Build A Blossom Embossed Vellum Flowers

You may have seen some projects on the internet using the Build A Blossom stamps and Blossom Petals Punch, but I wanted to try something a little different…how about some vellum flowers!    How do you like this translucent, Perfect Plum flower?!  The large size of these blossoms are really quite eye-catching on cards—can you …

Read more

Fancy Favor 3×3″ Notes Tote

Early last week, I was excited when Stampin' Up! announced that the Filled With Love stamp set was going to be available until February 14, because I had not yet had a chance to blog about this cute little project.  So, today I'm getting the project ready and taking pictures, and then I double-check the …

Read more

Frosted Windowpanes Techniques

Have you seen the cool new Beveled Windowpanes in the Occasions Mini?  I was inspired to experiment with them after seeing a demonstration at Leadership by Kelly Acheson.  And, I discovered some fun, new ways you can use these versatile little accessories to add a pretty and unique accent to your stamped projects!  I'll be …

Read more

Nature Walk Thank You Cards

I used the new Nature Walk stamp set to create these cute little 3×3" thank you cards.  The background is stamped with the Sanded stamp in River Rock.  Then the flower from Nature Walk is stamped in Bravo Burgundy.  The "create" comes from the Charming set, and is inked in Not Quite Navy. There are …

Read more

More Stamp Club Project Showcase

More fun projects from my Stamp Club members…    Kathy Kolb created this gorgeous watercolored card with the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. This was for our Single Layer Challenge—create a card using only one layer on your card front.  Try it!  It's a lot more difficult than it sounds.  Great job, Kathy!    Kathy …

Read more

It’s Time To Blossom, Baby!

So, yesterday I mentioned how all of the lovely new "Blossom" items from the Occasions Mini were very fitting for me this year.  I wanted to explain.  Please pardon me (i.e. feel free to scroll on by) as I share a a bit of my "self-improvement" goals with you!  (FYI—Self-help is another one of my …

Read more