This week’s sketch reminded me of an argyle pattern, so I chose the Affectionately Yours suite to create my own argyle. I used the new Layering Squares Framelits to cut the designer paper and the scalloped Night of Navy squares. I laid out the squares, but I didn’t attach them to … Continue reading
This is a remake of a favorite congrats card that I made last year. Click here to see that card – it was made with the retired Birthday Bash designer paper. I substituted this year’s fun It’s My Party designer paper and colors for a special grad who we celebrated … Continue reading
I am running late with my posts after a busy week of Card Buffet, but I do want to share this money folder that was popular in class this week. This is a great way to present cash or a check to a grad. I shared this last year in … Continue reading
This is an idea I brought home from OnStage – it was part of one of the presentations, but I am sorry, I cannot remember who to credit. I love it when the designer paper is the focal point of a card. With this layout, you can show off a … Continue reading
Today I am on my way to OnStage Live in Salt Lake City. OnStage Live is Stampin’ Up!’s convention. Demonstrators gather for three days to share their love of stamping. It is my first-ever convention; while I have been to other Stampin’ Up! conferences, I have never been to the main event … Continue reading
This week’s color challenge had me thinking along the lines of a masculine card, but since we are also in the middle of graduation season, I went that route instead. I picked my colors based on the challenge, but you could easily change colors to suit your recipient, or their … Continue reading
To answer questions on how to cut the base of this card, I have added a video today that shows how to construct the file folder tab on the inside.
This is my favorite stamp from the set “Bravo” – I just love the different fonts! The size is great, too. Big greetings fill up a card fast, and you really don’t need much else. I stamped this once in Pool Party on a scrap piece of Whisper White. I … Continue reading
First, the Weekly Deals… Sweetheart Punch Item # 133786 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN Retro Fresh This And That Washi Tape Item # 133001 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN Hello Honey 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon Item # 133671 Regular … Continue reading
If you want to congratulate someone, our “Bravo” stamp set offers so many ways to do it. I used four of the greetings from the set on this card. I got the inspiration for my card from Julie Davison – you can see her original card here. I just picked … Continue reading