I often use the colors in decorative paper paper packs as my inspiration for color combo’s, however sometimes I want to use a combo that doesn’t have a decorative paper pack………….. so I make my own!
I also wanted to share another card using some of the card/inks that are retiring at the end of this month, although I have made this any occasion card I think by changing the greeting this would make the perfect Mother’s Day Card.
Continue readingA new annual catalog is on the horizon and that means some new colors and products to play with. But is also means we will be bidding farewell to the five 2022 – 2024 In-colors. I have enjoyed this bright and vibrant collection of colors, so over the coming few weeks I will be sharing cards made with these as a fond farewell. Check out a card I shared the other day
Continue readingEarlier this year I tripped across the concept of Artist Trading Cards, these are small pieces of art that measures 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 and can be made from various materials, paper, card, ribbon, embellishments exactly the products that Stampin’ UP! offer. They are meant to be swapped, however it struck me that they would make perfect center pieces for a card and that is what I share today – oh and there is a short video on how the trading card came together!
Continue readingOver the next few weeks I shall be sharing some cards featuring the 2022 – 2024 In-colors. These will be retiring at the end of April, but they are likely to sell out long before that time, so if you would like to stock up on ink refills and card …… then this is the time to place your order!
Today’s card features Starry Sky, a rich blue which I have paired with Balmy Blue and the Everyday Details Stamp Set giving a bit of a shabby chic vibe going on!!
Continue readingI have shared projects using most of the exclusive Sale-a-bration goodies that you can get for free (with a qualifying order…. see here for info) Sale-a-bration finishes on Feb 29th so there is still a few more days if you want to get free goodies as well.
Today is the last of my offerings and it comes with a video!
Continue readingThere are times in our lives when we want to reach out to someone just to let them know we are thinking of them, particularly if they are going thru difficult time. A simple card, like today’s, can go a long way to lift spirits or maybe simply to bring a moment of comfort.
Continue readingHere I go again………… using my decorative paper instead of hoarding it………. and I used a whole 6×6 piece to make todays inspirational card.
Continue readingI do love the vintage technique (shabby chic) for my cards – it takes a little time but is satisfying to do and the final finish is so worth the effort. When I saw the Sale-a-bration exclusive free stamp set, Detailed Dogwood, I just knew it would be perfect for this technique, especially as it has a fine collection of eclectic images along with a beautiful dogwood spray. It also gave me a chance to use a few techniques as well.
Continue readingToday’s color combo came from a pack of embellishments. The Petal Pink and Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems come in a pack of 100 pieces and are perfect with the Forever Love Decorative Paper where each sheet has a gold foiled side. Along with the ribbon they are all part of the Forever Love Suite.
Continue readingWe are in Sale-a-bration!!! If you want to know more about it click here! Today’s card showcases one of the FREE papers as well as the embossing folder which are exclusive to the Sale-a-bration event.
You may recall I can be a bit of a hoarder when it comes to pretty paper, it is a habit I vowed to break several years ago and so far I think I am doing quite well. And why not use the paper – it does a lot of the work when designing!
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