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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Autumn Oval Scallop Gate Fold Cards & FREE Stamp-A-Stack Class!

I saw the most awesome card the other day, and I had to make some myself!    Oh, these are so pretty with their Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, and Gently Falling leaves, but there's more!  Check out how this Too Cool gate fold opens up… EEEEEeeeee!  It uses the Oval Scallop Frame Die. One …

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Spotlight on Dazzling Details – Part 1

Are you loving the new Dazzling Details as much as I am?!  It's essentially Dazzling Diamonds glitter in a clear glue medium, so there's no mess (and no finding glitter in your eyebrow, or on your dog's nose the next day!).  Plus, with the extra-fine tip applicator and thick formula, you have complete control for …

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Two Cool You Are Loved Regional Cards

I attended the Stampin' Up! Regional in Louisville last Saturday and we had two super cute make & takes using the You Are Loved set from the Holiday Mini.  I know, I know…talking about Valentine's Day already seems a bit premature, but our projects were a great example of how this set can be used …

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Punch Art Santa Cello Topper

I had to make this adorable Santa Cello Topper as soon as I saw it posted on Patty Bennett's blog.  His cute little face makes me happy, happy, happy!  He reminds me of the claymation Santa from "A Year Without A Santa Claus!"  Wouldn't he bring a smile to the faces of your friends, co-workers, …

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Gently Falling Clear Mount Block Stamping

Have you ever used your Clear Mount Blocks to stamp a background?  It's really a beautiful effect!  Check out my Two Cool cards using this technique…   I CASEd this design from Ann Clemmer at her StamperDog blog. Clear Block Stamping: See those three square backgrounds behind the Gently Falling leaves?  Those are made with …

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