Amazingly Irresistible cards with pre-embossed papers!

I'm having SO much fun with the new Irresistibly Floral specialty papers! I have to share the three card designs I made with it this week.You can use ANY ink color on the paper (so handy!) but for all three of these samples I used Blushing Bride, a warm, subdued pink. This first one was …

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Three new birthday cards: use up scraps with these quick layouts!

So excited that's it's only two more days until kickoff! The Spring 2017 Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration 2017 start on January 4th. I will post the links here so you can see them online, if you don't have the hard copies yet (request one anytime!). I have had the new Party Animal pack of …

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Candy Cane Lane: Gingerbread Neighborhood

I love how easy this latest set of Christmas cards were to make! I just tore strips of paper "snow" and added a sentiment to the three little gingerbread houses I trimmed out of a sheet of Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper. So simple and so cute! Hand-cutting like this is the perfect thing …

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Sweet Cupcake Simple Step-Out Fancy Fold

Did you catch the quick and easy fancy fold I shared last month? Check out the Simple Step-Out Fold in the 100% Always Free Photo Tutorials section and see how fast you can make something special. I was inspired by this card I received at the 2016 Stampin' Up OnStage. Here's what it looks like …

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Specialty paper makes gorgeous techniques a breeze!

I love techniques even more when they are EASY… and this one is SO easy, with the new Irresistibly Floral specialty Designer Series Papers. They come pre-embossed with white on white, and all you do is add ink. You can sponge, spritz, brayer, splatter, stamp, sprinkle or paint–whatever you're in the mood for, and it …

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Our Little Peanut Baby Shower

I have the sweetest new baby cousin, and it was my honor to do the shower decor for Charlie's welcoming party. His momma Abbie has an elephant theme for the nursery, so I borrowed an old set of Zoo Babies and built my decorations around the color scheme. Suggested Color Combination:  Night Of Navy Smoky …

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