I enjoy making all kinds of cards, but I really like a simple and clean masculine card. It can make a bold statement, just like my guy! This brown-and-white design is interesting. First of all, it’s not just 2-tone. I used both Soft Suede and Early Espresso. I had considered using Very Vanilla instead of
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Way to go! Bravo! Today’s card is the first project in which I show a sneak peek from the new 2014-15 annual catalog! The photopolymer stamp set is called Bravo and it says that in 13 different ways! This set couldn’t arrive at a better time. I find that I want to make a card
Starting today, you can save 20-50 percent on retiring products! Stampin’ Up! never did this before, so be sure to take advantage. These items won’t last long. Check out this card design! This card is made with the Hearts a Flutter and the Love & Laughter stamp sets. Right now, you can purchase the clear
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It really is a countdown this year. Since retiring products are available only while supplies last, I’m watching the lists so closely. One of my very favorite sets is retiring: Clockworks. This stamp set is so much fun to use. I admit that I used it most often for masculine cards. But I’ve also used
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Watercolor designs make me happy! I just love the soft look. So easy on the eyes and the mind! I started with the Happy Watercolor stamp set. So happy! I added a sheet of the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper and used those colors to complete the card. Once again, Stampin’ Up! did the difficult
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It’s a dreary Monday, so I decided to Make a Wish Today. What do I wish for? Design inspiration, of course! Here is what I came up with. I’m having so much fun with the Perfect Pennants stamp set from the Occasions catalog. While I’ve used all the stamps in this set, I always come
With the announcement about the retiring stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! and the FREE SHIPPING that ends tonight, I started to think about some of my favorite projects. Take a look. Clockworks – This is the set I’m saddest to lose. I used it for many masculine card designs. In fact, I gave this
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I have my guesses, but I usually guess wrong. I know what I like. I always hope that my favorites will make it to the new catalog. So, what do you think? Will Happy Watercolor from the Occasions Catalog will be in the next annual catalog? We won’t know that for a while. However, the
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Sometimes, you just feel like making a card with no stamping required. Some people use punch art for these cards. I’m not a big fan of punch art, although I admit I’ve been working on a couple of these types of projects. But here is a card I made last week. Colors are Smokey Slate,
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Today’s Tip: Add lots of card stock layers to your card. When you choose your colors carefully, it always adds so much to the card design! This card was so simple to make. It literally took me less than 10 minutes! I started with the sentiment watercolor smudge from the Happy Watercolor stamp set in
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I know it’s April 1, but in our family today it’s a birthday celebration! No Fooling! Today is my twin daughters’ birthday! Here’s a fun celebration card. Today, I started with the colors: Basic Gray and Pool Party, with just a little Tangerine Tango and Whisper White. Yes, Whisper White IS a color. To be truthful,
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Eggplant and gold – a rich combination. So beautiful, I can’t believe I forgot to post a photo of this card. I had planned to show it on March 4 – Mardi Gras! However, I just love these colors together. So, here it is on March 31! A second thing that makes this card so
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Here’s another example of how to use card kits parts to make a card. The most important elements on this card came from the Good as Gold Card Kit, a product you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration: Designer Series Paper with the gold foil dots, Gold Elastic Cord, Gold Foil Banner. Gold is HOT
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Here is an obvious idea: Card kits make it easy to stock up on cards! I’m always so reluctant to take advantage of these time-savers. However, they really help me out! Here’s a cute example, using the Good as Gold Card Kit. Important Breaking News… Good as Gold is one of the items you can
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Did you realize that you can use Washi Tape for background on your cards? It’s so easy. Just attach each strip right next to another one. Check out today’s project. Look! I used the See Ya Later stamp set from Sale-A-Bration. That’s no surprise. I love this set and you can earn it for free!
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