Archives for October 2009

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Flower Power Wower

Join me for today’s video, which focuses on simple elegance and some flower power that will wow you! Check out this 3D flower action. Uses the For All You Do stamp set and some textured card stock, you’ll want to make a dozen of these to have on hand for… Read More

Simple Birthday Thanks – Altered Sprinkles

Here’s one more super cute project showing altered 1/2 pearls. This one uses the Simple Birthday Thanks stamp (111546), paired with Tea Party Designer paper (113992) & Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (115370). I used the Chocolate Glitter from the Fine Supernova package (114287) and of course the Stampin Up… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Christmas Wreath & Altered Holly

It’s beautiful, very cool, and surprisingly easy to create this holiday wreath. Today’s video shows how to create this gorgeous wreath, and a different take altered 1/2 pearls that I presented at the Portland, Maine Stampin’ Up Regionals. I love the way the holly berries just jump off the card!… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Rudolph’s Altered Nose Job

As promised, here are a couple samples from my Regional Presentation in Portland, Maine last week. My “Workshop Wow” technique was Altered 1/2 Pearls from the Stampin’ Up Pretties kit (109114). Today’s video tutorial shows how to use Stampin’ Up Craft Ink and Clear Emboss powder with the 1/2 pearls.… Read More

Surprise in the mailbox, I’m in a magazine!!

What an incredible surprise I had waiting for me in the mailbox today! My Stampin’ Success magazine came today (Stampin Up publication for demonstators), and getting this is always one of my favorite times of the month. I usually run for my comfy couch , sit back and soak in… Read More

Digital Scrapbook Page – Stampin Up Regional

Last week some of my team and I went on a road trip to a Stampin’ Up! Regional event in Portland, ME. One of my gals, Ellen, drove all the way from Maryland to meet us there!! I think she gets the prize the longest travel, and it was soooo… Read More

Beary Merry Christmas – BABW Santa

Isn’t he just the cutest Santa Claus? This is just such a darling idea, created by April Roycroft, this card shows the new Build a Bear Workshop Collection from Stampin’ Up along with the Tree Trimmings (116722) & Warm Words (115108) stamp sets. The BABW pieces are the Stampin’ Up… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: A Christmas Cardinal

Wowzers, today’s video tutorial is packed full of fabulous techniques including watercoloring, creating this super cool oval textured background, a shimmery background and this super cute mini flag banner. I apologize for my cold, don’t laugh at my voice too much. Learn how to create this oval background with a… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Diamond crimped backgrounds

I’m preparing to head out to Stampin’ Up’s Regional in Portland, Maine and sending you this treat a little early. I’ll be presenting a “Workshop wow” to the demonstrators at the regional event, and promise to share those techniques (and pictures) here on the blog next week … stay tuned.… Read More

New images available for My Digital Studio!

Stampin’ Up has just released new My Digital Studio Downloads today! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY DIGITAL STUDIO > FULL PROGRAM 118108 My Digital Studio Software $79.95 NEW DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE October 15, 2009 118114    Cast A Spell Designer Series paper – digital download  $4.95 118115  Night & Day… Read More

Medallion Cards

Medallion is on my list as one of the coolest stamps, it has a gorgeous look to it, and can be done so many different ways. With the release of my Medallion kit this week, I was thinking about some of the beautiful Medalllion (115223) samples I have displayed. The… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Witches Hat Treat Holder

The perfect Halloween gift! Join us for this darling Withces hat treat holder. You won’t believe how simple, fun and easy this project is. Using Stampin’ Up Extreme Elements stamp set, Cast a spell Designer paper, and pumpkin pie striped ribbon. Designed by Cindy Peterson, this super cute candy holder… Read More

Delightful Decorations Holiday Cards

Here are some fabulous holiday / Christmas card ideas using the Delightful Decorations Stamp Set (116517) and the Stampin’ Up Ornament Punch (116794). Both are from the Holiday Mini catalog. The card to the left was designed by Lisa Fast, and the cards below were created by Kim Evans and… Read More

Holiday Photo cards from My Digital Studio

Do you enjoy photos in your Christmas and holiday cards? Check out these beautiful works of digital stamping art, made with Stampin’ Up’s My Digital Studio software. I created these in about 5 minutes, using stamps, designer paper and embellisments digitally. I LOVE THEM, they are actual folded cards, yet… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Brayered Night Sky Holiday Card

Join us for my video project today, and learn how to create this gorgeous holiday card, using the Brayered night sky technique using the brayer and some masking. Scenic Season (115354) & Snow Swirled stamp sets. Shimmery White, Naturals White, Basic Black card stock. Ink: Basic Black Craft, Not Quite… Read More

Pumpkin Patch – Jack-o-Lanterns

Aren’t these the cutest dang pumpkins? Super cuties, stamped in Dusty Durango, Pumpkin Pie and So Saffron…who’d have thought these colors would look so perfect together? Janet Baker, that’s who! She designed this fab Halloween card for a shoebox swap we did a couple of weeks ago. I just love… Read More

Ornament Punch with some Christmas Cocoa

“Yes, I would like some cocoa with that punch“…If you took my Holiday Mini Challenge last month, you may remember one of the cool features of the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper (116770) is flocking. The white design on these ornaments is fuzzy, and super cool.These cards also show the… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Polished Stone Square Book Bind Card

Today we’ll be incorporating several super cool techniques in this video tutorial, including creating this super cool card design using the Scallop Square Clear die (115950) for the Big Shot, with a neat “book binding” edge. Get into the holiday spirit with this beautiful Christmas card. Along with the overall… Read More

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Autumn Splendor Ink Refill

Today we’ll be making this gorgeous card, using a super cool technique called the Ink Refill drop. This stunning card showcases the Autumn Splendor Stamp set (116503) & Autumn Meadows designer paper (116769) found in the Holiday mini catalog. This card was designed by my friend Susan Adams. Other supplies… Read More

Stampin Up My Digital Studio now available

Creativity goes digital with My Digital Studio! Use the same great artwork, colors, and accessory images found in our current product lines to create personalized cards, photo albums, scrapbooks, and other projects. Once you’ve created your personalized gift or heirloom, have it printed in our high-quality print facility and delivered… Read More

Winner of the Holiday Mini Challenge is…

Thanks to all who participated in my Holiday Mini Catalog challenge! That sure was a lot of fun, and many of you really know your mini catalog hehehe. Congratulations to Karen Quattlebaum!! Karen won the Snow Buddies stamp set, chosen from the Random.org drawing of all entries. Stay tuned for… Read More