Paper Butterfly Accents make everything better!

If you’re like me and sometimes find die-cuts a bit tedious, especially if they’re super detailed, then you will love hearing about these gorgeous little guys! Stampin’ Up has laser-cut butterflies in five different configurations and sizes and there’s a host of fun things you can do with them (stamp, spritz, sponge, layer, emboss, heat …

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Brighter Skies cards send sunshine

I NEEDED these bright colors and simple, happy motifs after the rainy and gloomy winter we’ve been having! In January I always enjoy turning from the regal tones, metallics and elegance to something bold and cheerful. The 2024 Spring mini catalog from Stampin’ Up didn’t disappoint! (Need one? Contact me!) I ordered the Brighter Skies …

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Winter Woods & Deer holiday cards

Ahhh, I love this scene! The deer are just so peaceful and delicate in the lightly falling snow. As soon as I spotted this new background stamp from Stampin’ Up’s 2023 holiday mini catalog, I couldn’t wait to play with it! PRO TIP: I ended up CUTTING it (yes, the actual rubber stamp!) and I …

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Sunflower stencil cards are super sweet!

Ahhh this is my favorite new product in the Stampin’ Up holiday mini catalog this fall! The Abundant Beauty stencils (#162331) are soooo easy and fast to use, I made twelve cards the first time I sat down to play! Check out this little gallery of goodness for some simple WOW layouts with these stencils. …

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Five Tricks Designers Know about BIG Floral Images

Ever had a gorgeous flower stamp but it was just so big you didn't know what to do with it except stamp it right in the middle of a plain card front? Well, here's five tips from a former graphic designer (me!) about ways to use shake up that boring old look and get more …

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Free Tutorial: Instant Color Soft Pastels with Versamark

I had so much fun with my new pastels the other day! But I forgot to photograph the cards before I went on vacation, and I just remembered to post them. You don't want to miss this new/old technique! In my video I share 4 card ideas you can do in just moments using regular …

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