Shepherd’s Care cards with masking techniques

I do love a good technique stamp set! You know, the kind that just call out for cool backgrounds and lend themselves to a variety of fun ways to learn some new skills. Shepherd’s Care (from the Stampin’ Up 2024 Holiday mini catalog) is definitely one of those intriguing sets you can do SO many …

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Changing leaves for fall sympathy cards

Recently my friend Kristine sent me a stunner of a card completely colored with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. I had to try it right away! It takes a little time to stamp and color, but it’s soooo relaxing, and the finished card is definitely worth the extra time! If you love the Blends markers, this …

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What I made with my Regal Winter Suite Sampler

Last month’s Suite Sampler featured Regal Winter, a gorgeous new wintery-holidays inspired 12×12 paper pack from Stampin’ Up, with all the elegant trimmings! I so enjoyed the richly colored floral patterns, so unlike anything else out there. If you like the Regals color family, this is the pack for YOU! Here’s a sampling of what …

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What I made with my Suite Sampler: Wildly Flowering

I loved the beautiful bohemian tones of the August Suite Sampler and was able to come up with sooo many cards and pages using it! It’s not often you get supplies that work so beautifully together. And I wasn’t sure some of the bigger floral prints in the paper pack would work for me. But …

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What I made with my Country Woods Suite Sampler

I really enjoyed myself making the inspiration projects for the July 2024 Suite Sampler featuring the Country Woods and Country Lace paper packs! The prints are so useful and pretty, and the soft shabby chic colors are right up my alley. I bet you can guess the aqua painted wood one was my favorite! I …

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What I made with my Unbounded Beauty Suite Sampler

The May 2024 box was super fun to dive into, with its emphasis on the new In Colors Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash, Pretty in Pink and Shy Shamrock. They pair so well everything coordinated perfectly and made it easy to pull projects together. Here’s some of my favorites of the simple and bright …

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