Simple Stamping Birthday Card: Beauty Abounds & Better Together

Simple Stamping Birthday Card

Simple Stamping Birthday Card Hello Paper Crafters!! Today we are making this Simple Stamping birthday card (#simplestamping) . I designed this as the first project for my new class: Introduction to the Art of Rubber Stamping. This card was designed with the February #simplestamping Challenge from Stampin’ Up! in mind. The project perimeters this month for a #simplestamping card include stamps, ink, paper & designer series paper. Beauty Abounds Stamp…

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Coloring Designer Series Paper Is So Much Fun!!

coloring designer series paper

Coloring Designer Series Paper with Stampin’ Blends Hello! Have you ever colored Designer Series Paper? Coloring Designer Series Paper is a great option when you want to add color and give your card a more personal touch. The Springtime Foils Specialty DSP is gorgeous on its’ own but when colored with Stampin’ Blends it has a real WOW factor. Coloring for adults has become all the rage. “It relieves stress,…

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Fussy Cutting with Heartfelt Blooms [How to Tutorial]

fussy cutting

Use Fussy Cutting with Heartfelt Blooms I just love this stamp set. When I first saw it I thought it was nice, but that it was limited. Then, the more I played with it the more I realized it was quite versatile. You can see the other projects I created with it here and here. The main technique I used to create this card is called fussy cutting. It is…

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Don’t Miss Out on Sale-A-Bration 2018

Sale-A-Bration 2018

Only 10 Days Left Sale-A-Bration 2018 is the best time to be a Stampin’ Up! customer. We appreciate you and we have put together an amazing selection of FREE products for you. Below you will see the 3 brochures: The Sale-A-Bration 2018 Catalogs:                   Sale-A-Bration 2018 3rd Release                   Sale-A-Bration 2018 2nd Release  …

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Distinktive Stamps Inspire Toile Themed Card [Tutorial]

Distinktive stamps

Distinktive Stamps Have you heard of Stampin’ Up!’s new Distinktive stamps? The stamp lays down the ink at different opacities giving the finished image more depth.  Just ink the surface lightly for a perfect photographic finish. The process for creating this type of rubber stamp is such a revolutionary process that Stampin’ Up! has a patent pending!!   Inspiration Do you like fabric patterns? I love them!! Distinktive stamps lend…

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Heartfelt Blooms and Stampin’ Blends Photo-Realistic Card: [Tutorial]

Photo-Realistic card

Photo-Realistic Card What is the hard part about creating a piece of art? Most people say they can’t draw. When you use rubber stamps the hard part, the drawing, is done for you. You say you are not an artist? I say you are now! Create a photo-realistic card when you combine this unique stamp set, Heartfelt Blooms, with Stampin’ Blends. Let me show you how to make this beautiful…

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Throwback Thursday: Happy Wishes Birthday Card [Tutorial]

Good Friend/Happy Wishes Birthday Card

Throwback Thursday: Happy Wishes Birthday Card We are going to make a Happy Wishes birthday card today. What is Throwback Thursday you ask? It’s when I take a card that I made many years ago, because we all know you can’t give away your samples, and use new stamps, papers and embellishments to create a modern version of that card. Sometimes you don’t need a brand new idea. Sometimes you…

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Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes: 2 Simple Ideas

valentine's day treat boxes

2 Simple Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes Looking for easy Valentine’s Day treat boxes? Stampin’ Up! has a mini pizza box and a clear tiny treats box that are perfect for this project. With just a little bit of paper, stamped images and embellishments, you can create multiples in a snap. Aren’t these Valentine’s Day Treat boxes so cute! They are the perfect size for holding a variety of candy (Kisses,…

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The Answer to your Masculine Valentine’s Day Card Dilemma

masculine valentine's day card

Masculine Valentine’s Day Card Are you having difficulty coming up with a Masculine Valentine’s Day Card for that special guy in your life? Then I have the perfect project for you! As I continue with my Painted with Love Suite series, I have created a simple to put together card that is sure to please the receiver. I chose a neutral color palette to give this card a masculine feel.…

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Painted with Love Lots to Love Boxes

Hello Paper Crafters, Aren’t these Painted with Love Lots to Love Boxes adorable? And they are so easy to make. I have had so much fun playing with the Painted with Love Suite. I just love the colors and the images. So many easy Valentine’s Day crafting possibilities! Here are more ideas using the Painted with Love Suite. These boxes are made with card stock and then a 3″ X…

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