I wanted to switch up my Facebook Live video this week, so I pulled out the To The Moon stamp set, which seems to be overlooked in the annual catalog. The images of the moon really are quite nice, and I foresee that I will be using the…
Beyond all the glitz and glamour of the new stamp sets, in-colors, and pretty new embellishments lies a new coloring tool better known as the “Soft Pastels Assortment.” Stampin’Up! had chalk pastels years ago, but they long retired – and we haven’t seen them in about seven years. They…
One thing that I get asked with some frequency is “How do you choose colors for your projects?” Personally, I know that sometimes I think of a card or project I want to make and then can’t decide on what color combination would be best. Sometimes I “see” the project…
The March Paper Pumpkin Kit will include a free set of stencils and a stamping sponge, which are great tools to use long after you’re finished with the kit. With that in mind, for my Facebook video this week I wanted to show different ways to use stencils besides…
I’ve been using Stazon ink for several years when I am creating stamped projects that I’ll be watercoloring or using water based markers or watercolor pencils. It’s a love-hate relationship! Since you can’t use a water-based ink if you are planning on using other water based techniques with your stamped…
When I teach my card classes, one of the biggest pet peeves I hear is that it is often difficult to pick up small embellishments such as pearls, rhinestones, and sequins, or even peel the paper backing off of dimensionals. Some people struggle with these tasks using their fingers while…
Use those scraps of the gorgeous Designer Paper to create a unique background for a single poppy! Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Flirty Flamingo – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ First Layer: Whisper White – 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut two Strips for…
I love it when two separate stamp sets that are beautiful all by themselves can be combined to create something really special! The bird from the Free As A Bird stamp set is perfect for sitting on the flower branch from the Forever Blossoms stamp set. …
If you’re anything like me, you love to create some very stepped-up cards that are your “masterpieces.” There are times, though, when I just want to make something quickly, yet still be pleased with the results of having a card with lots of details to it. The ‘Peaceful Poppies…
Stampin’Up! has recently introduced stamp sets that are reversible, the latest one being ‘Mountain Air’ (which is in the 2020 Mini Catalog). One side of the stamp is solid and the other side is detailed. Have you tried using any reversible stamps yet? They are not hard to use,…
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