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
Yay, finally! My June 1 order from the new Annual Catalog came yesterday. After forcing myself to do yard work through the day (couldn’t ignore the 7 yards of mulch on the driveway), I made a few cards last night. I was anxious to try the new Big Shot Platform … Continue reading
Some stamp sets sit on my Wish List for a while because of price. “Remarkable You”, at $45 in Wood, was one of those sets for me. Good news, though…you don’t have to wait to get the expensive sets. You can choose two for FREE when you sign up as … Continue reading
This greeting from the retired set “One in a Million” is so appropriate for Memorial Day as we remember the sacrifices so many have made for our country.
May is tough on Stampin’ Up! fans. It’s a real rollercoaster – if you’re not rushing to get the Retiring Items before they are gone, you’re dreaming about the Sneak Peek items that you can’t have yet. The whole process is a necessary evil if we want to make way … Continue reading
This week’s colors are very sweet and pretty. I used them with “Swirly Bird”, a set from the upcoming 2016-2017 Annual Catalog that I can’t seem to put down! There are coordinating framelits for this set, and I cut a bit out of one of the thinlit shapes to make a … Continue reading
I needed a cheerful card for someone special this weekend, and once again found myself reaching for “Swirly Bird”. I was inspired by the fabulous sunshine on Kim Badelt’s card which you can see here. I am using it with our new Peekaboo Peach, and my background is from the … Continue reading
More words = more fun with this set! There are 53 photopolymer stamps in “Thoughtful Banners”, and most of them are words. That’s the first thing I love about it. The second thing is that crooked stamping is ok. While the perfectly aligned sample shown in the catalog is awesome, I … Continue reading
Color Challenges are already hard for me. It can be tough to be limited to three colors. But this week…three neutrals! These aren’t really colors are they? I did come up with a neutral card using one of my current favorite sets – “Grateful Bunch”. The gray flower is pretty … Continue reading
“Swirly Bird” was at the top of my wish list after I saw it at OnStage in April, so I am thrilled that I was able to get it in my preorder. I just love the carefree scribbles and the cute images (yes, there is a bird) that make up … Continue reading