Sketched Plaid Background Stamp from Stampin’ UP!

Stampin' Up! Sketched Plaid background stamp with Azure Afternoon: great for handmade Hey Chuck card by Patty Bennett

    Sometimes I just forget about my background stamps.  But I pulled the Sketched Plaid background stamp off my shelf and used it in Azure Afternoon ink on Azure Afternoon cardstock for the background of my Hey Chuck card! I just love that pretty background, and of course once you own the stamp, you …

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Polkadots and Hey Chuck Stampin’ Blends Cards

Stampin' UP! Hey Chuck Stampin' Blends card featuring polkadots and Rays of Light background stamp by Patty Bennett

Truth be told… I really wasn’t planning on buying the Hey Chuck stamp set, but when I saw it in the lineup for Barry & Jay’s Coloring Masterclass, I grabbed it real quick on my demonstrator order so I’d be ready for class!!  Jay taught us so many great skills during our Stampin’ Blends coloring …

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Pizza Man delivers a Taco Fiesta!!

Stampin' Up! Supremely Awesome pizza man stamp set combined with Taco Fiesta set! Cute burrito and taco card by Patty Bennett

He loved it!! I made a taco fiesta guacamole card for Eric’s birthday using the Stampin’ Up! Supremely Awesome and Taco Fiesta stamp sets!!!  Last weekend we celebrated his 65th birthday and I made several cards for him, this was one of them. I have a masking tip for you … when you are ready …

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I love to Color and Fussy Cut

Stampin' UP! Berry Harvest card featuring Berry Burst, Stampin' Blends coloring and fussy cutting by Patty Bennett

Yes, I truly do.. both are so therapeutic for me!!  So this Berry Harvest Card was perfect! After THIS VIDEO, I made the card below using the left over Berry Harvest stamped pieces and I just love how it turned out! Layers: Base card: Berry Burst 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score and fold in half 4″ …

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One Horse Open Sleigh Card Video

Stampin' Up! Online Exclusive One Horse Open Sleigh card ideas with Patty Bennett

Thank you so much to everyone who joined in the fun yesterday on my weekly live video!!  I truly appreciate each and every person who comments, likes, shares and watches my videos!  If you missed the One Horse Open Sleigh live video, the replay is below in today’s post. This great new suite is part …

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New Online Exclusives Video

Weekly Facebook Live with Patty Bennett: Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives One Horse Open Sleigh suite with Stampin' Blends

New One Horse Open Sleigh on Today’s Live!! Join me live today at 11am for my weekly Facebook Live crafting video, and I’ll share the cards I made with the amazing new One Horse Open Sleigh Online Exclusive suite! Facebook Live 11am PT! Weekly Facebook Live:  Today.. FREE crafting video with Patty Bennett, featuring Stampin’ …

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Adorable Taco Fiesta card from Danielle

Taco Fiesta birthday card by Danielle featuring Stampin' Up! Beautiful Balloons fringe die.

You are just going to love this adorable card from my friend and Luv 2 Stamp Group team member, Danielle!! Not only did Danielle mail me this cute card, it actually came with a whole host of goodies from New Mexico including candy, tea, this adorable pinata and more!!  Thank you again Danielle!! To create …

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Berry Harvest Card video tutorial with Stampin’ Blends

Stampin' Up! Berry Harvest background stamp card idea colored with Stampin' Blends markers. Video tutorial by Patty Bennett

Did you enjoy the coloring tips I shared yesterday on my live video to create these beautiful berries?   If you missed it, please watch the replay at the bottom of this blog post! I used the Stampin’ Up! Berry Harvest background stamp in 2 ways on my card today, both as a background and also …

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Stampin’ Blends Coloring Tips for Berry Harvest Card

Facebook live card making class with Stampin' Up! Berry Harvest background and Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

Tips for coloring the Berry Harvest stamp on Today’s Live!! Join me live today at 11am for my weekly Facebook Live crafting video, and I’ll share tips for coloring with Stampin’ Blends markers and using the Stampin’ Up! Berry Harvest Background stamp! Facebook Live 11am PT! Weekly Facebook Live:  Today.. FREE crafting video with Patty …

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A Little Monkey Business Happening Today!

Stampin' UP! card idea: Stampin Up! Little Monkey bundle punch for card making. Featuring Gorgeous Garden leaf background, by Patty Bennett

Well how cute is the Little Monkey bundle!?  Oh my goodness!!  I don’t think you need to be a kid to love a card made with this bundle!! 🙂 I’ve paired it with the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Garden die (leaf background) and the Tropical leaf punch to make a cute pair of cards. (I used …

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Zany Zoo 2 4 6 8 Fun Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Fun Fold card 2-4-6-8 design with Zany Zoo bundle and Zoo Crew designer paper, video tutorial by Patty Bennett

Our final card project from the 2-4-6-8 fun fold card video is this one featuring the new Zany Zoo bundle and Zoo Crew designer paper.  These little animals are just the cutest, and I love that you can use matching dies, or circle punches, or fussy cut them if you want to!!     Above/Below: …

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Retiring Favorite: Tea Boutique cards & envelopes

Sweetest Cherries bundle with Tea Boutique cards and envelopes pack from Stampin' Up!

I couldn’t resist sharing this GREAT DEAL with you for the retiring Tea Boutique cards and envelopes pack from Stampin’ Up!  Can you believe the set of 20 card bases and 20 envelopes is on sale for only $4.00!!??  If my math is correct, that’s only .20 cents for a card base WITH an envelope!! …

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