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Faux Silk Technique

Posted: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 @ 1:17 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Since the Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin kit had some shiny gold tissue paper, I thought it was time to dust off this old technique. Faux Silk is usually done with white tissue paper but I went rogue and tried it in the gold and also in the light blue that usually comes with […]

Silhouette Cards

Posted: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 8:20 am in Projects | No Comments »

Be sure you are subscribed to my weekly newsletter – color changes and new catalog info is coming next week! One of my favorite card layouts when using a scenery background is to use dies or punches with black cardstock to make silhouettes. The Enjoy the Journey Designer Series paper by Stampin’ Up! with it’s […]

Decorative Masks i.e. Stencils

Posted: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 @ 3:14 pm in Projects | No Comments »

I have been neglecting the Decorative Masks in both the Annual and Mini Catalog, and it’s almost time for them to potentially retire! They are fun to use with blending brushes, sponges and spritzers to add ink to any project. And you can also use them with heat embossing or Embossing Paste to add texture. […]

St. Patrick’s Day Shaker Card

Posted: Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 @ 10:39 am in Projects | No Comments »

Every year I make a few St. Paddy’s Day cards using the Stampin’ Up! supplies that I have on hand. (You can use the search box for previous projects). We have lots of great green colors – this year I used Granny Apple green. Usually I am making shamrocks out of heart punches or dies, […]

Online Exclusives

Posted: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 @ 4:07 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Happy March! Stampin’ Up ! has released the first series of Online Exclusives. This new category in the online store will be refreshed 3 times a year to tide us over until a new catalog is published. New craft supplies – my favorite! Demonstrators could pre-order the Irresistible Blooms bundle, the matching paper and the […]