Save Time with the Designer Tin of Cards

Hey stampers; can you believe it is September already?? The holidays are just around the corner and the frenzied pace of life will pick up soon to prepare for everything. Today’s project will save you time and features Stampin’ Up!’s new Designer Tin of Cards. This little gem is found on page 160 of our …

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Unlikely Combo

I’ve been using the Celebrate Today stamp set and coordinating framelits a lot lately for bright, glitzy birthday cards.  But, the unlikely combo (baby paper for a birthday card??) of Stampin’ Up!’s Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper and the Balloon Framelits Dies is one I’ll be using more and more. One of the greatest things …

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Ten Things A Stamper Needs!

I’m often asked by new stampers for a list of the top ten things a stamper needs. If you start with these items, you’ll be able to create a lot of great projects and then add to your collection as time and money allows! 1.  Paper Trimmer that will cut 12″x12″ paper –  Essential for …

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Rock And Rolling Into Fall

One of the techniques I love to teach is the “rock and roll” technique. Usually, I use two colors. I stamp an image with a light color and then “roll” the edges of the stamp in a darker color and then stamp onto cardstock. For the pumpkins in this card,  a rock and roll technique …

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More Fall Fun!

I guess you’ve figured out that I love Fall! Did you know that Fall officially begins tonight about 9:00 pm? More Fall Fun –  this cute project done by one of Stampin’ Up!’s concept artists, Jen. I think working in the Creative Department at SU would be a fabulous job…don’t you agree? To achieve the “faux watercolor” look …

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Focusing on Fall – Day 3

Welcome back stampers! Focusing on Fall – Day 3; this sample uses our For All Things Stamp Set and some of my favorite Fall colors! Supplies: Stamp Sets – For All Things (C – 135155, W – 135152) Card Stock – Mossy Meadow (#133676), Cajun Craze (#119684), Crushed Curry (#131199), Very Vanilla (#101650) Stamp Pads …

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