• Do you Hot Foil?

    Do you Hot Foil?

    I’m so excited to announce that Stampin’ Up! has a new Hot Foil system coming out on July 10th! Mine just came and I’m really excited to start playing with it. Imagine the possibilities! I purchased some letters and words to use both on cards and hopefully as titles in…

  • Color Challenge -July

    Color Challenge -July

    If you haven’t participated, you really should! This is a fun way to use color combinations that you may not have considered. I do a color challenge monthly on my Facebook Page. There is a prize drawing for one lucky winner. This is the challenge for July, but to give…

  • Valley in Bloom Class

    Valley in Bloom Class

    This is just one of the beautiful cards in the June class featuring the Valley in Bloom Suite (167951)! Here’s a supply list: I always start by folding my card base and setting it aside while I create the pieces. Always adhere last so you have the option to make…

  • Beautifully Celebrated Class

    Beautifully Celebrated Class

    Here’s another one from the May class in case you missed it… This one is a bit more fussy, but you can do it! Here’s the cutting list: Start with cutting the two-tone down to 4 x 5-1/4. Stamp the large leaves on the light side of the two-tone with…

  • May Card Class Card

    May Card Class Card

    This is a super simple card that we’re making in class this month. The supply list: As you know, I prefer to dry-fit everything before I start adhering so I’ll start with folding and creasing the card base and set it aside. Then I’ll run the 4 x 5-1/4 piece…

  • Valley in Bloom Suite

    Valley in Bloom Suite

    I can’t wait to show you this fabulous suite of products! I’ll be featuring them for classes in June, but sneak peaks will be coming as well. The whole suite (#167951) consists of: The photos don’t do these products justice. You need to see them for yourself! Here’s a quick…

  • April Mystery Stamping Solved

    Clue #1 was previously posted, but you can find it below. Go ahead and cut/gather your supplies. Once you have all of the supplies ready, proceed to each clue (2-6) to create your card. After it’s complete, use these instructions as a “sketch” to create more cards with different colors,…

  • How to Achieve Symmetrical Angles in Card Making

    How to Achieve Symmetrical Angles in Card Making

    Here’s a quick tip to ensure the angles at both sides of your greeting are the same. Stamp the greeting first. Then snip off one side at an angle. Using the “trash” piece, align it on the other side of the greeting. Line your scissors up with the angled edge…

  • You’re Invited!

    You’re Invited!

    If you’ve never been to a card class before, you should definitely give it a try. The virtual class includes all of the consumable supplies to create 6 cards (2 of each). Of course, I recommend you buy at least the stamp set I’m using, but don’t let that stop…

  • Focus on Nature’s Symphony

    Focus on Nature’s Symphony

    There are so many things to make with this month’s featured bundle (#166926). For this card, I used blending brushes to create a soft background. I started with 2-3/4″ x 4″ Basic White cardstock and used Daffodil Delight on the bottom and worked my way up with Coastal Cabana and…