Global Design Project 134 | Sketch Challenge Hello Rubber Stampers!! Today I created this True Gentleman Suite card. I am using it to participate in my first ever design challenge with Global Design Project. I thought this would be a good way to stretch my creativity. How does it work? Every week you are given different types of inspiration for the challenge. It could be Color, Theme or Sketch inspiration. This week Global…
My 2018 OnStage Make n’ Takes Hi Rubber Stampers!! I just wanted to pop on real quick and show you the beautiful 2018 OnStage Make n’ Takes I did last Saturday. I had so much fun with my Stampin’ Up! friends. I am super excited about all the new stuff in the 2018-2019 Annual catalog. I will share more with you in the coming weeks. Here are the Make n’…
What is a Vellum Overlay? I have always loved the look of vellum on a hand stamped card. It gives your card a soft, elegant look. What is vellum you ask? Modern ‘paper vellum’ is made of synthetic plant material and imitates actual vellum. Actual vellum is a prepared animal skin or “membrane” used as a material for writing on. Vellum is often a much underused card stock. Perhaps because…
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,…
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…
Sweet Little Someone Easter Treats Hello! Today I wanted to share with you this Easter Treats project I put together on Sunday to give to my children on Easter. I know that they are both 20-somethings, but I just love making them special projects for holidays. And if the truth were known I think they love getting candy, all prettied up, from me. I used the Sweet Little Something stamp…
Simple Rubber Stamped Cards Today I am showcasing the Floral Statements stamp set to show you how to create simple rubber stamped cards. It was one of the first stamp sets in the 2017-18 Annual Catalog that jumped out at me. I just love the large words with the floral images interspersed.. It’s so easy to make really quick and easy cards with this stamp set. You can create a…
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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…
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…
