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The Whale Of A Time suite really makes a splash with wonderful seascapes that just begs with possibilities and an ocean of inspiration! I have provided a gallery of ideas that this suite has inspired. The DSP, colors, and embellishments (seashell-shaped sequins) add so much! However, if you like me — have time on your … Read more
This month I am featuring workshops using the Forever Greenery Suite of products. During the assembly of workshop KITs, I created a table full of paper scraps! What to do with paper scraps? #simplestamping Well, follow my Video Tutorial while I create some background paper using a piece of 8.5″ x 11″ Whisper White cardstock … Read more
What’s next? Thank you for your order from my ONLINE Store and I appreciate your business Please select and email the DATE of the Session you would like to participate so I can mail your Workshop KIT Please ensure I have your EMAIL address so I can provide instructions and LINKS for the workshop! email: … Read more
The new 2020-2021 Catalog will feature 6 background stamps — three of which will be new. I wanted to demonstrate a couple of stamping techniques that you can apply to these as well as any stamps you may own. My homework following the session was to create the final cards! BACKGROUND TECHNIQUES: Watered Inking Faux … Read more
This was a challenging card…but I may have made it harder than it should be. It was definitely a learning experience and I’m anxious to share what I learned. Some tips: Don’t add DSP to the base card (unless it covers the top layer and there are NO seams). The “t-slide” needs to move smoothly. … Read more
Demonstrator Pre-Order Products and #simplestamping technique Due to COVID-19, Stampin’ Up! canceled the Spring ON STAGE convention to launch the new catalog across the global market. Albeit a good decision — I missed the opportunity to join 2,000 of my best friends in Atlanta to view the products and create samples! But once I got … Read more
The fancy gatefold card is easy and quick if you follow my Video Tutorial. I also feature a quick coloring technique using craft foam and my Stamparatus. I provide all the dimensions and featured products below. What you need to make the Fancy Gatefold Card CARDSTOCK and DIMENSIONS: Base card 12″ x 5.5″ / Scored … Read more
The Telescoping Circle Card is fast and easy to make. You can adapt it for any occasion and is another “fancy folds” technique! This card would make a great Holiday Card that can hang as a decoration or a birthday card for a friend. You can also adapt it as an elegant tag on a … Read more
This week I feature some EASY coloring techniques using the Ornate Garden Suite. This is an “early release” item that will be featured in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog scheduled to go live on 3 June 2020. It is packed with floral designs and lots of sentiments and contains two bundles…making it a “mega-suite”. The … Read more
This week I explored techniques and ideas for using products from the Tropical Oasis Suite featured from the Mini-Catalog. The more I played with the products; the more fun I had creating cards using several techniques. I wanted to find ways that the set can be used to get the best creative versatility. More importantly, … Read more
If you are a member of my STAMPING FUSION FB Group — you can view the weekly FB LIVE videos I post on cardmaking. This week I demonstrated the “180 Degree Stamping” technique for creating backgrounds. This technique is “simple stamping” at it’s best. All you need is ink, paper, and stamps. This technique is … Read more
Here’s another “fancy folds” card pattern that is perfect for special occasions and lends itself well to layers of color and texture. The added surprise is that it opens to create an elegant easel that can be treasured and appreciated. I created two versions…one for EASTER and another that I think is perfect for MOTHER’S … Read more
If you are a member of my STAMPING FUSION FB group; you will be able to view my quick and easy tutorials on how to create these fun cards. Here is my gallery of cards and directions! Please LIKE, SHARE and leave a comment! Let me know how you are doing!! Twisted Easel Card: Supply … Read more
Join me for during my YOUTUBE LIVE session while I shared projects created this week while socially distancing from my craft room. I created over 50 cards during the month of March which are marked for sending out to my “give a smile – one card at a time” campaign. Get more information from the … Read more
Week TWO of Stamp Art Connection’s socially distancing through crafting campaign. With time on my hands, I dedicated the week exploring ways the Grace’s Garden Bundle could be used. I started by following directions from Mary Deatherage, Stamp-N-Lingers “Grace’s Garden Gateway Card” and created a card for my Mother-In-Law’s birthday. Thank you, Mary! This is … Read more