Zinnia Card that looks like a Mum to me!

Stampin' Up! Simply Zinnia card colored with Stampin' Blends and colored pencils by Patty Bennett

I think I remember saying this during the live video when I shared this color combination for coloring the Simply Zinnia flower stamp… but this one reminds me of a Chrysanthemum (mum) from my mom’s garden in the fall!!   I used both Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers and Watercolor Pencils to color the stamped image.  Tip: …

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I WAS going to make 15 cards with these..

Stampin Up! Circle Sayings Cupcake stamp with 15 new Stampin' Blends marker colors - reference chart by Patty Bennett

My Process… When I woke up one morning, I had an idea to stamp 15 of these cute cupcakes and color one of each with the 15 new Stampin’ Up! colors.  I was going to make 15 cute little square cards with them.   So… I started coloring with my Stampin’ Blends markers with the …

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The Answer to the Circle or Square Question

Birthday Cards featuring Best Day Stamp set from Stampin' UP! colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

THANK YOU to the 116 of you who weighed in on Dec. 8th on my “circle or square” question on my Facebook page!!   I colored these adorable new images from the new Stampin’ UP! set called Best Day with my Stampin’ Blends markers.. then couldn’t decide if the kitty should be die cut with a …

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Rustic Harvest Fall Class Part 2 – Alaska Crafting Cruise

Fond of Autumn bundle colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett Alaska crafting cruise project

Using this fun Book Binding edge fold for a side-fold card is a fun way to step up the design!  Simply follow the directions below for scoring and folding.  I used the Rustic Harvest designer paper and Fond of Autumn bundle from Stampin’ Up! for this card. It was part of my Rustic Harvest fall …

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Free Stampin’ Blends Video Tutorial Lesson

Basket full of hearts! Stampin' Blends marker coloring - shading and coloring tips for the Cheerful Basket stamp set with cute napkin. Video tutorial by Patty Bennett

  I had so much fun sharing tips for shading and coloring with my Stampin’ Blends markers and the Cheerful Basket stamp set! Thank you to everyone who could join me live yesterday.  If you missed the video, please watch the replay below!   Above:  I forgot to show you this sample on the video.. …

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Use the Potted Succulent die as a Stencil!

Use the Potted Succulent background die as a mask or stencil with Blending Brushes and ink! Stampin' Up! card by Patty Bennett

    Have you tried this?  You can die cut a detailed die like this Potted Succulent die, then use it as a stencil (or mask).  I used a Blending Brush and Soft Succulent ink and added color to my folded card base for a beautiful background!  My card is decorated with colored and die …

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An Absolutely Stellar Peekaboo Circle Card with Video!

Stellar Birthday Peekaboo Circle card featuring Stampin' Up! New Horizons paper and Stampin' Blends marker coloring, by Patty Bennett

  You are going to love this Peekaboo Circle Card in action!  Be sure to Watch the Video at the bottom of this post to see how to make this fun fold card!!  I adapted this idea from my friend Tammy’s ladybug card that I mentioned in the video, and I used the Stellar Birthday …

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Available Today! New Stampin’ Blends & Here Together

All Together designer paper, Natural Tones Stampin' Blends and Here Together bundle from Stampin' Up! www.pattystamps.com

Whoohooo!!!  Today is the day, Feb. 1, 2022, New Release from Stampin’ UP! Here Together Bundle (stamp set and dies) #160263 (limited time offer) All Together black and white 6×6 Designer Paper stack #160039 (limited time offer) Natural Tones Blends – set of 10 #160940 Entire All Together Suite Collection #160941 Natural Tones Blends markers …

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Daffodil Daydream Bundle Fun Fold Card

Daffodil Daydream Bundle from Stampin UP! fun fold card featuring Stampin' Blends and Daffodil Afternoon designer paper. by Patty Bennett

    The Daffodil Daydream bundle is beautiful and is so easy to color!!  I used my Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers and selected the colors with the Daffodil Afternoon Sale-a-Bration paper in mind!  I wanted my image to coordinate with the paper!   Daffodil Afternoon paper is a 12×12 designer paper pack – LIMITED TIME …

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In the Moment cards with Stampin’ Blends

In the Moment stamp set card ideas featuring Stampin' Blends coloring by Patty Bennett

  Today we are looking at the last 2 cards with Stampin’ Blends markers  in my series of 6 In the Moment cards from my live video last week!   I love this In the Moment image of the lady snuggled in her blankets with her doggie!!   Did you see what I did here?  I …

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Join me Live: card ideas for In the Moment set

Stampin' Blends coloring with the In the Moment stamp set - live on my business Facebook Page www.PattyStamps.com

Join me Live or on the replay!!! Live; today, Friday, Jan. 14, 11am PT on my business Facebook Page or Replay: tomorrow, Sat., Jan 15 on my blog or on Youtube   Did you see my poll earlier this week asking for your suggestions for a bundle, set, suite or technique to feature this week …

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Happy Holly-Days bird with Stampin’ Blends Markers

Stampin' Blends marker coloring with Happy Holly Days stamp set - Stampin Up! Christmas Card idea by Patty Bennett

Thank you for joining me live yesterday on my weekly Facebook Live! We had so much fun deciding on the final design of the Happy Holly-Days bird card above on the right! Thank you for your input!!  Missed the live?  No Worries!  Watch the replay below!!     In November, I shared these beautiful colored …

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