Faker Shaker Card for Winter

Fragrant Forest tree background stamp holiday card, Faker Shaker with Stampin' Up! supplies by Patty Bennett

    Fragrant Forest… ok… I would have named it something different, but regardless of the name of this amazing forest background stamp from Stampin’ UP!, it’s gorgeous!  I stamped it on Basic white cardstock for the background of my faker shaker card! Tips for creating the forest background: Ink the entire Fragrant Forest background …

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Stampin’ Blends Coloring Tips for Fluffiest Friends

Stampin' Up! card with Fluffiest Friends bundle colored with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers by Patty Bennett

  A big thank you to everyone who joined in live yesterday as I shared how to color the adorable Fluffiest Friends characters with Stampin’ Blends markers!!  Just a reminder, this cute new bundle is coming out on Nov. 7th for customers and will be in my online store then!  Bundle #162850. Reminder: always “swatch” …

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Fluffiest Friends Cards with Stampin’ Blends Video

Facebook live video with Patty Bennett - coloring Fluffiest Friends cards with Stampin' Blends markers

  Wondering about the new upcoming Online Exclusive products from Stampin’ Up! to be released November 7, 2023??  I’ll share what I know and I’ll color the Fluffiest Friends critters with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers with you today, live! Join me live today, during my weekly video, as I share my color combos and coloring …

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Tartan Foil Plaid Holiday Card Ideas

Tartan Foil Plaid Cards for Christmas featuring Sending Cheer Gingerbread man and wreath die cut from the Stampin' Up! Rustic Christmas kit. by Patty Bennett

If you are thinking that this Tartan Foil plaid paper looks familiar, you might be remembering these gift bags I shared last month, featuring this gorgeous paper!  I thought the Copper Clay plaid pattern in this pack might look fun with the Gingerbread man from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer set.  Behind the gingerbread man …

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Gorgeous Brushed Gold Card Bases for Holiday Cards

Stampin' UP! Brushed Gold Card base for Christmas featuring poinsettia die cut from the Stampin' Up! Rustic Christmas kit. by Patty Bennett

  Do you remember the fun poinsettia die cut pieces I was using on my video when I showcased the Rustic Christmas countdown kit?  (this post)  I had a couple left over pieces after making all my tags and gift card holders and I decided to use the pieces on the new Stampin’ UP! Brushed …

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More cards with Wink of Stella

Joy of Noel Stampin' Up! stamp set card idea featuring Stampin' Blend coloring and Wink of Stella, with Tartan Foil Plaid, by Patty Bennett

  Today, we are chatting about Wink of Stella Techniques #2 and #3 from my video last Friday!!  On the card above, I’ve used the technique of adding Wink of Stella to a colored image.  This card features the Joy of Noel stamp set stamped with Shaded Spruce Stampin’ UP! ink and colored with my …

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Painting with Wink of Stella Card 2

Painting with Wink of Stella and Stampin' Up! ink Forever Forest tree dies, with Patty Bennett

Thank you again to everyone who joined me live or watched the replay of my Wink of Stella tip video!  I so appreciate each of you!  Coloring the die cut trees from the Forever Forest dies set from Stampin’ Up! is easy with your Wink of Stella and a few ink pads.  I’ve die cut …

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Tips and 3 Ways I use Wink of Stella Card 1

Wink of Stella on die cut images, using Stampin' Up! ink. Gorgeous Garden Die fall card by Patty Bennett

If you were able to join me yesterday for my weekly live video, you heard all my tips for using Wink of Stella and saw this card idea featuring the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Garden die. As shown in the video (replay available below), I painted onto the watercolor paper with my Wink of Stella dipped …

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Online Class Today: 3 Ways I use Wink of Stella

Free online class: 3 ways I use Wink of Stella on Stampin' UP! cards, with Patty Bennett

    Have you ever struggled using Wink of Stella, or, heard crafters chatting about it but you’re not quite sure how to use it? Join me live today, during my weekly video, as I share several ways to use Wink of Stella, plus tips and how to refill it for extra use! Watch the …

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Back in Stock early! All About Autumn paper!

Stampin' Up! All About Autumn designer paper stack great for fall note cards, by Patty Bennett, featuring Pick of the Patch bundle.

I don’t know how long it will last.. but Stampin’ UP! got another shipment of All About Autumn designer paper and I know you’ve asked about it.. so here you go… Click the photo above, or CLICK HERE to order All About Autumn paper, while supplies last! Need inspiration for this lovely paper?  I created …

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Get a Head Start on Thanksgiving Cards

Thanksgiving cards featuring Stampin Up! Pick of the Patch bundle and Inked Botanical designer paper by Patty Bennett

  I love to send cards before Thanksgiving, reminding family and friends that they are a blessing to me.  I know it’s a really busy time of the year, so starting now, making a few extra cards is a good plan!  These cards feature the Stampin’ UP! Pick of the Patch bundle and a mix …

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Anyone Need Quick and Easy Holiday Card ideas?

Stampin' Up! Beary Christmas Memories & More cards - an easy way to make handmade holiday cards!

The Stampin’ Up! Memories & More preprinted cards (4×6 and 3×4) are a fantastic way to make handmade greeting cards without getting out a ton of supplies, or investing in a lot of papercrafting products. Grab a pack of Stampin’ UP! Beary Christmas Memories & More cards and start layering the large and small cards …

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