Hi Stampers I made this card a couple of weeks ago but I wanted to give it to my friend Dot before I posted it on this blog since she receives all my updates.   I cased this card from Stasia of Stampin & Scrappin with Stasia.  I did change a couple of things but basically used the same colors and embellishments.  The sentiment was printed out using My Digital… Read More »

Hi Stampers Today's tips include the Blender Pen and the Bone Folder   Blender Pens #102845 $9.95 Blender pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using blender pens with just about any color source. You can use it to blend Stampin' Pastels, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Classic Stampin' Pads for beautiful watercolor effects The tip cleans… Read More »

Are you looking for ideas to for cards, projects and scrapbooking?  Do you enjoy learning new techniques?  Do you want to learn the latest trends in card making and scrapbooking?  Sign up for my newsletter,  It's distributed bi-monthly and is chocked full of samples, techniques and the latest in promotions and specials from Stampin' Up!.  You'll also receive exclusive only specials, offers and promotions. If you include your birthday, you… Read More »

New My Digital Studio Catalog PDF Available Today (from SU website) We're excited to announce an exceptional new resource for you and your customers–a My Digital Studio Catalog PDF. It includes all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through January 2011! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details. Because MDS… Read More »

Hi Stampers Today, I have to talk about two of my favorite tools from Stampin' Up!.  It's the My Digital Studio  and, of course, the Big Shot!  I absolutely, unequivocally,undisputably love these two items.  But before I get into the tips section, I want to clarify my post from yesterday. I would like one picture of your favorite valentine card that you made this year.  On Monday, 14 February, I will post… Read More »

Hi Stampers  For today's card, I used the Eat Chocolate Stamp Brush Set.  This or the actual stamp set, Eat Chocolate, from the Occasions Mini Catalog is a must-have for chocoholics. Doesn't the digital chocolate look almost as tempting and decadent as the real thing!  The digital image was printed out on Whisper White Card Stock and layered with Early Espresso and Real Red Card Stock.  The ribbon is Real Red 5/8" Satin… Read More »

This cute little owl is turning out to be one of my favorite punches! Directions~ 1. You will need a 4 x 4 Chipboard Coaster, don't have one then cut 1 piece of chip board at 4" x 4". 2. Cut 2 pieces of Early Espresso card stock at 4" x 4". Take the 3/16 Corner Round Punch and round all 4 corners on both pieces, then snail to the… Read More »

Basic Care & Use: Choose paper that is of heavier quality, such as the Confetti or Naturals cardstocks (Ultrasmooth cardstock is ok if you don’t plan to do a lot of blending). Stamp with an ink that won’t bleed or emboss your image. Fill the barrel with the liquid of your choice. Squeeze the barrel so the liquid fills the reservoir and begins to drip from the brush, though not… Read More »

Hi Stampers Before I go into Tuesday's Tips, I drew another name for the Blog Candy since I did not hear back from Laura Chidester. The new winner is Angela said… My favorite is the Springtime vintage DSP and adornments. But I'm also favoring the Nature walk stamp set. It's different that what I would normally use, but It's almost calling me. lol Thanks for the chance at your candy, it… Read More »

Hi Stampers I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weekend (yes, it's beautiful in our area because it's in the 60's!).  We certainly are – last week it snowed and now it's warm. If you have the two-step owl punch, then you will definitely be interested in the attached two files..  The first one is different projects using the Two Step Owl Punch.  The 2nd file is "owl" phrases you… Read More »