Happy about Pretty Perennials

Pretty Perennials

Pretty Perennials is a new stamp/die bundle in the Jan-Jun Mini catalog. At first, I thought it was a pretty set of flowers and did I really need another set of flowers. But then, as what usually happens, I saw something on Pinterest, or really looked at the samples in…

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Butterflies Sympathy

Butterflies

There is a lot going on in the Stampin’ UP! realm regarding butterflies. SU is introducing a new butterfly stamp and die set that is really amazing. This post is not about it….sorry. This post is about a currently available stamp and die set called Floating and Fluttering. Here, let…

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Circle Celebrations Again

Welcome back for another Circle Celebration card. This is my second of three cards using the Circle Celebration stamp set. You can see part 1 HERE. I love this stamp set and how it can be so versatile, and who doesn’t love Circles? What I love about this card is…

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I’m Lovin’ In Bloom

In Bloom

I’m lovin’ the In Bloom stamp set and the coordinating Pierced Blooms dies. This set is so versatile and lends itself so nicely to happy bright colors. I’ve got three cards for you today all using the In Bloom Bundle. Card #1 I can probably count on one hand the…

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Love You Always

Always

I needed a card to use in a zoom class where the participants wouldn’t necessarily have stamps or ink. I designed this card using the True Love Suite and the Love You Always Designer Series Paper and absolutely fell in love with it. Let me show you how I made…

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A Simply Succulent Simple Stamping

simple stamping

Simple Stamping means just that, simple stamping without a lot of “techniques”, layers, die cutting, etc. My card today using the Simply Succulent stamp set is a great example of simple stamping. Step-by-Step The first step in creating my simple stamping card today was to apply a watercolor wash on…

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A Simply Succulent Thank You

simply succulent

There is nothing better than a stamp/die bundle that offers creativity and versatility. Simply Succulent is one of those bundles. Great imagery with the stamp set and dies that are so fun to play with. I played around with the dies when creating this card, specifically the big background die.…

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The Casual Crafter

Casual Crafter

Are you a casual crafter? You make cards or scrapbook pages on a semi-regular basis and have been doing so for a while. You’ve got some layers and embellishments. You probably have a die cutting machine you use too. Today’s post is the second of a three-part series I’m doing…

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