Sunny Splash Fun Fold
From the time I was born, my family spent our summers at "the lake." First, it started as just a weeklong vacation, and that turned into two weeks, and then three months. What memories we made during these idyllic summers in Minnesota. We spent entire days in our swim suits, reading books on the dock. So Stampin' Up!'s Sunny Splash stamp set holds some nostalgia. (Find this set in Stampin' Up's Annual Catalog on page 41.) I've had a lot of fun creating with this set. Today, I combine it with a fun fold inspired by Jackie Bolhuis. Click here to see another blog post using these cute swim suits. Sunny Splash Fun Fold Here are some basic...
Dots & Spots for Halloween
I have this crazy goal: I want to actually use some of the great crafting goodies I buy! Seriously! When Stampin' Up!'s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog came out at the beginning of May, I bought the Dots & Spots Die. (That's the die that makes the dotted background; the one that almost looks like cheese.) It looks cool, I thought. I should be able to do something fun with that. But, it sat there and sat there. This last weekend, I made my way into the craft room and played with paper and that die specifically. Click here to see a fun, summer-themed card made with this die. And then I thought: why not Halloween? I had just received the...
Dots and Spots for Summer
When I first "spotted" it in the catalog, Stampin' Up!'s Dots and Spots Die intrigued me! (Find it on page 170 of Stampin' Up!'s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.) It's the large die that creates the dotted background seen in the card above. It normally sells for $32, but beginning today (August 2, 2022), earn it free with a $100 order before shipping and tax. Yes, Stampin' Up! has added to its SaleABration options. Click here to see the original brochure. (Please note: These are available while supplies last. The Soft Seafoam and Pool Party Notecards and Tree Lot Dies have already sold out. So, if there's something you want, I encourage you to get...
Twinkling Lights Dies Glimmer
Does it shimmer, glimmer, or shine? If the answer is yes, I add it to my cart! Yes, I'm a huge fan of sparkly, shiny paper for card making. So, of course, I ordered Stampin' Up!'s Glimmer 12 x 12 Specialty Paper from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog and played with it last week. I think it pairs well with the Twinkling Lights Dies and the Lights Aglow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. The above photo shows the inside of the card. In today's post, I share cards that feature: Twinkling Lights Dies Glimmer 12 x 12 Specialty Paper Gold Foil Lights Aglow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Sentiment from Sweet Candy Canes stamp set Snowflakes from...
Twinkling Lights Dies Christmas Card
I'm having so much fun with my Christmas in July installments for 2022! It's fun getting a jumpstart on making those handmade holiday cards while playing with brand-new paper crating products. Today's card features the Twinkling Lights Dies (found on page 32 of Stampin' Up!'s July-December 2022 Mini Catalog), Lights Aglow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, and the Glimmer 12 x 12 Specialty Paper. (I just love this glimmer paper, and it's gorgeous when die cut with the Christmas tree from the dies.) In addition to all of the above, it's a fun fold card: an easel card. Think of all the different stamp sets and patterned paper you could use with...
