When new stampers want me to help them pick out the best stamp set to get them started, I recommend a versatile, all-occasion set like Easy Events. You get a whole lot of bang for your buck with this set! And, although it's an excellent choice for beginners, it's still a terrific value for stampers …
Have you ever used your Clear Mount Blocks to stamp a background? It's really a beautiful effect! Check out my Two Cool cards using this technique… I CASEd this design from Ann Clemmer at her StamperDog blog. Clear Block Stamping: See those three square backgrounds behind the Gently Falling leaves? Those are made with …
Sometimes the simplest techniques can be simply stunning! Take the simple backgrounds on these Two Cool cards, created with the flourish image from the Creative Elements stamp set. I used the Pewter Embossing Powder on Basic Grey card stock, then colored in the image with Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, and Always Artichoke markers. It …
Gosh, is it sure feeling like Fall in Indiana today! Just a few days ago, we were melting in the sweltering 98° sun. Today, it's barely going to reach 67° for the high. I woke up this morning with a chilly breeze coming through my open window, and it was very refreshing. It feels like …
This is another one of those gorgeous stamp sets that I'm not ready to let go of when the Summer Mini ends tomorrow, August 31st… …Strength & Hope. The images in this set are especially beautiful because Stampin' Up! has agreed to donate $2 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every set sold. Find …
So, are you ready for another Two Cool Cards Contest? I thought these two pastel cards would be perfect! Check out the cards, then see contest details below… Today's cards feature the Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Embedded Embossing (or Inlaid Embossing) technique. I love that it makes the paper almost look …