Quite Curvy, Royalty Challenge Day #3

Day #3 of the Royalty Challenge on Brian King’s team. For today’s post, I decided to place the focus on the absolutely gorgeous Like I said, this paper is absolutely gorgeous and I’ve ordered a couple of packs. I love the subtle background on the other side of the sheet. Below is the sheet I selected for my card. I was inspired by a card on page 23 of the… Read More »

A Touch of Ink – Inking Royalty Challenge Day #2

Re-create the look of penned drawings with the nature-inspired A Touch of Ink Stamp Set. You can choose from butterflies, hummingbirds, leaves, and more. I’m using this set for the day 2 challenge from our Team Leader, Brian King. I did a lot of masking with this card to create a one layer card front. And I wanted to keep it real soft so I used the subtle colors. Card… Read More »

Heartfelt, Challenge #1

Use the hearts and arrows in the Heartfelt Stamp Set to create treat tags, boxes, and cards for Valentine’s Day. The greetings are designed to convey love and friendship. It is available as a bundle which will save you 10%. Today’s card is for Brian King’s challenge to his team members to make one card a day for the next 15 days. In answer to this challenge, I’m using the… Read More »

Sailing Home

Today’s post features the Sailing Home Stamp Set. It’s for a dear friend’s husband who is having surgery. The images was stamped with Night of Navy Ink onto Thick Basic White Cardstock. I then ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the new cute whimsical Stitched with Whimsy Dies. The irregular edges look like they were cut freehand and have cute decorative stitching To finish off the… Read More »

Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Jan-Feb 2021

BOUQUET OF HOPE Sadly, there is heartache in the world all around us. We all know someone who could use a heartfelt, handmade card that gives sympathy and strength during a difficult time. This kit’s cards are a must to have on-hand! The kit’s exclusive Bouquet of Hope Stamp Set features supportive sentiments centered around comfort, care, hope, and love. Such a versatile stamp set can be used throughout the… Read More »

Art Gallery in Highland Heather

Inspired by impasto paintings, the floral images in the Fine Art Suite can be used to create a variety of different cards. Add one of the sentiments and you’ve taken your card-making skills to a whole new level. For today’s post, I used the Art Gallery Bundle for my card. I couldn’t decide on a sentiment so I left that part blank. I can add it later. I was inspired… Read More »

My Favorite Things from the new catalog

t’s time to reveal My Favorite Things from the Stampin’ Up! 2021 Mini and Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalogs. The Mini Catalog runs January  5, 2021 – June 30, 2021.  This list includes what I believe will be popular and versatile additions to your paper crafting essentials.  They are a delight to use and will spark your creative spirit.    AVAILABLE NOW!  Shopping links for all my favorite things are located at the end of… Read More »

Hydrangea Haven

Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Time to Sale-a-Brate! I’ve had fun using new products from the 2021 January-June Mini Catalog over the last few days. Today, I have another gorgeous suite to show you in the  Hydrangea Hill Suite Collection. This suite is absolutely stunning. I’m in love with the big beautiful blooms and colors in this set, and I have a feeling you’re going to fall in love with it… Read More »

Time to Sale-a-Brate!

WHOO-HOO!  The January-June 2021 Mini Catalog is live today.  The new seasonal catalog (called January – June or JJ for short) will be available to us longer than in the past – until the last day of June! Even though it’s considered a “mini” catalog, it’s still 90 pages long.  There’s something for everyone. If you don’t have a hard copy of the mini catalog, you can view it here. Also,… Read More »

Art Gallery

It is Jan – June 2021 Mini Catalog Launch Day EVE.  Whoo-hoo!  Only one more day to go and you’ll be able to get your hands on all the new goodies you’ve been seeing for the past couple of weeks! So we start today’s post with one of my favorite new stamp sets from the Mini Catalog. The stamp set is called Art Gallery.   It is featured on the… Read More »