CRAFTDOC

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 […]

I actually got out my calculator for today’s Lunchtime Live on Facebook.  I did a little math to show how much money you can save by purchasing the Stampin’ Up! starter kit during the September Get & Go promotion. Let’s give a quick recap – starter kit cost is $99 plus tax (free shipping) = […]

If you are reading this post on September 23, there is a 24 hour sale on stamps!  This only happens once a year, so check out the list of over 50 stamp sets. Comfort & Hope is one of the stamp sets included in the Stampin’ Up! sale.  I had fun making these #simplestamping cards […]

Which are your favorite – dies or punches? Advantages of dies :  easier to store, more variety in size Advantages of punches:  faster to use, don’t need an expensive machine I love both and use both almost every day! Did you catch my review of the new Stampin’ Up! Cut & Emboss Machine? It only […]

My technique for the September Card class is the Inlaid Die Technique.  This fun technique I have turned into yet another two-fer card.  More 2-way cards are featured in this previous post on 3 ways to get 2 cards for 1. For the inlaid die technique, you literally just add back die-cuts into the negative […]

It’s always a wild day when the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack updates.  I go for the paper first – what about you?  Kits?  Ribbon?  Embellishments?  Punches?  Check them all out at my store. As well as enjoying some discount therapy, I’m celebrating my 22nd Stampiversary!  It was 22 years ago that I decided to purchase […]

Here’s a fun bundle for you to play with for fall.  The punch does double duty – both pumpkins and apples!  Stampin’ Up! hit it out of the park on Harvest Hellos. Today’s Tips: Stamp on Designer paper and punch – so easy! Stamp on Whisper White cardstock and color with Stampin’ blends. Stamp on […]

Fall color is all around, and what better way to copy nature than with stamps, paper and ink.  The Falling for Leaves bundle is perfect for fall and Thanksgiving cards. I wanted to use the beautiful border that comes with this die set.  I kept the leaves in green (Tranquil Tide), but they would be […]

I wasn’t going to get the Toil and Trouble Designer Series Paper, but then I did.    Because it is so cute.  And it is not just for Halloween.   And it has the colors Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green.  Need I say more. I used several different stamp sets with the paper since I […]

And here are some more cards from my favorite Country Lane Suite featuring the Country Home stamp set.   This suite is on trend and perfect for fall. Gray Granite is the star of this card.  I just added a little color with Stampin’ Blends. This card didn’t turn out quite as nice as I planned.  […]