Ink Spot Background Technique
Have you seen the Stampin' Spots? The mini ink pads that come in the Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin kits and the Kits Collection? Be sure to keep them and use them for other projects. Though small in size, they lend themselves to a variety of techniques. Today, I showcase a handmade greeting card where I used the spots to create a fun background. Measurements and Details Coastal Cabana card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4 Basic White card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4 Randomly stamp Basic White card stock panel with different colors of Stampin' Spots. I used Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey, and Coastal Cabana. Heat...
Ink Spot Birthday Card
Did you know Stampin' Up! offers two sizes of ink pads? The full-size Classic Stampin' Pad is perhaps the most common. Stampin' Up! sells these pads in about 50 different colors. The second option includes the Stampin' Spots. Find these in Paper Pumpkin kits as well as select kits from the Kits Collection. In the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog (which debuts May 6, 2025), the Classic Stampin' Spots assortment comes with two options: Assortment 1 includes Real Red, Petal Pink, Garden Green, Cloud Cover, and Early Espresso. Assort 2 includes Melon Mambo, Darling Duckling, Granny Apple Green, Fresh Freesia, and Basic Grey. You may also purchase a...
Memories & More Mother’s Day
Welcome to Team Stamp It's April Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us! This month, we share handmade greeting cards and projects that focus on Mother's Day. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain a host of paper crafting inspiration. Leave a comment on each. You have a chance to win the Birthday Sparkle Kit. Do you ever need a quick card like yesterday? You need the easy button! For me, that's Stampin' Up!'s Memories & More Card Packs. For today's Mother's Day card, I use the Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack with just a few add ons. The card pack includes 50 double-sided printed cards for quick card...
Hexagon-Shaped Birthday Card
Have you seen the Meant to Bee Dies offered in Stampin' Up!'s January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure? Even though I'm not an avid scrapbooker, I immediately thought of ways to use these hexagon-shaped dies. Today, I share samples of shaped cards created with these dies. Measurements and Details Here are a few details to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to see a visual demonstration of how these cards come together. Basic Black Card Stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and fold at 4 1/4 Place the folded card stock on your die cut machine. Lay the largest die on- the card stock. Make sure the top of the die is just a bit...
Beautiful Butterflies Free Tutorial
I'm thinking many of you feel the same way about sympathy cards; they are difficult to create. Yet, I believe they provide a lot of comfort to those who receive them. In today's post, I share step-by-step directions for creating this simple sympathy card. I use Stampin' Up!'s Beautiful Butterfly Bundle, one of the hybrid embossing folder offerings. It debuted in the spring catalog. And, good news, it's still available. (Please note: It's been a popular item so it goes in and out of inventory. Keep checking the store. Or, let me know so I can keep an eye on it for you.) This hybrid embossing folder bundle offers a lot of fun options. Click...
