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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Going Away Card Buffet Party—May 19

It's A Going Away Party—Card Buffet Style! You're invited to come and celebrate the creative lives of the 2012 Retiring Stamps Sets and Retiring Accessories as we bid them a fond farewell!  Like any good buffet, you can pick and choose what you want and in what quantity!  Create a minimum of 8 cards of …

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Retiring Accessories Announced—Available While Supplies Last Only!

Wow!  Just WOW!  If you thought the 2012 Retired Stamp List was big, then you'll be even more surprised by the Retired Accessories List!  Just announced today, you'll find 12 full pages of items that will be available now through May 31…while supplies last only!  Hurry!—If there are things that you want on the Retired …

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Retired Stamp List Announced & Faux Patina Tutorial Available

Hi Too Cool Stamping readers!  I'm still on a temporary hiatus from my blog while I help my dad as he deals with some health issues, but I wanted to make sure that you all got the information on the Retired Stamp List (see below).  I don't anticipate being able to blog much again this …

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Matchbox Nugget Box With Gerber Daisies

See this… This makes me jump up and down and clap my hands together really fast!  Partly because I'm happy to be finished, but mostly because it thrills me to see a multitude of handmade projects lined up after mass production!  I love the feeling of accomplishment, and I love admiring the results!  Ahhhh! In …

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