In The Lap of Watercolor Trio Luxury

Oh no!  The Summer Mini is nearly done—only 3 days left!  So many about-to-retire stamps, so little time!  I've resolved myself to the fact that I won't get to make all the cute ideas I've been thinking about making with several of the Summer Mini sets.  But, at the very least, I wanted to play …

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Carmen’s Terrific Treat Holders

My friend and downline, Carmen DeBruce, brought several varieties of treat holders to share with the Stamp Club last week.  I have a soft spot for treat holders (and treats!), so they definitely captured my attention!  Let's take a look at her projects, and one from Peggy Tassler, as well… The first one is a …

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Stampin’ Mist Ink Wash Card

At next month's Stamp Club, we'll be trying out a couple of new techniques that I learned at Convention.  Stampin' Mist Ink Wash and Heated Satin Ribbon Flower.  Here are a couple of cards I made using the technique…    This was the Make & Take card at my Demo Meeting a few weeks ago, …

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Stamp Club August Challenges

Every month at my Stamp Club I offer challenges for the members to try and I wanted to share a few of the awesome cards that were shared at our event!   Challenge #1: Create a pop-up card    Here's Peggy Tassler's take on the pop-up card.  She used the retired Polka Dot Punches set with …

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A Little Wiser Bookmark Card

My nephew, Marcus, turned 10 yesterday and he loves to read.  So, along with a few cool books, I thought a card with a bookmark attached would be the perfect complement to his gift!     Whoooo wouldn't love to receive this cute card?  It's a tri-fold style and the bookmark flap is perforated, so it …

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Just Believe with Elegant Lines Folder

The Just Believe stamp set is hands-down one of my favorite sets from the new catalog.  The silhouettes are so pretty to use in so many ways!  I used it to make an elegant card for my niece Sammi's 12th birthday!       I got my idea from a card created by Beth Alexander, which …

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