Gerber Daisy Wedding Card For Susan

My friend Susan, who I've known since nursery school, got married over the weekend!  Woohoo!  Congratulations, Jim and Susan!  It was a beautiful wedding and I had a fabulous time at their reception.  It was awesome to see some of my other friends that I've also known since nursery school (waves to Angie and Deanne!).  …

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Too Cool Demo Team June Showcase – Part 2

Yesterday, we saw several projects shown by my Too Cool Demo Team at our June meeting.  Here are some more fabulous projects…    Created by Jodi Geers.  Featuring the Touch of Kindness set from the Summer Mini Catalog.  I love how Jodi used the A To Z single stamp for the flower center, and that …

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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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Too Cool Demo April Showcase – Part 2

Here are a few more projects shown at my Too Cool Demo meeting in April… Created by Darla Eigenschink.  Darla showed us how to crimp ribbon by saturating it with cheap, extra-hold hairspray, letting it dry, then crimping.  You could do the same thing with a dry embossing folder. Featured Supplies: Because I Care Hostess …

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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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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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