Reinkers on Glossy Paper Technique

Time to go grab your Glossy cardstock and some reinkers and have fun! Be sure to grab your Adhesive Sheets, too, because you are going to need those!  To create these really pretty multicolor die cut images, you'll need to add reinker drops to your glossy paper, spritz it with water, let dry and then …

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Congrats to Luv 2 Stamp Group Demonstrator Promotions!

  Each month I recognize the title advancements (promotions) for my Luv 2 Stamp Group team of demonstrators.  I send a card and little Stampin' UP! product goody to each person.  I'm a little behind in sharing these but these are the Congrats cards I created with the Stampin' UP! Sunshine Wishes framelit dies for …

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More “Present Cards” featuring Stampin’ Up! paper

  You may have recognized this fun design idea.. I shared it last October HERE on my blog, but I thought you might like to see how fun this Sunshine Wishes "bow" thinlit card is with more Stampin' Up! Designer Paper patterns!! Today's cards feature the Petals & Paisleys paper, This Christmas paper and Pop …

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Sending Love Valentine Cards for the Office Guys

  Valentine's Day can be special for many reasons.  One of my favorite memories was exchanging Valentines with my classmates when I was a little girl, so of course I always made sure that our son Jason had special Valentines to exchange when he was in school.  Now he's 25 and since I can no …

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Falling Petals Love Card Valentine Idea

  This LOVE card can be created for Valentine's Day, for an anniversary, a wedding or just for someone special!  I used the Falling Petals embossing folder for the background of this sweet card, and got my inspiration from page 50 of the 2017 Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog.     You can use this embossing …

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Designer Paper Special – Fun “Present Cards”

  Stampin' Up! Product Updates Now Available: Stampin’ Trimmer Replacement Cutting Mat (item 131375); $4.00    Stampin’ Trimmer Scoring Blades(item 126996); $5.00 To Be Discontinued, available only while supplies last: Handheld Stapler (item 139083) and coordinating Silver Mini Staples (item 135847) ———————————————   I know you've heard me talking about this here on my blog …

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Color Fusers Blog Hop: August 2016 – Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of the August Color Fusers Design Team Blog Hop, featuring 3 wonderful Stampin' Up!  Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Smoky Slate and Watermelon Wonder!  We are so glad you have joined us on this blog hop and hope you enjoy all of the cards and projects we have to share with you!  Please …

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Irresistibly Floral Hope Card with Foam Brayer

  If you need some really versatile background paper for your Stampin' Up! cards and craft projects, try the Irresistibly Floral paper!!  You can use a brayer, spritzer, sponge, brush, aqua painter or dauber to apply color to this paper, then wipe off with a kleenex or paper towel to reveal the beautiful glossy white …

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Easiest Ever Watercolor Background – Video Tutorial

  I am super excited about this beautiful card!!!  I tried out the new Stampin' UP! Ombre Ink Pads as a way to apply color to the background of this card and I love it!!  It is the easiest way to make a watercolor wash background! Watch the VIDEO TUTORIAL below in this post for …

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New Stampin’ UP! Sneak Peeks from OnStage Convention

  This is an exciting time of year for Stampin' Up! demonstrators and customers… New Catalog Time! I mailed out catalogs last week to all of my regular customers and wanted to share some of my favorite new products with you – these are Sneak Peek samples from the OnStage Convention last month, previewing upcoming …

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