Sunday Showcase: Featuring Retiring Stamps

Well, the end is drawing near for our dear Retiring Stamps & Retiring Accessories!  May 31 is the final day they'll be available before they are gone for good.  I've spent the past two Sunday Showcases focused on Retiring Accessories and Retiring Christmas Items, and today we're highlighting Retired Stamp projects! Don't forget that you …

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Fifth Avenue White Washed Flowers

I experimented with another beautiful background technique this week.  I'm not sure if it has an official name, but I'm calling it white washing.      I think it turned out beautifully, don't you?!  The flowers are washed (painted) with White Craft Ink and Aqua Painters, to give them a lighter, semi-opaque look.  Although the …

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Cards Created By The Too Cool Demo Team

I got a chance to see lots of fabulous cards at my Too Cool Demo Team meeting last week.  Here are a few of my favorites! This card, created by Carmen DeBruce features the Flower Folds Die.  All the petals fold up and are tied with ribbon.  You can find a complete tutorial at Anne …

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