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Echoes of Kindness card

I loved this Level 2 hostess set as soon as I saw it!  And this was a very quick card. The Echoes of Kindess set (free with your $300 order) was stamped in Black StazOn and colored in with our Bashful Blue and Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Markers and outlined in So Saffron marker.  The edges were sponged in So Saffron and the oval/scalloped oval frame is the Sizzix 'Oval Scallop Frame' (#114521, ... View Post

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Video – Paper Pin Technique

Last month I received a gift of a lovely butterfly paper pin and scalloped circle book from Kelli Purkey and I just *HAD* to make that butterfly myself. I completely devoured every detail of her finished pin... the butterfly from God's Beauty (Level 1 Hostess Set) complete with rhinestone and wire embellishments on a pale plum cardstock (see below). I decided to make my butterfly look like a ... View Post

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Video – Polished Stone

(Click on thumbnails for bigger detail) This technique is an 'oldie' called Polished Stone that I have seen less and less these days, so I dusted it off and shared it at my 'Technique Freak' club in January. Polished stone is a technique that is better 'shown than described' so I present to you my first ever video (actually made back in January) that is being published after a lot ... View Post

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Stationery Box Step-by-Step with Friends 24/7

I had to make one of these awesome Stationery Boxes after seeing Jackie Topa's template and then getting one finished in a WOW swap that I hosted, well,  sealed the deal! I made this entirely with the Friends 24/7 set and the color combination of Bordering Blue, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa and Very Vanilla... that color scheme was inspired by the Bella Birds Designer Series paper (#113981, ... View Post

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Cool New Sizzix Dies

3D mania with your Sizzix! The fun never stops with your Sizzix Big Shot just for Stampin' Up! These pop-up dies are the first of their kind! You can create perfect wedding, birthday, and party projects with the Pop-up dies that add dimension and depth!  I have both of them and can't wait to play with them... Three Tiered Cake - folds inside a card!  #116760 for $39.95.  Read more ... View Post

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Punch Bunny Easter Box!

I leave for Hawaii on Stampin' Up!'s incentive trip in 10 hours!!! And before I leave, I want to share with you an adorable bunny box and template... the 'bunny' punching inspiration came from the stamping Diva herself Sam Parisi... thanks Sam! The box actually uses no stamps, it's all punches: Large Oval & Small Oval, 1 3/8 inch jumbo circle, ½ inch circle,  ¼ inch circle, 1/16th ... View Post

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Emboss Resist Mirror Image Technique

Materials:  Inspired By Nature stamp set (on the dormant list), More Mustard, Old Olive & Close to Cocoa Crafter's Inks, Versamark, Crystal Clear Embossing powder, sponge daubers, dry (dead) blender pen, Vanilla cardstock. I could say it was a new take on emboss resist, but it's been around for years.  Ironing off the embossing powder onto newsprint or other scrap paper to get rid ... View Post

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March Online Ordering Specials

My March online ordering gift this month is this awesome 'Spring Sweet Treats' Class to Go (34 page PDF with diagrams and photo step-by-step instructions) featuring the set 'A Good Egg.' As a BONUS, your $100 online order will also include a 12 page color Step-by-Step PDF of my 'Friends 24/7' Stamp Camp this past Saturday. Click the thumbnail on the left for detailed view of the ... View Post

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NEW Spring Sets… unveiled today!

Starting today, you can preview and buy select sets from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog. Click on the thumbnail image (left) to view the adorable spring and Easter sets. The Occasions Mini Catalog will be unveiled on April 1st... and you will LOVE the sets and accessories, including *new* toys to go with your Sizzix Big Shot. I'm so lucky, I can pre-order them today... now don't you ... View Post

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Friends 24/7 Stamp Festival

Okay, are you kicking yourself yet for not signing up for my Rubber Stamp Festival tomorrow?!  Go ahead and kick!!! All of these projects were made with the set 'Friends 24/7' and the Bella Birds Designer Series paper.   The 12 page color step by step of all projects is FREE with your online order of $100 (plus there is another gift for your $50+ order AND of course SAB benefit apply). See all ... View Post

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Nursery Necessities Baby Onesie Card

How do you like my new "look"?! I've been working on it for over a month and decided to take the plunge.  My Gallery is still not completely with the program, but I decided the greater good was to keep it up and running until I move it into the blog format. This adorable baby 'onesie' card has been shamelessly CASE'd from a swap I got from Kevin Theesen, SU's first male demonstrator! In ... View Post

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Playful Petals Spring Card

I've been a bad, bad girl with the new catalog!  I couldn't resist this new set Playful Petals (#113728, set of 7 for $28.95) and its matching 'Tea Party' designer series paper (#113992 for $9.95). And I'm TIRED of winter, this makes me feel like spring is almost here! And isn't the new Eyelet Border punch (#113692) awesome?! This was a quick Stamp-A-Stack card we did last week. The ... View Post