Gerber Daisy Paisley Petals Card

Have you noticed that paper flowers are very popular right now?  I certainly understand why…they are fun to make and they look fabulous!  And, just like the blooms in your garden, they come in all shapes and colors!  Using various Stampin' Up! punches and dies, along with card stock, Designer Series paper, and even ribbon, …

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Blossom Petals Dry Embossed Vellum Flowers

Last week, I showed you a fun way to use heat embossing on Vellum card stock to create beautiful flowers with the Build A Blossom stamp set and Blossom Petals Punch: Build A Blossom Embossed Vellum Flowers. Today's project also features embossing on Vellum Card Stock, but this time it's with the Finial Press Impressions …

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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 …

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Become A “Scrapper”—Bliss Shimmering Patina Card

It always amazes me how quickly my work space goes from about 2×5' to about 2×5"!  I feel so good when it's cleaned off, then within the hour, it's a complete disaster again!  I know many of you can relate, right?  Right?!!!!  *crickets* So, yesterday, I finally spent some time clearing off my crafting table. …

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Vintage Wallpaper Faux Patina Embossing

I love the look of antiqued, layered, and distressed backgrounds, so one of my favorite things to do is experiment with textures, colors and techniques to see what Too Cool effect will emerge! Today's cards combine both heat and dry embossing with lots of sponging to create a beautiful background reminiscent of metal with a …

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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 …

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