This is the Valentine Card I made for Karen: Do you like that bit from Starbucks? And for the inside: Yes, Karen loved it! I also planned our Valentine's Day meal at home. We celebrated with flowers and the $7 heart shaped pizza from Papa John's. (Mine is the half without cheese.) It was […]
Stampin Up! Masculine Card from the Countryside!
The vintage pick-up truck on this card makes me think of a Minnesota Countryside. We will be making this tomorrow at my Masculine Cards Stamp-A-Stack (Click on the classes link above to read more. I always offer a Class-To-Go option too!) I love the way these two framelits from the same set (the Apothecary Accents) […]
A Stampin’ Up! Card to Say: Rain or Shine, I Like You Fine!
These umbrellas, both from Rain or Shine and from the Sunshine & Sprinkles DSP, are just so cheery. Sponging Technique with the Cloudy Folder Do you see those white clouds in the blue sky? (Because the rain has just stopped, you know! The umbrellas are just drying out!) To get that look, the Marina Mist […]
My Card Making Valentine’s Gift for You!
Today is the day you can receive the first three of nine unique videos from me on Accessorizing Your Cards for Spring! This is my gift to you. Just be sure you have opted in on the right hand side to receive these! And, of course, I have a Valentine card for you today as […]
Accessorize Your Cards for Spring with Stampin’ Up!
Have you noticed all the different Accessories in the 2013 Stampin' Up! Spring Catalog? Here are just a few: There are cute clips, silver buttons, delicate lace tape, flower trim, soda pop tops, paper doilies, creped filter paper, designer builder brads…….and more! Many of us like to try out new things to accessorize our clothes […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Meet Wing Nut
I would like to introduce you to Wing Nut, a monkey made out of recycled polyester! Do you remember the days when polyester was popular? I Karen and I love recycled things. We buy our clothes at thrift shops and our books at Half Price Books. Our home is furnished with things from our parents' […]
Patterned Occasions Cards with a Fun Fold!
Its always fun to make a handmade card with an unexpected twist. Quick & Easy Patterned Occasions Card with a Fun Fold This is how it looks when it is closed: You will see three Stampin' Up! Punches used on this card! I couldn't get along without having all those Stampin' Up! Punches!!! To open, […]
Handmade Card Tour Using Stampin’ Up! Framelits & Folders!
Its Friday! Take a moment to relax and enjoy looking at these cards featuring Stampin' Up!'s Framelits & Folders. These are some of the cards that were shared at the last Fine Line Get-Together (my down line group of demonstrators). Barb Barth combined the Honeycomb Folder and the Delicate Designs Folder to create the background […]