Most of the time when I use a stamp set, I use it as it is originally intended – a flower stamp to make a flower, a balloon as a balloon, or a snowflake to make a winter scene. But, … Continue reading
Thinking “Outside the Stamp” To Make Mini Cards
Category Archives: Cards
Kids Birthday Cards
Last March I hosted my first kids card class over the spring break and loved connecting with the neighbourhood kids and teaching them about card making! After the success of the first class, I taught two more classes during the … Continue reading
New In Colors and Watercolour Pencils
Every spring, Stampin’ Up! introduces five new In Colors with the new catalogue and those colours are then available for two years. This years colours (2019-2021) are a great combination of soft and bold: Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, Terracotta Tile, … Continue reading
1 Paper Pumpkin, 3 Levels of Difficulty
When I opened June’s Paper Pumpkin kit, from Stampin’ Up!, I was pleasantly surprised to see a beach themed card kit. This was so different from the floral paper crafts I usually did and I couldn’t wait to sit down … Continue reading
Silicone Mat Stamping Technique
Making cards is a messy, creative business – I usually have ink all over my hands and desk, and little splatters everywhere! To try to contain the inky mess and help with the clean up process I use a silicone … Continue reading
Magnolia Stamp Three Ways
When I first received and looked through the new Stampin’ Up! catalogue for 2019-2020, there were so many amazing new stamp sets, bundles, paper, and embellishments. But there was one stamp set bundle with coordinating dies that I knew would … Continue reading
Cards For The Sports Fan
With Father’s Day less than a week away and spring sports finishing up, I thought it would be a great time of year to work on sport inspired cards. But as I was looking through my craft supplies, I realized … Continue reading
More Stampin’ Up! Thank You Cards
When I was thinking of ideas for Thank You cards for the end of the school year, I was focused on cards for teachers. But as I thought about it more, I realized there are so many other people that … Continue reading
