Tag Archives: Thank You

Triple Dipping – in Cards & Cones!

By | March 20, 2016

When the Stamp Group met this weekend we made a card that we had seen on page 16 of the big Annual Catalog. The card in the catalog example was made with Mint Macaron ink and floral embellishment, but I had a container of Blossom Accents in all of the 2015-2017 In Colors so I… Read More »

Color Equation: B & W + Red = Gr8!

By | January 19, 2016

When our sister-in-law Mindy’s thank you card arrived a few days ago, I thought immediately of how much I adore black, white and red together on a card. This is a simple layout, but with the glittery embossing and tiny red heart there’s a lot to love here. This inspired me to to use the… Read More »

“You’ve Got a Friend” – Sets Still on Sale For 15% Off!

By | October 22, 2015

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you’ve got to do is call, And I’ll be there – you’ve got a friend.                                                               James Taylor When it comes to deciding which sets you need during the 15% off sale going on today and tomorrow, celebrating friendship is always a good choice. The Friendly Wishes set is… Read More »

Ribbon that Inspires! Weekly Deals – Tues. Oct. 13th thru Mon. Oct. 19th, 2015

By | October 13, 2015

Isn’t it amazing how a small thing like a spool of ribbon can inspire you to make an entire card? One of the items on our Weekly Deals today is Wild Wasabi Seam Binding Ribbon for 25% off, and that’s where I started when designing this Foxy Thanks card. I’ve also been loving the Into… Read More »

Hello Fall! More Swaps to Share

By | October 5, 2015

Here’s an interesting way to use the Vintage Leaves stamps and coordinating Leaflets Framelits by cutting the leaves out of colored card stock and inserting them into a frame panel on the front of the card. This demonstrator did a few different things with the leaves; she stamped the red oak leaf with the original… Read More »

Have Some Fun at a Stampin’ Up! Workshop!

By | September 11, 2015

I have a group of friends that I stamp with where I live in California, but I also have a group of friends and family that I stamp with, long-distance, in Vermont. About once or twice a year I get to stamp with some of them in person, either here or there.               The… Read More »

Boxing it Up in Style!

By | July 23, 2015

Another couple of products that you can find now on the Clearance Rack are seen here decorating this kraft takeout box; the lovely Mossy Meadow 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon for $3.59 (reg. $8.95) and the Seasonally Scattered wood mount stamp set for $14.99 (reg. $24.95) which also includes the embellished sentiments “merry” and “love.” It’s… Read More »

Fleeting and Fragile – Butterflies

By | May 8, 2015

“A fallen blossom returning to the bough, I thought – But no, a butterfly.” – Arakida Moritake, Traditional Japanese Poetry: An Anthology Butterflies are popular for good reason, and there will be butterfly stamps, dies, and even a new embossing folder in the upcoming catalog! But there is one lovely item on the Retiring List… Read More »

Flower Power With the Chalkboard Technique

By | May 3, 2015

I’m lovin’ this one, because it’s fun and bright but also because it’s so easy to make! The Yippee Skippee set used for the greeting and the Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon are on the Retiring List, but most of the supplies used will be available in the new upcoming catalog for your creating pleasure.… Read More »