Similar to “Christmas a la Carte”, “Greetings a la Carte” is a Stamp-a-stack for anyone who wants to produce many cards. The cards are relatively simple, so they are easy to produce and easy to mail. All of the cards have a Whisper White or Very Vanilla piece for the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Fancy Foil Designer Vellum
Today’s card is a departure from my usual tendency toward bold contrasts and bright colors. You may be wondering how I ever came up with such a simple layout, using only two neutrals to create these subtle yet striking contrasts. I CASEd it. (If you are reading cardmaking blogs, you … Continue reading
Weekly Deals and a Baby Card with Fringe
In addition to the Weekly Deals, Stampin’ Up! also announced today that they are extending the offer for a free set of 2012-2014 In Color Markers with a new Paper Pumpkin subscripiton through March 31. Please contact me if you have any questions. Here are the Weekly Deals… Tasteful Trim … Continue reading
Changing the Look of Kits
The kits offered by Stampin’ Up! are great as designed, and in most cases, you just need to add a stamped sentiment to the pieces provided. However, it is so easy to make small additions and design changes to personalize the look. I took the On Its Way Simply Sent … Continue reading
So Very Grateful and New Photopolymer Set
If this technique has a name, “Easy” should be in it somewhere! To get that beautiful watercolored background, all you need is an acrylic block (I used size D), some markers and a spray bottle. Brian Pilling showed us this technique at Leadership, promoting the idea of a simple, one-layer … Continue reading
Petite Petals Favorite
Don’t you love it when you come across a design that has it all? When I say “has it all”, one of my criteria is that it is simple to produce!! This is a design by Jan McMullen, and we made it in a sample swap in December. It is … Continue reading
New Circle Monogram Stamp
This is a great return address stamp, or use it to say anything you want! It coordinates with the 1 3/8″ circle punch, so the stamped image will be an easy element to add to any project. Clear Block B is recommended (Item 117147, $5.95). Stampin’ Up! is also bringing … Continue reading
Weekly Deals and Banner Blast
First, the Weekly Deals… Calypso Coral 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 130018 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN Soft Sky 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 131210 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN Simply Pressed Clay Item # 130685 Regular Price: $6.95 … Continue reading
Language of Love
The stamps in the Language of Love set are perfect for Valentine’s Day, but they can definitely be used year-round. The card base here is Soft Sky with an Elegant Eggplant mat, and since it is early February, I made my garland in Valentine colors. However, I do look forward … Continue reading