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3 ways to make a pop up card

Posted: Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 @ 1:26 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Pop up cards are a great way to add some fun and whimsy.  I’ve tried 3 different ways to make a pop-up and all are easy to adapt to any stamps and supplies. 1.Window Sheet method.  For this Pop Up Card with Playful Pets Designer Paper by Stampin’ Up!, cut a scrap of window sheet […]

Playful Pets

Posted: Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 @ 12:01 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Since it’s Black Cat Day, I thought I would revisit the Playful Pets projects from my October Class.   This fun fold card was just the cat’s meow.  (Woof.) We also did a favorite layout card cutting the dog and cat from the Playful Pets Designer Paper. And later in the month, I showed in a […]

How to make a Christmas Card holder

Posted: Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 @ 4:00 pm in Projects | No Comments »

My Christmas Class for this month showcased the Poinsettia Place Suite by Stampin’ Up!  We made a beautiful Card folio and two unique sized cards in shades of blue, white and silver.  Wouldn’t this make a lovely gift? Here’s a closeup of the cover: The folio is a full sheet of Seaside Spray cardstock folded […]

Halloween Grab Bags

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 @ 8:00 pm in Projects | 2 Comments »

I put together a few grab bags of retired Stampin’ Up! products that coordinate together.  All treats, no tricks.  There are 3 different bags and I have several of each one.  The contents are listed below each photo. Each grab bag includes a cute reusable Pumpkin bag. Halloween Grab Bag #1: contents Bag #1: Tea […]

Hello Pumpkin Halloween Treats

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 @ 7:31 pm in Projects | No Comments »

My Paper Pumpkin kit treats are ready to be filled with candy: Hint:  If you find Reese’s Halloween Bats – they fit perfectly!  I had to hide them for now! I made these basic collages of pieces for the cracker boxes and cards.  The silicone craft sheet was very useful to keep the liquid glue […]

October Card Classes

Posted: Friday, October 9th, 2020 @ 1:47 pm in Projects | No Comments »

I’m excited to announce my Stampin’ Up!  Virtual Classes for October. I love fall and the holiday season and can’t wait to show you some fun projects with the Playful Pets and Poinsettia Place Suites. We will again enjoy a technique, favorite layout and fun fold for the Card Class.  The Christmas class will feature […]

Happy World Cardmaking Day!

Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 @ 11:16 am in Projects | No Comments »

I love making cards!  They are quick art projects without any artistic talent required.  The art work is already done with stamps designed by our amazing Stampin’ Up! artists.  You get to enjoy the creative process of choosing colors and layouts or just copy designs that you see in the catalog or online.  Card making […]

Paper, Paper, Pretty Paper and a Shaker Card

Posted: Thursday, October 1st, 2020 @ 10:11 am in Projects | 1 Comment »

Yes, I do have a weakness for pretty paper.  There are 15 of my favorite Stampin’ Up! papers on sale for the entire month of October. Here is the list: And here is one of the many cards I have made with these favorite papers. Don’t you love how the waves in the Designer Paper […]