Last night my team of demonstrators came over to get a little head start on the new catalog kick off for next week.We stamped, we laughed, we ate. There were swaps, awards, prizes and challenges.There was discussion of upcoming Stampin' Up! events. We always have a good time.Here is my swap card - and a few tips if you would like to try it!I used some of the new items from the Wood Textures suite. The wood textures designer series paper is super on trend right now. The … [Read more...] about New papers and new stamps!
Archives for May 2017
It's Not Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
Today's post is a mix of this and that. I was cleaning files up on my phone - and wondered where some of the videos were I made at Christmas. I guess I dreamed making them - because they were no where to be found! I did have all the photos of the cards taken.I know it's not Christmas - it's not even July where we can do a pretend it's Christmas...it's just plain ole May - not yet Memorial Day!Many of the stamp sets and accessories used on these cards are no longer available. … [Read more...] about It's Not Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
Everyday Inspiration with Lovely Laurel
I had a nice long nap on Sunday afternoon. The sun was shining. Lots of new things to play with.... You would think that would be a recipe for Stampin' success, no?There is a fun new bundle that will be available in the upcoming catalog June 1. I know it is supposed to pop up. I cut all of the dies out of white cardstock to mess around with the mechanics. I messed and messed. Looked for any helpful tips online. Made a mess.An hour or so past. I … [Read more...] about Everyday Inspiration with Lovely Laurel
Home Sweet Home!
What a fun and welcoming set this new one is! If you are like me and love to color - then this set will be right up your alley!It's got all the things we love about Stampin' Up! stamps - It's seasonal - with Spring and Summer flowers, Autumn pumpkins and arrangements and of course fun Christmas images - you will find yourself reaching for it time and time again.It has a great selection of words as well! This one swings the door open (courtesy of the Big Shot framelit) to reveal … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home!
Supercard featuring Everyday Hero
It has been a minute - but here is another "3 minute video" (well it's a smidge over! but the inside was calling out to be colored as well.this completely adorable set will retire the end of May, so if you love it as much as I do - don't wait any longer before adding it to your stamp collection.This card is a very simple stamp and color. Use a waterproof ink (I used memento). Scribble the watercolor pencils over (leaving parts of the larger areas with no color) and then blend with … [Read more...] about Supercard featuring Everyday Hero