Most of the graduation cards I make are easily adaptable to any school colors, and this one is no different.  The Large Numbers Framelits highlight the graduation year, and I love using them with craft foam – the “0” and the “7” are popped up on black foam for some fun dimension. … Continue reading →

 At first glance, this looks like a very simple Valentine.  There is a “Wow Factor” as it is opened, though. An 11″ wide pop-up section twists and opens…and it is not terribly hard to create this fun fold.  This was a club project this month, and everyone agreed the construction … Continue reading →

Sale-a-bration is the best time of year to shop Stampin’ Up! because of the freebies.  These three cards use Wildflower Fields Designer Paper, one of the products that you can choose for free with a $50 order.  It is a full pack of 12 double-sided 12″x12″ patterned paper in fabulous … Continue reading →

“Bear Hugs” is proving pretty irresistible!  I am using the little bear from the set with one of the greetings from “Apple of My Eye”.  I went with a clean and simple layout as suggested by this week’s challenge at The Paper Players. I always love projects that take advantage … Continue reading →

This is truly a one-layer card.  It is one piece of cardstock folded in half with no additional pieces.  This is a real rarity for me! Since the addition of Thick (100 lb) Whisper White to our Annual Catalog in June, I am using more white card bases than ever. … Continue reading →

I love this unique card shape that I saw at The Paper Players.  I thought it was really fun for spring and summer, not necessarily just for a kid…but that superhero dog from the set “Cool Kid” does make it into a great kid card, doesn’t it?  There is even … Continue reading →

Here are this week’s Weekly Deals, including two great dies this week.  Please let me know if you would like me to add anything to my order this week, and as always, if the group order earns Hostess Benefits, all participants will be eligible for a share. Etcetera Designer Series … Continue reading →

  And Hooray for all of this yummy coordination!  There is a group of Project Life items already available, ahead of the release of Stampin’ Up!’s full line of Project Life products in the upcoming Annual Catalog.  I was so anxious to play with these pre-order goodies that I ripped … Continue reading →

Here are this week’s Weekly Deals… Neutrals Core’dinations Item # 129956 Regular Price: $23.95 US/$29.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.96 US/$22.46 CAN Basic Black 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 130010 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item #121809 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 … Continue reading →

This time, “Christmas Star” is the focal point, not the background.  I really like it either way, and this design could be done in just about any color scheme for the holidays.  This will be the final choice (#13) for the upcoming Christmas a la Carte classes.  I have added … Continue reading →