Retirees Spotlight: Medallion Emboss Resist & Sneak Peek

Can you believe that the Medallion background stamp is retiring? It is definitely one of my favorites—so elegant and versatile! I love combining it with the emboss resist techique. It is fun to do with the Clear Embossing Powder, so your background design shows through, but today, I tried using White Embossing Powder for a …

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Sweet Shop Pretty Punched Presents

I had lots of fun with my "Last Thursdays" Card Class last night!  What a great group we had!  Slowly, but surely, my monthly class is gaining more "regulars!"  I'm already looking forward to next month's class on the Last Thursday, May 31!  Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!  (PS: It will be …

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Sunday Showcase: March Demo Team Projects Part 2

Today we're highlighting more of the projects that my Too Cool Demo Team shared at our March meeting.  Enjoy! Created by Carmen DeBruce.  Features Bordering on Romance and Word Play stamp images, and Adorning Accents Edgelits.  I love how the flower border coordinates perfectly with the scallop Edgelit!  Plus, Carmen always does the best job …

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Hurry! Celebrate Sale-A-Bration While You Still Can!

Can you believe it?  The 2012 Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration will be over in less than 2 weeks!  Have you earned all of the FREE items that you wanted to?  If not, there is still time to select your favorites!  Check out the Sale-A-Bration Flyer, then choose any item from that flyer for every $50 order …

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Sunday Showcase: March Demo Team Projects Part 1

Do you realize how difficult it has been for me to blog this week?  With the awesome Spring weather (upper-70's in Winter?!), and trying to get back on my walking schedule since I can finally walk outside (47 miles!), and my Indiana Hoosiers are finally back in the NCAA Dance (Sweet 16!), and exciting previews …

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Sunday Showcase: 12+ Fun Punch Art Ideas

Today, I'll be featuring some cute card ideas using punches!  These projects were shown at either last year's Stampin' Up! Regional in Lousiville or this year's Leadership in San Antonio. Once again, I ask you to look past the bad lighting, the plastic card protectors, and the clothespins for some terrific punching inspiration!  Click to …

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