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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Sunday Showcase: Spotlight On Retiring Accessories

I'll be using my Sunday Showcases in May to highlight some of my favorite projects and techniques using soon-to-be retired merchandise.  This week we are focusing on items from the Retired Accessories List, mainly because these items are "while supplies last," so they are going quickly!  If you see a project you like here, make …

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Sunday Showcase: Mocha Morning Petite Purses Collection

I think you're gonna LOVE today's Sunday Showcase!  I do!  It features the brand new Petite Purse Die available for only two more days during the Summer Smooches New Catalog Sneak Peek, now thru April 30. Now it's easy to create mini purses in a snap!  They are the perfect size for favors for all …

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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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Designer Cuts Extreme Makeover 3—Mocha Morning

One more fun and amazing transformation card today using the Designer Cuts laser-cut cards from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I've been having so much fun with these makeovers that I've decided to create a whole class on it—8 cards in the package, 8 different makeovers!  Look for more information on that event coming soon!   …

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Stamp Club Tag Design 5—Vintage Christmas

I knew I wanted one of my tag designs for tonight's Stamp Club tags class to have a vintage look.  I love how these turned out… They are very soft and elegant looking. And very similar to the basic design of the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt Tags Kit ones.  These also use the Two Tags …

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