Michelle’s Flower Class Projects – Part 2

Yesterday, we looked at five of the fabulous flower projects that my Demo Team member Michelle Hoover showcased at one of her recent classes.  You can see those projects here. Today, we're looking at the five remaining projects!  Bird Punch Sunflower Use the Bird Punch to punch out 15 of the bird wings to create …

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Michelle’s Flower Class Projects – Part 1

Michelle Hoover, one of my Too Cool Demo Team members, taught an awesome class recently featuring how to make 10 different types of flower embellishments with Stampin' Up! supplies!  Let's take a look at her fabulous flower projects!    Eyelet Border Punch Flower To create this frilly, layered flower, use the Eyelet Border Punch on …

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Simply Stunning Creative Elements Backgrounds

Sometimes the simplest techniques can be simply stunning!  Take the simple backgrounds on these Two Cool cards, created with the flourish image from the Creative Elements stamp set.    I used the Pewter Embossing Powder on Basic Grey card stock, then colored in the image with Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, and Always Artichoke markers.  It …

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Abracadabra—Stocking Becomes A Witch’s Boot

I love when I discover new, unconventional ways to use one of my Stampin' Up! tools.  Like using the Stocking Builder Punch to create cute little baby booties.  Here's another fun idea I found using the Holiday Stocking Die  With just a little modification, you get…    …a witch's boot for Halloween!  Awesome! I made …

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Peekaboo Frames Die Ideas

Have you seen the Peekaboo Frames Die in the Holiday Mini Catalog?  It is so very versatile!  Not only do you get cutely shaped die-cuts, but each one has a pre-cut and pre-scored door that opens up to reveal something underneath!  Too Cool!  Can you imagine all the possibilities?! The Holiday Mini features the Peekaboo …

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Easy Cello Bag Treats

Have you seen the new Cellophane Bags in the Holiday Mini Catalog?  These skinny, clear, 1" x 8" bags are perfect for filling with a row of colorful treats.  The top, resealable flap keeps everything inside the bag.  Then, add a punch, die-cut and other embellishments, and you have a quick treat, party favor, or …

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