3D Project: Gatefold Accordion Album
Here is a 3D project for creating a 6 x 5.25″ album for photos or scrapbooking. Make and give as a gift with photos as a special memento. Or, make and give as a wedding, baby shower, or anniversary gift Read More
FANCY FOLD MOTION CARD: Venetian Blinds Card featuring SALE-a-bration Products
This is a fancy folds “motion card”. The front flap lifts like a Venetian blind — it’s so much fun. I use several products featured during the 2022 SALE-a-brations offering. Video Tutorial Materials: Wonderful World Stamp (SALE-a-bration) Wonderful World 12″x12″ Read More
Splendid Thoughts: Layering & Stamping Techniques
What really attracted me to this Suite was its versatility. You can stamp, layer with die-cuts, or combine the SPLENDID DAY suite of products to create beautiful cards. Here I will demonstrate how you can stamp and then use the Read More
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The Framed Rosette Card
Create a “WOW” card! This is an Avid Stamper’s dream card. But any stamper can learn how to assemble a simple rosette to create a striking focal point. Then embellish with die-cut flowers and leaves on a textured background using Read More
Hello Ladybug: 5″x7″ Step Ladder Card
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 Read More
Paper Pumpkin Alternative Project – Boxes, Bags & Tags
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 Read More
Fancy Fold: Inside Out Card
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 Read More
Coloring Techniques: Using PAPER, INK, STAMPS, and Dies
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 Read More
Fancy Fold – Flower POP-UP Card
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 Read More
Having Fun with Easter Friends
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 Read More
Fancy Folds with the Flowering Tulips Dies
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 Read More
Tonal Stamping using the WAVE of INSPIRATION “wave” stamp
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 Read More
Techniques: Ink Blending & Clear Embossing with the Waves of Inspiration stamp
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 Read More
Every Chapter Stamp: Watercolor Pencil & Gilded Leafing Techniques
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 Read More