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Archive for March, 2020

Hold on to Hope

Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2020 @ 3:04 pm in Projects | No Comments »

I originally used the sentiments right from the Timeless Tulips stamp set for this March class card.  But today I swapped out the HOLD ON TO HOPE stamp set for a beautiful card of encouragement for this season of uncertainty. The background was sponged with different shades of green ink, then droplets of water added […]

Positive Thoughts for a Difficult Time

Posted: Saturday, March 21st, 2020 @ 11:38 am in Projects | No Comments »

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for over 21 years, I have made and sent a lot of greeting cards, and taught others how to do the same.   In this time, as never before, a paper hug is the perfect way to send encouragement and stay connected with other people.  Here’s one of the cards […]

March Card Class

Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2020 @ 3:55 pm in Projects | No Comments »

My March Card Class is available online – free for everyone on my facebook page.   The pdf instruction sheets will be emailed free for any online order at my shop.  Here is a photo of the three projects:  A water droplet Bokeh techniques with Timeless Tulips, A pop-out card with Under the Umbrella and a […]

Happy Birthday to You

Posted: Thursday, March 12th, 2020 @ 5:02 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Look at how lovely is the new So Very Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper  – in Pool Party, Purple Posy and Soft Sea Foam.   Perfect soft pastel colors for spring and you can only get them for FREE with a $50 purchase.   I embossed the Happy Birthday to You stamps (also white) in […]

Flowering Foils, Coronavirus and Crafting

Posted: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 @ 2:29 pm in Projects | No Comments »

New Sale-a-bration items have been added to my store! The gorgeous Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper is my favorite new SAB freebie.   I love the shiny silver and copper designs. Tip:  You can color this paper easily – here I used sponge daubers and ink, but you can use a brayer or Stampin’ […]

Thoughtful Blooms and Spring Punches

Posted: Monday, March 2nd, 2020 @ 8:14 am in Projects | No Comments »

The Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper has a bright spring look.  And it matches several new punches too! Tip:  Use small strips of the striped paper for maximum impact.  Then you have lots left to punch out flowers from the other side. Both the Thoughtful Blooms stamp set and Small Bloom Punch can be […]