Archives for May 2012

Another great Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set 115026 idea. Using the Stampin’ Write Markers to color the tree, and the brand new Summer Smooches DSP #125409 (coming out tomorrow in the new catalog). Created by Teresa Howe. IMPORTANT REMINDER: TODAY is the very, very last day to purchase any retiring Stamps & Accessories. Click here for more info >

This is a great Father's Day card using the Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set 115026 and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set 115370. Using the Stampin' Write Markers to color the trees. Created by Dawn Dipasquale. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Tomorrow (Thursday, May 31) is the very, very last day to purchase any retiring Stamps & Accessories. Click here for more info >

Check out this gorgeous Faux Mother of Pearl technique in today's video! I little shimmer paint and glossy card stock equals a whole lot of "shabang wow". The Fun Flowers die creates this great 3-d flower. Substitute the new Everything Eleanor Stamp set (#124162 wood, #124164 clear mount) for the retiring Baroque Motifs stamp set (retiring May 31, 2012).

It's almost summmertime!!! I'm hosting a ""Summer Themed" Full Card Swap. Come join the fun. This is a customer card swap, however you can participate even if you are a demonstrator (we are customers too right hehehe). This first card uses the Penant Parade Stamp Set #122740 wood, #122742 clear mount). I've posted a few more ideas below.

It's time for a sneak peek of the new 2012-2014 In color collection coming June 1st!! Introducing Gumball Green, Midnight Blue, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple and Summer Starfruit - catch a peek in these projects. This group of cards was created using the new Make a Cake stamp set (#126740, clear 126742). The designer paper used on the pinwheels is called Patio Party (#126916 - available June 1). I've got a few more sneak peeks coming, stay tuned this week.

Today we're saying goodbye to one of my favorites, the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set #113734. Such a beautiful set, and this card is so beautiful and elegant. The design came from my friend Linda Cullen. She made this for a mother's day card, I switched up the words for a sympathy card (her photo came out sooo much nicer lol).

This week I'll be posting some fabulous swaps from the Stampin' Up! Incentive trip to Disney (Orlando) a couple of weeks ago. This first card is perfect for this month, it's a graduation card using the Owl Builder Punch #118074, with a little help from the Cupcake Builder punch #121807 and the Bird Builder Punch #117191.

Here is a super fun, stinkin' cute card idea using the Stampin' Up! Morning Cup Stamp Set (116988 wood, #120489 clear mount), and the Take a Sip Wheel #120323. Just simply adding a tea bag to the front makes it a gift, and a card lol! I especially saying "caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin!"...so true!

Here are a few fun ideas using the Full Heart Punch #119883 as a strawberry! Serously, who knew?! What will we think of next lol...stay tuned for the answer to this and more;) This first card combines the Full Heart Punch with the 5-Petal Flower punch #119880. It was designed by Brenda McBride.

This is part 2 of 2 of my series of the Established Elegance Stamp Set (#122530 wood, #122532 clear mount). A fantastic monochromatic paneled card, using just a splash of color for a "pop".

Well if this toolbox card doesn't "take the cake" in toolville, I don't know what does! The ultimate Mantown card, in honor of the Mantown Card swap I'm hosting (click here).

Need a unique embellishment for that next project? Watch as Carrie Cudney from Stampin' Up! takes an embossed stamp image, adds a little water, then lets the ink spread with the aqua painter. You have to give this technique a try! The Stampin' Success magazine she mentions is an awesome demonstrator perk, if you'd like more info on joining click here >