Stitched All Around fabulous new diecuts

Oh, I wasn't going to get this bundle!!! But my teamie Lynn is busy pushing me off the fence. Look at the lovely card she sent me this week! I don't know which is lovelier, the die cut (with the fabulous sentiment) or the cool etched effect of the lattice-work die on the card base …

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Time for Tea with this Easy Circle Swing Card

I had to make some fancy cards recently for a demonstrator sample swap I'm participating in, and since I was short on time, I turned to the Cheat Sheets and found a great card in Collection #4 that suited my needs perfectly. I am so happy that BRADS ARE BACK in the Stampin' Up catalog! …

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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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I cannot quit talking about these papers! Laser-cut Lace

Isn't this pretty? And it seriously was a 5-minute card, because the main background piece is already laser-cut and ready to use. I just cut the design I wanted from the 12×12-sized sheet, adhered it with Liquid Multipurpose Glue, and added my sentiment with some vellum and textural layers. I LOOOOOOVE monochromatic cards and especially …

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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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Lace oval frame paper: share what you love

I have a fun sneak peek to show today–the lace laser-cut paper from the upcoming catalog! Isn't this one pretty? I like the way the little floral bits go together perfectly to create a bouqet. And the White Chalk Marker was perfect for making my flowers stand out from the Crumb Cake card base. Ready …

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