 1 or 2 rectangular mats Top layer,
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The new Stampin’ Up! catalog sales period starts today. This is a day that’s always highly anticipated! And today is no different! NEW – Quiet Meadow Stamp Set Don’t you love those flowers? They’re from the Quiet Meadow stamp set. This is a brand new stamp set in the new Stampin’ Up! catalog. When I
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I’m always looking for new ways to send a fun card that says Hello. I think today I nailed it! How I designed this card Today’s creative journey started with the Designer Series Paper. This sheet is one from the Playing with Patterns 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP). I LOVE this paper. In
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Easy to Make Birthday Card I often say that patterned paper is a great “tool” for making a card. I love to stamp – it’s the most fun part of making a card! But Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers save some stamping time. They also provide all or part of a color palette for your
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