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Today's tutorial is one of the projects that we did at the class we hosted in Lansing before OnStage.  Who knew that some tiny scraps of Designer Series Paper and a Dice could result in such a cute miniature? Here's how simple they are (and find out for yourself  by coming to camp in December as the Christmas House is a project there!) This is another of the videos that I recorded when I was not feeling well - so I apologize for the way my voice sounds.... The houses really have … [Read more...] about Tiny Little Birdhouses with DSP & Stampin’ Up! Embellishments

This tutorial posted several days ago and I didn't have time to write a blog post that day.  I did want to add the still photos that I took - so here is a photo heavy blog post! This is another in my current series of copying cards. The card I copy (you can see it a few posts back or in the video!) was made using Waterfront. Waterfront is more of a 'summer' set - I had been able to add snow to the mountaintops - but I liked the more midwestern scene that Snow Front lets you … [Read more...] about How to Copy a Card: Waterfront and Snow Front with Buffalo Check

This week is going to be a crazy one.  I have several projects that are ready to be filmed - but I have come down with a bit of a bug and I have a horrible sore throat :(  We also have a huge FUN class coming up in Lansing.  So - trying to get ready for that, packing and all the while conserving energy so I can get better before we leave on Thursday morning. This project I filmed last week before I wasn't feeling well!  It's another in the series of copying cards. It is also the first … [Read more...] about How to Copy a Card: Birch Background with Snow Front and Ice Glitter

Sign Ups have closed for November's Online Classes!  I have reached capacity. Here is another Camp project for November.  This stamps set is so much fun to play with....once you know what you are doing!  The ONE stamp set comes with BOTH red rubber AND photopolymer stamps in it!! Crazy, eh? Don't let it scare you away, though, remember once upon a time ALL things stampin were new to us - and we learned how to do them.  Here is the tutorial for today's card: Remember this is … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for Using the Christmas Rose Two Step Stamps – Free Paper Trimmer Reminder!

Today's Card tutorial is a super quick, but no one will believe it, Christmas Card! Here is your video: Did you catch that this Stamp SET is part of my November Online Class?  You don't need to purchase the dies to take the class - we will use them - but the ones we do will be pre-cut and sent to you with your card supplies The Stamps are part of the Night Before Christmas Suite.  The Tree card here is one we made at October Camp.  It was even quicker than today's project since … [Read more...] about Quick and Simple Christmas Card with Bonus Easy Tag! Night Before Christmas Suite

So much to get to today - we are in a NEW month (wait, what?  didn't we just START 2019??)  First - Congrats to the winner of last month's Hostess Set - I have emailed her to let her know.  I put all the names into Mrs Claus - shook them up and drew. Keep reading to see what the giveaway is for November! Congrats Emily! Today's tutorial features a card that we will be doing at camp this SATURDAY.  I have just a couple of spots left, so if you plan on coming, you need to let me know … [Read more...] about Retro Stained Glass Card with Mercury Glass Acetate, Blends, God’s Peace and Christmas Rose!

Isn't this Christmas Rose LOVELY?  It is the subject of today's tutorial AND the featured set of one of next month's two free online classes! Here is the tutorial so you can see all the pieces of the limited edition suite in action! Which do I like more?  The stamps?  The dies?  That ribbon?  Those embellishments?  There is a bracelet too - I realized later I forgot to show that to you! The tutorial packs a bunch of techniques into it.  I wanted to use the Blends to color in the … [Read more...] about Christmas Rose Tutorial (Using Blends when Embossing!), Free Online November Classes and Free Paper Trimmer!

During the 24 Hour Stamp sale last week I did 4 Facebook Lives and then recorded 4 Tutorials of the same cards for YouTube (in one day....AAAAAAACK!!).  I am just now starting to get the shopping lists together with the pictures here for you.  The sale is no longer on - but the cards are still beautiful.  I wanted to get this one up first - because I am going to feature it as part of my "Copying Myself" series I do soon!  So be watching for a switch up of it.  For now - here is how to do this … [Read more...] about Buffalo Check + Waterfront Rustic Christmas Card Tutorial

So many fun things to share today!  This tutorial will knock your socks off!  So super simple - but the end results are just stunning. AND...the new paper trimmer is released to customers on November 1.  I have some specials for both the end of October and the first week in November that will get you a FREE trimmer from me!! First the tutorial (and I do use the trimmer in it - but when I filmed this last week, the release date was still hush, but now YOU know when it is!!) The … [Read more...] about Feels Like Frost Trio of Cards & FREE Paper Cutter Special!!

Join me tomorrow all day on Facebook for several Facebook Lives - I will be off and on all day long with some fun demonstrations using lots of the sets that will be part of the Flash Sale!  You can see many of them below (not all - I just picked a bunch so you can see several of them that are on sale!) In addition to Stampin' Up's 24 hour Flash Sale - starts at midnight tonight - ends at midnight Wednesday - I have these specials when you shop on my online store (link at the top of this page) … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Fun Filled Flash Day!