If you watched my Facebook Live this week, you saw me demonstrate the ‘Scrappy Strip’ technique for cards. If you’re like me, you save those extra little strips of Designer Paper that are left over after you complete a project–they’re just too pretty to throw away! I love this…
Given that we are only a few short weeks away from Christmas, my Facebook Live video this week was a quick look at how to do the “Scrappy Strip” technique. If you’re still in need of making some last-minute Christmas cards, this technique is perfect. As an added benefit,…
Beginning Tuesday, December 8th, Stampin’Up! is having their Year-End Sale! What does this mean for you? Almost ALL of the items in the current Holiday catalog will be offered at a discount. Although the sale will run through January 4th, the items sell out very quickly, sometimes in a…
The Evergreen Embossing Folder has such great detail in it that making a background with it really catches the eye. While it looks great with any cardstock, using foil paper really brings out the design. This card is quick to make but is very elegant! Cut Cardstock: Card…
For my Facebook Live videos yesterday, I created this delightful “gnome-home” treat bag that holds a Christmas tree cake and five teabags. It reminds me of an old fashioned gingerbread house. Such a cute way to present someone with a Christmas treat! If you missed the video, you can…
The Peaceful Nativity stamp set has lovely images that are great for coloring – but they also look very elegant when embossed in gold. As an added bonus, this card is one that is pretty quick to make because there is no coloring to do. The gold embossing is…
I don’t know about you, but ever since I can remember, chocolate Santas have always been a Christmas treat in our family. Not only would we get them in our Christmas stockings, but at celebrations with the whole family there would always be a chocolate Santa at everyone’s place…
Do you sometimes struggle with coming up with ideas for making cards? I think everyone has days or weeks when we are on a roll and design ideas just keep coming. Other times, we sit and stare at our supplies and draw a blank. I sure can relate to…
On this week’s Facebook Live video, I made an adorable Hershey Kiss holder that can also hold a gift card, plus a cute coordinating Gnome Christmas Card. For me, the holiday season isn’t about getting a lot of big ticket gifts, but I must say I enjoy giving (and getting!)…
While I’m usually a fan of Santa in the traditional red suit, for this card I chose shades of blue to match the snowflake paper. Without having to stop and color the Santa, this card makes up pretty quickly! Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Misty Moonlight – 8 1/2″…
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