Today I have a bit of a shabby chic/vintage feel to my card, I have used the Split Card Texture Dies to create a stencil then broke out the Blending Brushes and got to work with some Soft Suede Ink. I did not set out to create shabby chic, but the colors then using Distress Gold Specialty Paper kinda turned it into one! Go with the flow I say!
Continue readingToday I bring you a card where decorative paper takes center stage, some ‘tone-on-tone’ stamping and a little ribbon! I have used the Cottage Rose Stamp set to make this into a ‘Get Well’ card, although I think the layout and colors would work equally as well for a birthday, thank you or a ‘just because’ kind of card.
Continue readingOver the last few weeks I have been sharing cards made with the Lovely Layers Vellum Pack, today I share the 4th design which I have showcased the Lovely and Lasting Stamp set with the coordinating Lasting Label Punch. As I explained in my first design I am pairing each one with a 2022 – 2024 In-Color – today features Starry Sky.
Continue readingI think you may have guessed that Splendid Thoughts Stamp Set with the coordinating Splendid Stems Dies is a firm favorite in my stash!. This must be the 6th or 7th card I have shared in the last couple of months.
Today I am using this bundle to demonstrate a die stenciling technique, where I have used the dies to create stencils which gives a really neat coloring technique.
Continue readingAs a Stampin’ UP! demo I get my hands on new products about4 – 6 weeks ahead of their public release, I also get to attend events, virtual and in person, where Stampin’ UP! shares ideas and designs. So it was in June when I was able to get my hands on the Splendid Day Suite of products and was able to make several samples which I have shared in the last few weeks. (link below if you missed them)
Continue readingToday’s card just uses card and paper – no stamps, no ink……………… just paper/card!!!. The He’s The Man Designer Series Paper Pack has a variety of masculine designs and a whole bunch of die-cut embellishments. I was able to create this masculine card by using the contents of the pack and some card.
Continue readingWe can get caught up with techniques and fancy folds – sometimes it is nice to create something sweet and simple – so today’s card uses just Paper, Ink and Stamps. There is a video sharing some basic stamping techniques – so if you are new to stamping this is just the card for you!!
Continue readingHaving a standard recipe for the layers of a card can be a good start in the design process, today’s card follows a recipe I use quite a lot. That is my starting point, then I choose my colors and stamp set (s).
I may have shared in the past……………….. I love punches, they are one of the first things I look for when a new catalog comes out so while the layout is straightforward I have gone a little overboard with my punches. 🙂
Continue readingA few days ago I shared a scrapbook page layout where the theme was our favorite color combination challenge – Check it out here. I recognize not everyone is into scrapbooking so I have taken some of the elements on the page to create this celebration card – very much my style using panels with a little bling from the Flower Trinkets.
Continue readingThe other week I shared the Lovely Layers Vellum Pack, today I share the 3rd design in my series which I have showcased the Splendid Stems Dies. As I explained in my first design I am pairing each one with a 2022 – 2024 In-Color – today features Parakeet Party – which is currently my favorite!.
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