I don’t have any problems saying “no,” but I’ve simply not found it in my heart to ever say “no” to Louise Sharp, my adorable friend from Australia. When Louise asked me to design and film a card class for her annual Stamping by the Sea Retreat, I agreed and never looked back. Here’s a look at the lovely group who were able to enjoy Louise’s wonderful weekend retreat: That’s Louise in pink (as always)…
I shared a fun Halloween project with you yesterday – the colors were bold, and the fun card was built with intricate layers and cutouts. If you missed my Halloween my Spooktacular Bash card, you can see it here. Today I’m sharing a Thanksgiving card with a more subdued feel that features the products from the Come to Gather Suite in Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Holiday Catalog. Here’s my card for this week’s Global Design Project…
I can’t help myself. I can never turn down an opportunity to play with gorgeous Designer Series Paper, explore a new set of beautiful dies AND build a pun – all at the same time. When I sat down to play with the new products from the Monster Bash Suite in Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Holiday Catalog, I was bursting at the seams to make this sweet-and-simple notecard-sized card (3-1/2″ x 10″, scored at 5″): Tips,…
I’ve made a quick-and-easy project using this week’s Global Design Project colors (Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot and Pretty Peacock). If you missed my Gingham Christmas card for the rollout of this challenge, please click here. Today I’ve made a quick tag for a fun treat bag. Here’s my project: And here’s the banner for the challenge that inspired my card: Tips, Tricks and Reminders Two from the Holiday Catalog. My simple bag-and-tag features two new…
I love Designer Series Papers! Whether they are used as a backdrop or a small element on a card, the printed patterns and colors in these papers can make a big statement. You already know that, right? I’m excited to share a look at the gorgeous Designer Series Paper in Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Holiday Catalog. What do I love most about the papers? The patterns give a creative platform for any project, but it’s the…
A lot of my cards this week have featured sentiments of sympathy and compassion. I’m flipped a page today, though, to showcase a bright-and-beautiful card with a big-bold “thank you.” Here’s my card: And here’s the banner for the challenge that inspired my card: Tips, Tricks and Reminders A Beautiful Blend. My card may have more flowers than the CAS(E) This Sketch layout, but the inspiration is there. The oversized floral print gives a wonderful…
I love great sentiments. When a stamp says exactly what I want it to say, then I can showcase it beautifully with a simple image or a patterned paper. There are so many great images in Stampin’ Up!’s stamp sets that it can be easy to (accidentally) overlook some to the sentiments hidden inside the stamps. That’s why I’m taking a step back to share with you some of the sentiments I love the most….
When things are going badly for someone you love, you want to offer hope and let them know that you wish you could take away their pain. Just letting them know that you are there for them will help to soothe their calm seas and uplift them (even if just a little bit). The card I’m sharing today offers a beautiful sentiment and an image of anchors to let that person know you are on…
I worked in circles with this week’s color challenge at the Global Design Project. The regal/neutral tones of Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot and Pretty Peacock set me down a path of mature sophistication. What a gorgeous mix of rich tones to make a perfectly classy card! The more I played, though, the more I realized that the colors felt more like Christmas in the country than tea with the Queen. Errrrrt. Jam on the breaks,…
When I need to make an impactful card and don’t have a lot of time to create it, I often start with a Designer Series Paper I love and go from there. Sympathy cards can be difficult to make, and sometimes simplicity is the best. That’s why I reached for Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper and a gorgeous sentiment to make this card for someone in pain. Here’s my card: Tips, Tricks and Reminders Two…
