I love sketches … and I really love sketches with banners … so I knew I had to join the fun at the Global Design Project. I went through my Stampin' Up sets to find a set that would work with the vertical greeting and decided on That Thing You Did (so sad to see … Read more
I'm having fun this week's hosting a challenge in the annual Dare to Get Dirty Challenges at SplitcoastStampers. Here are a few cards I made: The first one uses a combination of Wide Bicycle Washi with lots of Glitter Washi Tape (love the three widths) … topped with my favorite Paper Flowers and … Read more
Today is the first day of the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges at SplitCoastStampers. It's where the former Dirty Girls create & host a week's worth of challenges to inspire you. I am hosting my first challenge later this week. I decided to combine Dini's Challenge (I can't share that with you … you … Read more
A lot of my stamping happens late at night … right before bed, when I'm tired and not particularly on top of my game. It's nights like tonight that I'm grateful for my MISTI (remember the 3rd Anniversary Sale runs through Sunday) … it gives me the upper hand and keeps my attempts at creativity out … Read more
As I looked as this week's CAS(E) this Sketch, I decided a river of flowers would be a pretty interpretation of the design. Since the theme at Paper Smooches in July is Anything Goes, I decided to turn my Poinsettia Die into some Spring blooms. I used two of the new colors from Stampin' Up … Read more
I picked-up the new Celebrate You stamps from Stampin' Up because I knew they would be perfect for quick birthday cards (especially using my MISTI for great ink coverage). The first one uses two of the stamps with this week's Crazy 4 Challenge Sketch. The next one uses the sketch from Always Fun Challenges together … Read more
We're still creating cards with *holes* at Jingle Belles this week. I used three spellbinder's dies to create my opening. I created my opening, then die cut a frame, and finally used a smaller size to adhere to the inside of my card. I just had to have this Stampin' Up Cookie-Cutter Christmas set when … Read more
One of the perks of being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator is that I get the chance to pre-order some of the products from the new catalog. One of the items I ordered is a Card Kit called Soft Sayings. I'm usually not much of a card kit gal (I'm terrible at sticking with the instructions), … Read more
Our current Jingle Belles prompt is Blue Christmas … make a card that primarily features the color BLUE. I usually go with a deep royal or navy blue (confession … I had a piece of vintage dictionary paper sprayed with a gorgeous dark blue ink that I managed to tear beyond use while trying to … Read more
As a Stampin' Up demonstrator, I was able to place a pre-order from the new catalog (you'll be able to order in June). I seldom order die cuts that require assembly, but when I saw this adorable little crate, I couldn't resist. I die cut it twice from the new Wood Textures Designer Series Paper … Read more