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Here is a fun fancy fold card that is deceptively easy. I was inspired to create this for my niece who just left for her summer job and will be starting college in Colorado soon after. Seems time just creeps up on us all and having lost the “Covid-19” years without the usual family gatherings … Read more
The May 2022 PP features the new IN COLORS from the May 2022-April 2023 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I LOVE the new colors and it gave me inspiration for my “Give a SMILE – one card at a time” program where I love making and taking paper crafting “JOY” to the University of New Mexico … Read more
This fancy fold technique is called the Inside Out Card. The card design was inspired by Barbara VanDenBoom at Paper Tree using the FRIENDS ARE LIKE SEASHELLS stamp, embossing folder and dies. When coordinating DSP for Stampin’ Up! suites are retired and no-longer available — it can offer a challenge when trying to create a … Read more
I’ve just moved into a new house! As of yet, I still don’t have easy access to my stamping supplies. All I have is paper, ink pads, stamps, and dies. What to do? Well, because all I have on hand is paper, stamps, inks, and dies I’m going to have to get creative. This is … Read more
Thanks to Sam Calcott UK — Mixed Up Crafts– for this project. It’s a clever flower bouquet pop-up card that doesn’t need any fancy dies except for those needed for embellishments. Here I present three versions using Stampin’ Up! products for Mother’s Day and as a Congratulatory Card. I have also produced a VIDEO TUTORIAL … Read more
This week I sat down and had fun with the EASTER FRIENDS stamp set. I love the line art that lends itself to easy coloring using watercolor pencils and metallic watercolor paints. View my VIDEO TUTORIAL for all the steps and enjoy the gallery of cards listed below. All base cards are the standard 5.5″x4.25″, … Read more
I have so many followers as AVID STAMPERS that love “fancy folds” projects. This project is called a CURVED FOLD CARD. When the tabs are fitted together the card creates a curved dimensional front that stands freely on a shelf or a mantle. My Newsletter Subscribers for March got a FREE PROJECT PDF. I’ve also … Read more
I’m back with the “big wave” stamp from the Waves of Inspiration Collection. I love exploring all the ways you can use a stamp to create different techniques. In this case, the Two-Tone technique uses two complementary colors to create some depth (Balmy Blue, and Misty Moonlight) when added directly to the stamp. When the … Read more
Explore artistic expression with the Waves of the Ocean Collection. This collection was featured with detailed information in my February NEWSLETTER. Here is featured project using these seaside supplies–to dive into inspiration and swim in a sea of creativity! This collection includes DSP…but for AVID crafters…here is a tutorial to create a background using inks … Read more
This project was inspired by a professional challenge from my dear friend Amy Salib from “Make Something INC” — a fellow demonstrator. While perusing through the catalog…we both looked at the stamp and said, “I know what I want to do with this one…”. We laughed and didn’t want to share our ideas but rather … Read more
Here is a great “fancy fold” for 6″ x 6″ sized card stock or DSP to create these wonderful treat boxes! Visit my ONLINE store for a LINK for where to find all the products listed below : YOU WILL NEED:Β Β SCORE BOARDΒ BONE FOLDERΒ Designer Series Paper β SWEET TALK 12β X 12β DSP … Read more
Straight out of the 2022 Mini-Catalog — page 8 — features this inking technique using the GINGHAM Embossing Folder to create the perfect background! I love the BFF — best friends forever– sentiment offered as part of the SWEET CONVERSATIONS BUNDLE. I think this bundle offers lots of options for creating cards that are perfect … Read more
While getting ready for my “GIVE A SMILE – ONE CARD AT A TIME…” project for the UNM Children’s Hospital — I was looking for easy projects to create bags and tags for the Pediatrics Ward for Valentines Day. I love re-purposing Paper Pumpkin elements for creating an alternative project. THIS PROJECT can be applied … Read more
CACTUS CUTIES Bundle creates a “WOW” projects with some added embellishments like “googly eyes” make this card UNIQUE and come ALIVE! And special backgrounds that I have created to take the card to the next level. Download my exclusive FREE PDF for instructions & product information from my ONLINE Store and view the special Video … Read more
Create simple and elegant cards for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any occasion using the Daffodil Daydream Bundle. When you purchase the BUNDLE — you can add the Daffodil Afternoon 12″x12″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) FOR FREE during SALE-A-BRATION as a qualifying order. As an exclusive benefit to my newsletter subscribers, I sent a FREE PDF … Read more