Like to color? Three to see

Postcard Pals Card Color Combo Melon Mambo Petal Pink So Saffron Mango Melody Need Supplies? http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa I recently hosted a mail-in sample swap for Stampin' Up demonstrators to help provide us with a fun variety of cards made with different sets from the new Idea Book & Catalog. We demos LOVE "swapping"–we get great ideas …

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Beary perfect with the Stamparatus!

Isn't this bear too cute? I have to giggle when I use this stamp because he does NOT fit the image of the typical countrified teddy bear our grandmas used to stamp with. If that's the picture you get in your head when I tell you I stamp, you're pretty far off the mark! Today, …

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Ombre inking technique samples

Hey crafty chicks! I promised to share the finished cards from this Stamparatus technique post and here's the first set. I had so much fun picking out sets of three shades of the same color to use for this ombre inking technique! This first card used Pool Party, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay. My cardstock …

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Little elephant welcome baby card

Babies are so fun! Our family expanded last weekend to add another cousin, so I jumped on the excuse to make baby cards. I had this color combo in mind as soon as I saw the new Little Elephant stamp set and punch bundle in the 2018-19 Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalog. It's sooo …

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Mini Photo Tutorial: Skinny Strips Background

I accidentally cut my new Tropical Escape patterned paper wrong and wound up with a bunch of 6 x .5 inch strips! But they weren't wasted, because came up with a unique background mat that will be the perfect complement to your fun and whimsical line art images like the little lemonade stand from Sunny …

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Quick and cool summer layouts

I tested the stampin' waters this weekend to see if my sprained wrist was up to some action. I've been so bored without my favorite hobby!I even tried stamping with my left hand, that's how desperate I got!!! So I worked on some simple thank you cards for an hour Friday, then waited to see …

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