Rue Des Fleurs Stamp Set – Part I

I love the vintage feel and beautiful images in the Rue Des Fleurs stamp set (#125485 wood, #125487 clear mount) in the Occasions mini catalog (ending … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day theme – Customer Card Swap

Let's hear it for the Mom's!!! Cards swaps are a lot of fun, and one of my favorite parts of Stampin' Up! Demonstrator events. By request from my … [Read more...]

Fun with Flowers

Spring is in the air here in New England, it's been in the 60's and 70's all week and the first signs of my tulips are starting to pop out of ground. … [Read more...]

Bleeding Heart beauty from Michelle

I received this beautiful "Bleeding Heart" card from my friend Michelle Zindorf. It's such a beautiful work of art, using the Pocket Silhouettes stamp … [Read more...]

Fresh Vintage SAB Card from Mary

I received this beautiful card from my friend Mary Fish. Mary used the Fresh Vintage Stamp set (125115 wood, 125117 clear mount) found in the Sale a … [Read more...]

More beautiful cards with Sympathy

Here are a few more of the beautiful hand-stamped sympathy cards I received from friends this week.This first card was from friend Jean Brown. I love, … [Read more...]

Sweet Sorrow – Beautiful Sympathy Cards

Thank you to all for your thoughts, prayers and support through the passing of my step-father, Dick MacKinnon. We received some of the most beautiful … [Read more...]

Very special fan mail from Katelyn

This week I received the most touching, and stinkin' cutest card in the mail from a very special fan. I was so touched when I received this card in … [Read more...]

Tote-ally Tess Time

Let's have some fun the "Tote-ally Tess in a Dress". These cards were created using the Totally Tess stamp set #117076 wood, #118595 clear mount and … [Read more...]

Background Stamps in Action

Today my focus is on some of Stampin' Up!'s background stamps showcased on pages 149 -152 of the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog. I love them. So many … [Read more...]

Some Simple and Fun card ideas

Today's post consists of several fun card ideas. This first card uses the Doily Triple Layer punch #122465 as flowers and the Precious Butterflies … [Read more...]

The New Simply Scored Diagonal Plate & Video

We are pleased to announce the all-new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, perfect for creating envelopes, boxes, and more! It’s the must-have companion … [Read more...]

A tribute to Dick MacKinnon

Today's post is a little tribute to a great (and humble man): my step-father, Dick MacKinnon, or Grampa Dick (as we know and love him). Grampa Dick … [Read more...]

Stamp Club Spring Card Theme Card Swap

Swing into Spring - Stampin' Up Stamp Club Customer Card Swap Cards swaps are a lot of fun, and one of my favorite parts of Stampin' Up! … [Read more...]

Nature Silhouettes Wolf Card – Part 3

The third and final installment in my series of Nature Silhouettes Stamp Set #11154 is the wolf baying at the moon. This time my inspiration came from … [Read more...]

Nature Silhouettes Deer Card – Part 2

Part 2 in my series of Nature Silhouettes Stamp Set #11154 that my friend Shayna and I created, is the lone stag. Another inspiration from my gal … [Read more...]

Nature Silhouettes Deer Card – Part 1

The Nature Silhouettes Stamp Set #11154 is one of those underused greats in the Stampin' Up! Catalog! The Wolf and Deer/Stag silhouettes are great, so … [Read more...]

Angry Birds Card – Part 2

The birds are back!!! Angry Birds rule! Here is another version of my Angry Birds musical card, this time with the black bird. Open the card and it … [Read more...]

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Vellum Impressions with Bird Style

Vellum Card Stock #101856 does something extraordinary when you run through an Impressions Folder on the Big Shot Machine, and this card showcases the … [Read more...]

Mixed Bunch 3-D Flower Ornament

This fantastic 3D Flower ornament is another "brain child" from the Stampin' Up 2012 Occasions mini catalog products! Combining the Mixed Bunch Stamp … [Read more...]

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Inspired by Nature and the Distressing Kit

Today's video focuses on the Stampin' Up! Distressing Essentials kit #118762, or as I like to call it the "de-stress" kit hehehe.  It creates gorgeous … [Read more...]

Everyday Enchantment Rosette Fan

Some more  “Sale-a-bration“ fun today. This gorgeous fan was created using Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Rosette die #125594 and the Big shot die cut … [Read more...]

Sale-a-Brate Good times!

It's time to Celebrate "Sale-a-bration"! Why? Because we all love FREE, and that's what Sale-a-bration is all about...FREE! Free stamps, free paper, … [Read more...]

Beautiful Butterflies Birthday Card

*Gasp* It's Gorgeous!!! This card combines the Sale a Bration - Fresh Vintage Stamp set (125115 wood, 125117 clear mount) & Everyday Enchantment … [Read more...]

Elegant Bird Die Cut ideas

This is the new Stampin' Up! Elegant Bird bigz Die # 125593 for the Big Shot machine. a great die for so many projects, very vintage. Combine the … [Read more...]

Rosette Apple for the Teacher!

Here's a big wow! This is an apple made from rosettes, you can create this with the Simply Scored tool #122334, or the Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Rosette … [Read more...]

Heart Hot Air Balloon

Here's a super fun idea using the Hearts Framelit Die collection #125599. This first project is a picture frame, taking several of the same sized … [Read more...]

Packed for Dad

Let's here one for the Dads! This super cute stamp from the Occasions mini catalog called Packed for Dad #125452 is packed full of fun "man-town" … [Read more...]

Designer Rosette Die Fun

Here are some fun ideas using Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Rosette die #125594 from Stampin' Up Leadership. The first sample is such a cute way to make a … [Read more...]

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Upsy Daisy Masked Butterfly

Can you say WOW! So amazing, and yet so simple to do. Today's video offers some tips and tricks to masking this beautiful butterfly which include … [Read more...]