Fan Favorite Potted Succulents die overlay card

Alcohol ink background technique card idea featuring Stampin' Up! Potted Succulents die overlay and Stampin' Blends markers, by Patty Bennett www.PattyStamps.com

I know this was a fan favorite when I showed this Potted Succulents die card in my video back in June.. and I love it too!!  I’m finally getting a moment to share it here!   My card background is created with the Alcohol Ink background technique with Stampin’ Blends markers and Wink of Stella …

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Amazing way to use the Alcohol Ink background

Die cut the Alcohol Ink background with the Flower Market die for a beautiful card and decorate with In Color Jewels! www.PattyStamps.com

  Remember all of those Alcohol Ink Backgrounds I created a couple months ago?   I still have a few of the finished cards to share with you!!  Today I am sharing a gorgeous card with the color combo Tammy and I dubbed “Cotton Candy”.  I die cut the alcohol ink background with the Flower Market …

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How to use Soft Pastels with Delicate Dahlia set

Stampin' UP! Soft Pastels - with Versamark ink and Sponge Daubers, featuring Sale-a-Bration Delicate Dahlias stamp set. by Patty Bennett www.PattyStamps.com

I hope you enjoyed learning and exploring ways to use the Stampin’ UP! Soft Pastels during my weekly Facebook Live video tutorial yesterday!!   If you missed it, never fear, the REPLAY is below and as always, all videos are also archived on my Business Facebook Page and my YouTube Channel!     Because I LOVE …

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Quick and Easy Vellum cards with Expressions in Ink

Expressions in Ink designer paper background for card created with embossed vellum and Evergreen Forest embossing folder by Patty Bennett

  Another great use for that gorgeous Expressions in Ink designer paper!!!  Simply place a piece behind embossed vellum, and your card is done!!!     Emboss a 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of Vellum Cardstock with the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder, and attach it over the pattern shown above from the Expressions  in Ink designer …

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Beautifully Penned Sale-a-Bration paper card ideas

Trifold Card idea featuring Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration Beautifully Penned designer paper, Hand-Penned petals stamp set colored with Stampin' Blends markers, and Biggest Wish set. by Patty Bennett www.PattyStamps.com

  I was in the mood to color, and I had a request for a gift certificate from a customer, so I decided to create some pretty floral cards with the Stampin’ UP! Beautifully Penned Sale-a-Bration paper!  I used the same trifold pocket card design that I shared with you HERE.  (dimensions and video are …

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Daisy Garden & Ink Blending Card

Card Idea and Ink Blending tips with Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes featuring Daisy Garden Background stamp. Video tutorial by Patty Bennett

  I’m super excited to share the 3rd and final card from my Ink Blending tip video last week (see it HERE or below in this post)!   I was inspired by a card that Melody Hyde shared where she only stamped part of the Daisy Garden background stamp.  So, I only stamped about 2/3 of …

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Floral Squares Rainbow Glimmer Slimline Card

Slimline Card Idea featuring Stampin' Up! Floral Squares dies in black and rainbow glimmer paper.

    Where are my Rainbow Glimmer Paper lovers!?  Isn’t this Floral Squares card AMAZING!?  I created it over the weekend while taking an online class from Kurstan!!  We used the All Squared Away Bundle to create several projects!   Slimline Card Instructions: Step 1: Die cut the 4 Floral Squares dies with Basic Black …

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Timeless Tropical Palm Trees & Ink Blending Tips

Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes Ink Blending Tips and the Timeless Tropical stamp set - from Patty Bennett

  A special thank you for your kind words and enthusiasm as I demonstrated this card live with you on Friday!!!  I am so happy you enjoyed this color combo and the ink blending tips with Stampin’ UP! Blending Brushes!!   It’s quite a different color combo than I usually use, but I love it: Rich …

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Ink Blending Tips with Blending Brushes

Ink Blending tips with Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes featuring Delicate Dahlias Sale-a-Bration stamp set. Video tutorial by Patty Bennett

Brush up on your Ink Blending skills with Tips for using Stampin’ UP! Blending Brushes!!  I have a fun video for you today, with some great tips that helped me to achieve a smooth blend of colors on my Delicate Dahlias Cards!     Stampin’ UP! blending brushes are really amazing!!  I was so excited …

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Positive Thoughts Stampin’ Up! Card Idea

Stampin' Up! Positive Thoughts stamp set card idea featuring Alcohol Ink background, by Patty Bennett www.PattyStamps.com

  Do you remember the fun Alcohol Ink backgrounds I was making a couple months ago?  Remember I went kinda crazy and made a ton of them?  🙂  I loved the colors in this one and decided to just go with those colors for the flowers and leaves of my stamped images!!  The flowers and …

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Layering Diorama Seascape Bundle Card

Use the Layering Diorama dies to add fun wavy layers to the Seascape Bundle card. www.pattystamps.com

  I’m excited to share some tips with you for creating with the Layering Diorama dies!!  This fun card featuring the Stampin’ Up! Seascape bundle creates a fabulous underwater type scene!  It was designed by Kurstan and I loved making it during one of her online classes!     Tip 1: above: die cut the …

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Card Ideas for the Pansy Petals Designer Paper

Pansy Petals designer paper from Stampin' Up! with Pretty Flowers embossing folder and Fresh Freesia Shimmer Vellum card idea. Featuring Encircled in Beauty dies. www.PattyStamps.com

  Well, fun fact…. when I asked you to vote for your favorite Designer Paper On Sale right now,  Pansy Petals was definitely in the top 3!!  So I thought I’d share some inspiration for creating beautiful Pansy Cards!  Did you miss the voting?  You can still vote on my Instagram post or my Facebook …

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