How to emboss with your Big Shot Thinlit Dies

  Did you know you can emboss with your Big Shot dies from Stampin' UP!?  That's right!  Not only do they cut out images, but by using the Embossing Mats (pg 221 in your new catalog, or here online), you can also create gorgeous embossed impressions on your handmade cards!!! Check out my Video Tutorial …

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Delightful Daisy and Oh So Eclectic floral Embossing Paste Cards

  Click for Stampin' UP! Specials // Click for Patty's Special    You know how much I love flowers.. in my garden AND in my stamping projects… I really love these beautiful flower cards that I came up with showcasing embossing paste backgrounds, new Stampin' UP! In Colors, and the the Lovely Words Thinlit dies.  …

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Celebrating the Graduates!

  Are you celebrating any graduations or other events this summer?  You could use this Stampin' Up! Celebrations Duo embossing folder card idea in any color combo to personalize your project!     I sent this card with a Target gift card to celebrate a recent college graduation.  I thought it was fun and festive!  …

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Bundle and Save 10%!

 I thought it would be a great day to point out the Stampin' Up! stamp bundles that are available at a money saving 10% discount!  All bundles include a stamp set, and some have a framelit or thinlit set in the bundle, while some bundles include a punch.  See below for all the bundles currently …

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How to use the Stampin’ UP! Big Shot

  Whether you are cutting fancy shapes, basic shapes, or even just embossing, you'll need the Stampin' UP! Big Shot machine!!  I would say that I use mine almost every day! Create projects like cards, gift packaging, treats, home decor (like banners which are so trendy right now!) and most designs coordinate with one or …

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Stamping on Embossed Images Video tutorial

  I had the best time making these pretty little gift bags with the Stampin' UP! Fluttering Embossing Folder, and I thought I would share this quick and easy technique with you!  I have a VIDEO tutorial for you today, be sure to scroll down to see it!  I will show you how I made …

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Craft Room Organization Video Tip

I am excited to share my organization journey with you for organizing Stampin' Up! Big Shot Thinlits, Framelits and Edgelits! I have tried several different organization methods over the years and I am really happy with my current storage solution from Stamp-n-Storage! Here are the supplies I used to organize my framelits, thinlits and edgelits: …

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Make your own Butterfly Stamps!

  Fun Foam + Butterfly Framelits = Butterfly stamps! When I was playing with color combos for the Watercolor Wings butterfly stamps (see this post and video), I really wanted to create a monarch butterfly… but I found that I just didn't seem to have the right stamp images… but now I do!!  I die …

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