Loyal Leaves and the Joseph's coat technique! I really enjoyed giving this technique a try with the Loyal Leaves stamp set by Stampin' UP. It reminded me of some art projects I did in grade school with brightly colored crayons filling a page and then covering the full page with black crayon. Next we etched… Continue reading Loyal Leaves with Joseph’s Coat Technique
Category: Tips, Tricks & Techniques
Press On + Stamparatus Trick
Calling all coffee lovers! Press on from Stampin' UP! is made for you. This charming coffee themed stamp set is perfect for giving gift cards to those coffee drinkers in your life. You can make a Latte projects with this set! Let's check it out! I made some cards to pair with some gift cards… Continue reading Press On + Stamparatus Trick
Tips, Tricks and Techniques – Vellum
Stampin' UP!'s translucent Vellum can be a great addition to any card! It can be a subtle layer or a fun focal point to your creation, a delicate touch or overlay that adds elegance to your projects. Here are some of our tips, tricks and techniques to creating cards and projects using Vellum. Stamp &… Continue reading Tips, Tricks and Techniques – Vellum
Tips, Tricks and Techniques – Silicone Mat
We are huge fans of the Stampin' UP! Silicone Craft Mat. It may be one of the smaller and over looked tools for most crafters but not for us! There are so many uses for this silicone mat and we wanted to share some of our favorite tips, tricks and techniques with you. SILICONE CRAFT… Continue reading Tips, Tricks and Techniques – Silicone Mat
Tips from a SU Demonstrator’s Craft Room pt. 2
We've got more tips and tricks for you coming straight from our craft room. If you missed part 1, you can find it here. We shared 6 random tips and tricks that we use often when we are creating using our favorite Stampin' UP! products and we've got a few more that we wanted to… Continue reading Tips from a SU Demonstrator’s Craft Room pt. 2
Tips from a Stampin’ UP Demonstrator’s Craft Room
One of our favorite things about being demonstrators is learning and sharing tips and tricks with others. Over the years we have collected a variety while working with Stampin' UP! products and creating cards. Here are just a few of the ones we have and wanted to share with you: The NEW Water Painters open… Continue reading Tips from a Stampin’ UP Demonstrator’s Craft Room
Tips, Tricks and Techniques- Dies
We love the incredibly detailed dies that Stampin' UP! offers. We've got so many of them, keeping them organized is a must & a challenge. Mom and I are going to share the way that we keep our dies organized & some tips, tricks and techniques when using dies. Tip #1 : Photocopy the set… Continue reading Tips, Tricks and Techniques- Dies
Prized Peony atop Many Medallions
I am thrilled that I was able to share the fun and excitement of creating these peonies with my stamping friends this month as a part of my free stamp card kit when they placed an order of $25 or more. It's been fun to hear back from them about the WOW factor they experienced… Continue reading Prized Peony atop Many Medallions
Tips, Tricks & Techniques- Coloring Tools
Adding color to your card can really make the difference, and there are great products that Stampin' UP! offers to make this fun and easy. Besides using card stock, Designer Series Paper and ink, there are other ways you can incorporate color into your projects with these coloring tools. Watercolor Pencils This beautiful rainbow of… Continue reading Tips, Tricks & Techniques- Coloring Tools
Best Plaid in the Senior Years
Best Plaid in the Senior Years A recent Facebook post by my cousin, who pointed out the humor of her Dad's photo, my Uncle Phil, who was wearing a Tshirt, plus a plaid shirt, and yet another plaid button down shirt over that, which inspired this card. So precious and funny. Thanks Uncle Phil, I… Continue reading Best Plaid in the Senior Years
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