I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the new products in this new 2020 Annual Catalog seem to have tons of texture. For example, this Designer Series Paper, called In Good Taste, is loaded with visual texture. When looking at it, you almost think you could feel the texture. I…
I love a square card! It’s kind of unexpected, kind of different. Yes, it requires a little more postage if you’re mailing it. But it’s hip to be square! I played around with a technique that I saw Jennifer McGuire do today. She calls it spotlighting, but it’s different than…
The Blossoms in Bloom made a great study in black & white! I can’t say that I’ve ever done a card without some additional color, and I really think this set makes it work! It’s a Puzzle! First I cut the thinner of the two dies from Basic Black.…
I am so excited about Forever Greenery! It is a suite of products that is full of lush greenery with gorgeous gold accents. And it will be available to order TODAY after noon (MT) when our new Annual Catalog goes live! Here is my first card from this suite. This…
This is it! Today is your last opportunity to grab some of the retiring goodies from the Last Chance Product List! Tomorrow we start the day with a brand new catalog with lots of fun new products. But in case you want to get a little bit more of the…
Introducing Magenta Madness! We have a new In Color that is, ummm…shall I say bright?! It’s called Magenta Madness and I love it! It is not your mama’s baby pink. Did I tell ya? 😎 This card design is in response to a card challenge over at CAS. It’s their…
Read this to find out about a new Stampin’ Up! promotion. I have added a Q & A below the promotion description to answer some of my most frequently asked questions. PICK A FREE BUNDLE STARTER KIT PROMOTION It’s a bundle bash! If you are someone who has been thinking…
There is something about this card that just makes me really happy! Maybe it’s the contrast of gray and white with pops of yellow. Perhaps it’s the sparkle of the gems scattered about. Whatever it is, this Blossoms in Bloom Bundle is going to be one of my new favorites.…
“Distinctive” = characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others. “Distinktive” = photo-realistic style images that have a special texture that give added depth and dimension in a single step. This new photopolymer stamp set, Blossoms in Bloom, offers the Distinktive stamps and you…
Who’s the best dressed lady on the block? Why it’s the one carrying this very stylish purse, of course! 🙂 Today finishes my walk through the catalogs, taking a look at all of the retiring Designer Series Papers. This one, Best Dressed, has been one of my favorites. I’ve used…
Today for Technique Tuesday, I’d like to show you how to partial die cut using the Country Club Designer Series Paper. This paper is on the Last Chance Products List, and one that I’m highlighting once more before they are gone. Most of the cards I’ve seen (and made) with…
Come take a peek at Celebrate Sunflowers! I don’t know if I can express how excited I am about this new bundle! The artwork in the stamp set is beautiful and these dies are amazing! My Pre-Order came in the mail and I couldn’t wait to dive in and play…
What fun! Christmas cards in MAY??? Unheard of! But I found another Challenge that I was drawn to. It’s called the Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge, and this week’s challenge is to use an Embossing Technique, which I embraced fully (as you will see!) Here is the Challenge Banner. And here…
Going Dotty! I stumbled upon a new card challenge today that caught my eye and led me straight to my crafting room! It’s the Less is More Challenge #420: Going Dotty. It’s a One Layer Card challenge ~ always a challenge for me, a big layering gal! Here is the…
I’ve got one more Tropical Oasis card for you today, as I’m doing a “walk” through the Spring Mini Catalog one last time. We are so close to the revealing of the new catalog! It’s time to use up some old to make room for new, but ugh! I’m going…
