Love & Care Parlor Prints Cards

Two more Cool cards using the soon-to-retire Love & Care Hostess set from the Summer Mini.     Yesterday's cards used one of the larger flowers from this set.  Today, I'm using the small sprig of flowers for the focal point.  I've colored the image with Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral, and Lucky Limeade markers, then layered …

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I Love The New Designer Frames Folders…

…and I feel like SHOUTING it to the world!  I've been working on my August Stamp Club cards for tomorrow night and, I'm especially giddy about the one we are making with the new Designer Frames Impressions Folders!  Have you seen this new item in the catalog? You get two 4-1/2" x 2-7/8" embossing folders …

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Paisley Petals & Four Frames Quilt Card

Well, it may be cold and rainy outside, but Spring is still Blossoming with the awesome promotion from Stampin' Up!  You can purchase the brand new Four Frames stamp set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper with a minimum $20 purchase, or get it FREE with a $350 workshop order—Don't miss it!  This sneak peek …

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Glass Glitter Windowpanes & Bisque Embossing

This week, I'm focusing on some different ways to use the Beveled Windowpanes!  I've been pleasantly surprised to find that they are very easy to modify for a whole range of looks!  You've got to try these awesome embellishments!    Today, I'm featuring Windowpanes adorned with Glass Glitter!    Oh, how I adore the Windowpane …

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French Foliage Flap Card & Crazy Clearance Sale!

  Here are a couple of lovely little cards with unique double-flap openings that I CASEd from Chiaki Haverstick's StampingPro blog.  The design of the card is interesting-to-open, yet simple-to-create, making it a fun workshop card.  Plus, it gave me another excuse to use the French Foliage set! I used Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Early …

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Newsprint: Black, White & Red All Over

Today, I'm showing you another gorgeous card created by Michelle Hoover featuring the Artistic Etchings set:    I'm always afraid to play with bold black and red combinations, but Michelle excels in this color palette.  She started with the new Newsprint Designer Series Paper (shown right) for the background.  She then stenciled on the fleur …

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