On today’s card I had fun using one of the fun Stampin’ Up! Big Shot Dies: Elegant Bird Goes Shabby Chic! Here is one of my card making video tutorials which will walk you step by step through the process I used. Some written directions follow below. As you can see, this is a great […]
Spring Craft Ideas: Easter Basket or May Basket
A tisket, a tasket, a green and yellow basket…..We are ready for spring craft ideas: Easter Basket or May Basket! These are so easy to make, you can still get them done for this Easter Sunday! Since they are only 2 1/2" square, they are perfect for table favors! They are also perfect for May […]
Stampin Up Punches Idea for Easter, Sympathy, and Baptism Cards!
Today I have a Stampin Up punches idea for Easter, sympathy, and baptism cards! All of these occasions and more (including first communion, confirmation, or any religious events that center on a cross) using just one Stampin Up Punch, the Scallop Trim Border Punch. I used it with the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper, […]
Summer Smooches for Your Card Making Delight!
Here's to Summer Smooches for your Card Making Delight! For this month only, you can purchase some special products, some of which will be in the new catalog coming in June, and some which will be here only for the month and then disappear! Summer Smooches includes a stamp set, a designer series paper pack, […]
Tie a Pretty Ribbon around my Stampin’ Up! Card!
Do you ever get frustrated with your ribbon skills? When it comes to tying a knot, do you feel like you have all thumbs? Once you learn this technique, those thoughts will change. In this video, you can watch me tie a pretty ribbon around my Stampin' Up! card! I will actually show you two […]
Paper Craft Box Project
I don't know whether to call this a paper craft box or a paper craft basket. What would you call it? Today I am providing the directions, both written and in a video, to this paper craft box project. These boxes are a perfect size for a set of cards and envelopes, but could also […]
Thrifty Thursday Card Making Day in Minnesota!
This week its Thrifty Thursday Card Making Day in Minnesota! Do you consider yourself a thrifty stamper (or do you see that as a conflict in terms)? When someone looks at a sample card in my basket and asks me how much it would cost to make that card, I always say "Well, the first […]
Send Me Soaring with Card Making Ideas!
Send me soaring with card making ideas! The Stampin' Up! Send Me Soaring Stamp Set includes six kites, ribbons and string, clouds for them to soar in, and three word choices to match. For a more traditional look, the the kite stamp used as an actual kite, check out my post here. Today we are […]