Art Gallery Bundle flowers on Waves of the Ocean paper!

Stamping Art Gallery flowers onto Waves of the Ocean designer paper from Stampin' Up!. 9 card ideas and video from Patty Bennett

If you saw my previous posts and video this week, you know I’m a little obsessed over the Waves of the Ocean (limited time offer) designer paper from Stampin’ Up!   I thought… well, if someone else isn’t over the moon about the beach, ocean waves, etc., maybe this will catch your eye!!  Stamping the Art …

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Love You More – Luv 2 Stamp Group Blog Hop

Measure of Love Valentine card idea featuring Stampin' Up! All Together paper and heart punch, by Patty Bennett www.PattyStamps.com

  Today it’s all about sharing the love with you, and I hope you enjoy my “love you more” card featuring the Stampin’ Up! Measure Of Love set!  I’ve been wanting to use this set for almost a year and decided it would make a darling Valentine for our blog hop!! Welcome to the Luv …

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Ladybugs with Black and White Gingham

  Do you remember these 3 Ladybug card designs from this birthday card post!?  I liked them so much that I decided to recreate them using the Black and White Gingham paper from the Pattern Party!!  I love them!     Red, White and Black.  You just can’t go wrong with this striking color combo!!  …

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Mini Acetate Box for 3×3 Cards

3x3 Acetate Gift box for mini cards with Floral Dies embellishment from Stampin' UP! www.PattyStamps.com

  Have you used the cute 3×3 Acetate boxes for mini cards or small treats?  They are so cute, easy to put together and quick to decorate!     For this adorable project, from one of Kurstan’s classes, we die cut the Floral Squares dies after putting some designer paper onto Foam Adhesive Sheets.  When …

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Sea Life Card with Rainbow Glimmer Paper

Sealife Dies Card idea featuring Stampin' Up! Rainbow Glimmer paper and alcohol ink background technique with Stampin' Blends markers. www.PattyStamps.com

  Using the Stampin’ Up! Rainbow Glimmer Paper to die cut the coral and fish from the Sea Life dies is just amazing and the perfect compliment to this shimmery alcohol ink background I created!!     Free Video Tutorial: If you have not yet created an alcohol ink background with Stampin’ Blends, please check …

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Alcohol Ink background Birthday Card Idea

Alcohol ink background with vellum and Stampin' Blends markers! Birthday Card featuring Hand-Penned dies and Biggest Wish stamp set by Patty Bennett

Remember my obsession with making alcohol ink background cards over the summer?  Well, I still haven’t shared all of the cards I made, but I love this one and wanted to share it with you!   I thought this card and color combo turned out so pretty, and then found that the Blue Gems looked …

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Super Simple Thanks card with Stencils

Plenty of Patterns decorative Masks card - stencil - with Blending Brush and Stampin' Up! ink. by Patty Bennett

  Send a quick Thanksgiving card or a thank you note with this Super Simple thanks card featuring Stampin’ Up! Plenty of Patterns masks (yes, they are stencils) 🙂  Using a Blending Brush, swirl Cinnamon Cider ink over the stencil onto Basic White cardstock!!       Plenty of Patterns masks available online.  Want a little …

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale starts Tuesday

Stampin' UP! annual catalog seasonal sale. Save on cardstock, ink and dies. www.PattyStamps.com

Have you heard!?  Maybe you read my customer newsletter or saw my social media posts…. it’s true!  The Stampin’ UP! Seasonal Sale starts Tuesday!! Download the Flyer click to download your Seasonal Sale flyer click to download your Shopping List record each $50 or more order on your Free Stamps with Patty form   Save …

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5 Card Ideas for Stampin’ Up! Season’s Blessings bundle

Stampin' UP! Season's Blessings Bundle card ideas for all seasons! www.PattyStamps.com

  The Season’s Blessings Bundle from Stampin’ Up! was one of the very first bundles to catch my eye when the Annual catalog debuted in May!!  It’s on page 94.  I created this card  and this card with the baskets from this bundle a few months ago, and now am excited to share 5 card …

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3 Favorite Stampin’ Up! Embossing Folders

Merry Melody music note Embossing folder from Stampin' Up! is amazing used with the Gold Foil paper! #156392 www.PattyStamps.com

  If you’re like me, you go through phases with your card making and crafting… some days you are all about flowers and coloring, some days you are experimenting with masks or embossing paste, some days you might be using watercolor techniques… but SOME days you are all about embossing folders… am I right?   Today …

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You are Turtle-y Loved Card

Turtle Friends card idea featuring Expressions in Ink designer paper and Loose Flower Flourishes, by Patty Bennett

My grandma loved turtles.  They retired to the high desert in Southern California in the 1960’s and I remember visiting many times a year and walking the 3 acre property with my grandma to visit the turtles every morning.  She fed them lettuce and cantaloupe and coaxed them out of their underground holes to say …

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Baby Card Idea with Turtle Friends stamp set

Baby Card Idea featuring Stampin' Up! Turtle Friends stamp set and punch. www.PattyStamps.com

  Here is a fun baby card idea featuring the Stampin’ Up! Turtle Friends stamp set stamped onto the Expressions in Ink designer paper!  The patterns on the Expressions in Ink paper really give the turtle shell some fun color and texture!!  The Turtle Friends Bundle is Back In Stock!!     Above:  Simple to …

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