Hi, There, Stampers! I'm sure you don't have time to read any long articles today. So I'll just say a quick, "Happy Valentine's Day," and share a couple of cards I made with some products that will be on the market at the beginning of next month. I love new stuff, and Stampin' Up! is going to be showing us new stuff more often from now on. I can hardly wait to see all that they'll be sharing in … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day! Sneak Peek at New Products!
Handmade Valentine Card
A Quick Last-Minute Valentine!
Hi, There, Stampers! In yesterday's article, I promised you something quick and easy for some last minute Valentine Cards. Do you remember last week when I encouraged you to look for a sketch when you're in need of something quick? Well, that's what I did with this card. I keep my digital sketches in a folder on my computer and I did a quick search and quickly found the sketch that I used for … [Read more...] about A Quick Last-Minute Valentine!
A Very Old Pattern
Hi, There, Stampers! Last week as I was trying to get the last of my Valentine Cards done, I stumbled onto a really old pattern. I can't remember the specific date, but it was sometime in 2010. At that point I'd only be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 2 years, and I was trying all kinds of things. One thing I should have tried was to write tutorials back then. While I may have a small error (or … [Read more...] about A Very Old Pattern
CASEing a Friend’s Valentine
Hi, There, Stampers! Last week I had a house guest who happens to be a long-time Stampin' Up! demonstrator friend. I've known Pam for just about all of the 10 years that she's been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I hadn't seen her in 5 or 6 years, so it was great to have a day or so to spend with her. Of course we did some card-making and of course they were Valentine's cards. By the time … [Read more...] about CASEing a Friend’s Valentine
Another Fun Love Cats Card
Hi, There, Stampers! You might remember that a bit over a week ago I showed you a card I'd made with one of the cute kitties from the Love Cats Stamp Set. Today I have a quick share with how I used another of the little critters. Fussy Cutting vs. a Cutting Machine I have been the owner of an electronic cutting machine for several years. I mostly use it for projects that have nothing to do with … [Read more...] about Another Fun Love Cats Card
Creative Block? Reach for a Sketch (And Make a Valentine Card!)
Hi, There, Stampers! Sometimes I sit down at my work station and have no idea what I'm going to make. But I end up making something that I really like. My "secret"? Reach for a sketch. When you’re having a moment for lack of cardmaking ideas, reach for a sketch. Sketches are great for inspirational ideas. Get your supplies together and see what you come up with! Where Did I Find the Sketch for … [Read more...] about Creative Block? Reach for a Sketch (And Make a Valentine Card!)
Stamps, Ink, Paper – And A Little Bit of Twine!
Hi, There, Stampers! Valentine's Day 2023 is less than 2 weeks away! If you're looking for something really simple to do, why not try this card layout! No Dies, Punches or Embossing Folders I made today's card just by stamping images from 1 stamp set (Country Bouquet) with 2 inks 3 times: Once with the Petal Pink in the large heart; once with Mint Macaron to fill in the heart; and once more … [Read more...] about Stamps, Ink, Paper – And A Little Bit of Twine!
Embossing and More Embossing!
Aloha, all! Once again it's time for the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge, the biweekly challenge for all lovers and users of Stampin' Up! paper crafting products. The new challenge is "Embossing of All Kinds." There are so many ways of embossing that we're really looking forward to seeing what people come up with for their challenge … [Read more...] about Embossing and More Embossing!
Getting Started on Valentine’s Day!
Aloha, all! Not only is Valentine's Day less than a month away, but this year it's on a Sunday! That means that any last minutes cards have to be set to arive on the 13th of February. Where I live on Hawaii'a Big Island, it even takes at least one extra day for mail to get to its USA destination. So I'm really in a pickle if I don't get them … [Read more...] about Getting Started on Valentine’s Day!
The Occasion is Valentine’s Day!
Aloha, all! And welcome to the SUDSOL Blog Tour! SUDSOL is an online group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators to which I belong and it's one of the best groups for Stampin' Up! demonstrators on the web right now. I don't have an active upline for my demonstratorship, and SUDSOL has become my 24/7 upline (one of their tag lines, and it's well … [Read more...] about The Occasion is Valentine’s Day!
Add a Little Glimmer to Your Valentines!
Aloha, all! One of my favorite products in the Stampin' Up! 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog is the Red Glimmer Paper. Wow! Glitter and nothing on my face, my clothes, my floor (well, maybe a few scraps - but nothing that sparkles). And the Glimmer Paper punches up beautifully! I have to tell you that I was really surprised at … [Read more...] about Add a Little Glimmer to Your Valentines!