What to do with Artist Trading Cards

March 22, 2024March 15, 20241 Comment

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Earlier 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!

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Rock & Roll Masculine Card Idea

March 20, 2024March 11, 2024Leave a comment

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A few days ago I shared a a funky fold card featuring the Rock and Roll decorative paper pack, I decided to take the idea for a simpler fold and paired it with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder which seemed to be a perfect match!

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Notecard with Folder Gift Idea

March 18, 2024March 11, 2024Leave a comment

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Time for a 3D project, this will make a wonderful gift for a hostess, co-worker, teacher or an item to sell in a craft fair if you are into that.

My version has 3 notecards with envelopes but I think I could squeeze at least one more into the folder without too much trouble.

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Ink . Stamp . Share Blog Hop ~ Easter/Spring

March 16, 2024March 11, 20246 Comments

Once again I am thrilled to be taking part in the Ink . Stamp . Share blog hop, we are a group of Stampin’ Up!®️Demonstrators from around the globe here to bring you inspiration through creativity!

You will have either arrived from Tammy’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . This month our theme is Easter or Spring…………. I have chosen to go with the Easter theme!

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Translucent Florals Trellis Birthday Card

March 15, 2024March 5, 2024Leave a comment

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Today I am sharing a really cute technique card that uses some of the products that are available as on-line exclusives ~ these are products that are not in a catalog but can be found in my Stampin’ UP! on-line store and to make things easy I have put links to them below!

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Joyful Cuppa

March 13, 2024March 5, 2024Leave a comment

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Over 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!!

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Notes of Nature ~ Vellum Card # 2

March 11, 2024February 25, 2024Leave a comment

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The other day I shared a card using the the Delightful Doilies Hybrid Embossing Folder with Vellum Card. I promised to share what I would do with the vellum piece left over from that card and today is the day!!!!!

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How to use Hybrid Embossing Folders

March 9, 2024March 5, 2024Leave a comment

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Today I share a video on using the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder which allows you to stamp, emboss and cut a whole host of greetings for your card making. I am also featuring the Gold Foiled Flowers Card and Envelope pack which has 10 divine card bases with very pretty die-cut envelopes – making your card crafting even easier!

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Funky Folds Hop ! ~ Gatefold with an Extra Bit!

March 7, 2024March 5, 20246 Comments

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Welcome to the Funky Folds Hop ~ a community for like minded paper crafters who love to make cards with funky folds and to share our ideas. Funky actually means “modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way” so hang onto your hats and see what the talented artisans have to offer 🙂

We don’t have a specific theme ” anything goes” it is all about the fold!!

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Simple Z Fold Card with Some Sponging

March 6, 2024February 25, 20242 Comments

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The current mini catalog has a very pretty card and envelope pack called Gold Foiled Flowers & Envelopes, while they are very pretty to use by themselves you can always make them go further by cutting one up and using it as the focal point of a card.

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