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Today's tutorial is so much fun! I use a bundle that will be part of my new version of Online Classes that will start up again when the new catalog comes out.  Watch your email and this page for complete information on how to be a part of my free classes - you will have the information you need BEFORE the catalog is live.  I am going to change the way I offer the online classes. This new bundle is a stamp set AND a punch!  So - those of you who might not have a Die Cutting Machine … [Read more...] about Creating An Embossed Resist Water Wash Background With Perennial Essence and Aqua Painters!

This is going to be a picture heavy post!  I have spent some time off with the fairies....and now real life is calling...but I need to get this posted.  Tomorrow it's our filming day for Creating and Sharing the Life You Love, so if I don't get it up today it will just drive me crazy til Wednesday. Everything you need to know about making ONE of the cards shown here is in the video. Actually it's these two. We had a Stampin' Up! hosted leadership event this past Saturday and … [Read more...] about Tying a Bow With the Dyed Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon – Stitched Lace Fairy Card – New Wonders

After more than 25 Stampin' Up! catalogs retiring..... you would think this time of year would get easier.  But each time there are things that leave that make me a little sad.  Sometimes they return (goodbye, hello, goodbye Glossy Paper!  If I was industrious I would go through the stack of catalogs to see how many times it's happened...it's currently leaving again.  But I have hope it will find it's way back so I will keep my stash!) Sometimes they come back decades later and you see someone … [Read more...] about Time to Say Goodbye! The Top Ten Things I Will Miss Once the 2018-2019 Catalog Is Gone

When you see this new die in the upcoming catalog you might be like me and think.....Hmmmm...That is sure beautiful.  But I wonder just how easy can it be to cut out??  Don't worry.  I got it for you - and the answer is here: ARE YOU COMPLETELY SHOCKED?  If you say no - then you are not telling the truth, lol.  I mean that is just CRAZY easy!!!  One pass and a couple of tips.  But one pass through.  NO SPECIAL shims - nothing from the kitchen (ya'all know me - I don't venture downstairs … [Read more...] about The Intricate Stitched Lace *Super Easy* Die with Butterfly Wishes Sneak Peek Card

Today's post will be quick - it is just to show you the still photos from the card I made on last week's Facebook live! If you missed it - you can catch the replay here - Just be warned, I started it a bit after the actual Live started to avoid the chit chat - so it's kind of abrupt!  The camera angle needed for YouTube and Facebook is totally different, SO if you have a Facebook, it will view much better to just hop over there to my page (Cheri's Cards) and watch it there.  But I know … [Read more...] about Stitched Nested Labels Dies and Follow Your Dreams Stampin’ Up! Card

Today's tutorial is a card and you know just WHO to give it to.  Easy to know - because they have been to the movie in the last couple of weeks at least once to see the end of the Infinity Wars.  Young, Old, Male or Female - this card will be able to go to a bunch of those on your list!  BUT - the stamps are dies will be leaving the catalog at the end of the month - so act fast! Bubble Over has been around for more than one catalog  It can be craft brew, regular beer, soda pop - and so … [Read more...] about Fun OG Avengers End Game DIY Birthday Card!

How is already the first weekend in May?  Of course in Indy - that means Racing!  From my open window we can hear sounds of the cars all month long!  In my Studio it means I am racing to use some of the things I have bought an never used or really loved and am sad to see go....that all find themselves on the Last Chance List.  Because come May 31 (or even before if they sell out) they are outta here. Today's tutorial video uses several retiring products - here we go: Blow Out the … [Read more...] about Retiring Blow Out the Candles Card & Big Weekend Stampin’ Sale!

Full Confession - today's "new" tutorial - well, I filmed it in early April.  And it is now May.  I was waiting to post it til we went Live with our #friendstostampchallenge and it has taken a bit longer.  Who knows what I chit chat at the start of it - it could have been snowing - today it will be close to 80.  But hey, the stamping stays the same! Over on our group Facebook page (@friendstostamp), we are starting a new monthly stamp challenge!  It kicks off this month.  Most month's you will … [Read more...] about #Friendstostampchallenge Join Us in Our New Stamping Challenge – if You Stamp – You can Participate!

Happy May!  Spring is here....May brings with it the start of bridal showers, weddings, Mother's Day - the end of one Stampin' Up! catalog and the start of another.  This will be my 24th summer to start a new Stampin' Up! catalog.  Where has the time gone?! Get ready for it - is is one of the BEST ONES yet! Today's tutorial gives you a sneak peek to several new products that will be coming your way in June! New stamps, new dies, new papers - and that RIBBON! Demonstrators … [Read more...] about Bloom & Grow with Heat AND Dry Embossed Vellum: Stampin’ Up! Wedding Card

Today I have another Sneak Peek for you - but this tutorial is a little different! I have already used the set once in a sneak peek video - the set is stunning - you will remember it from the Dyed Tulle video (who knew that it was going to cause such a stir, lol?!) This time it's back - and again I use the new Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper.  How pretty - and different - is this color combination? But - the video shows you how to use a Stamparatus for 2 HUGE time … [Read more...] about Use the Stamparatus for Easy Die Alignment – Cut First Stamp Second! To a Wild Rose Sneak Peek