This is a SPRING greeting for sure! This stamp set is called "Send ME Soaring!" If a youthful design for any age.

I added white chalk to the clouds, because I didn't want to stamp on white cardstock and cut out!

Pocket Silhouettes Stamp Set has been a FAV of mine for a longggg time! It's retiring May 31, 2012 and I can highly recommend it for it's great versatility!

Here I paired it with the softness of Beau Chateau Designer Series Papers and Twitterpated buttons!

This sweet little TWIN TOTE is a snap to create with the Petite Purse Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine!!

Die cut two purses at the same time. Assemble the sides.

Place the purses back-to-back and attach the "lids." Cut off the little closure tab.

Punch a circle into the "lids" you just glued together to create a handle. Then embellish! This goes together very quickly! I used the soft BEAU CHATEAU Designer Series Paper and added butterflies made from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit. Give this a try for the perfect table favors!

"CASE" means copy-and-share-everything... and I did. I saw this idea by Shoni Matney and LOVED the softness. This is the Bright Blossoms Stamp Set - not so bright. The colors are Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla and a pop of Daffodil Delight.

The delicate background is the Netting Stamp.

This sweet little number was a Make & Take from Stampin' Up!'s Leadership 2012. The assorted flowers are die cuts from the Occasions Mini Catalog called Blossom Builders. SOOO easy! The layer behind the flowers is simply traced from On Board Merry Medley and then lightly sponged.

The side view shows that the scalloped front flap is fake...or artistically called "faux flap." 

In yesterday's post I explained how simple it is to create a FABRIC STICKER. This card features the Summer Smooches Designer Fabric available in the April Special as a Sneak Peek of the 2012-2013 Big Catalog which begins June 1st!

The Fabric Stickers are cut with the Top Note and Blossom Party Dies for the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. Try it!!

I created FABRIC STICKERS with the Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets! It's quite easy. Simply peel apart the Adhesive Sheet and spread on the Twitterpated Designer Fabric on the sticky side. Now it can go into the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine!

Next, peel the backing off and place your fabric shape onto your project! TOO FUN!! These flowers are made with the Blossom Party Die. Give this a try and you'll be amazed at how easy it is!

I love the way Stampin' Up!'s products coordinate! This is a perfect example. The Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper has the ice cream cone image that pairs perfectly with the Mouthwatering Stamp Set! Creating simplified.

The Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper also gives you a great color palette to work with!

Enjoy creating with Stampin' Up!'s coordinated product lines! It's all available right here...just click a link at the top to shop!

This "over-the-top design" is a charming window card with valance and flower box, and it was on display at Leadership! This one definitely took my eye! The pretty flowers are from the sweet Bordering On Romance stamp set of 5 images. The pink curtain valance is Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon - yum! Isn't this cottage window a charmer?!

This is a picture of a Leadership display sample that shows a unique use for Barker's Twine! The Twine is cleverly glued into a vine design and then embellished with tiny flowers and leaves. Give this a try!

This feminine card really has some high "frill factor!" The three elegant tea cups are from Tea Shoppe Stamp Set of ten images. They are paired perfectly with Hello Doily big background stamp which is heat embossed in White Embossing Powder. Precious!

Did you wonder just WHAT to do with the Dresden Designs Die in the Occasions Mini Catalog? Here are two sweet ideas from Leadership displays! I think the butterfly design is particularly unique! These pillows are created with Twitterpated Designer Fabrics and Twitterpated Buttons. LOVELY, CHARMING!

Judy from Rockford, IL sent me this gorgeous bird created from the Elegant Bird Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. The bird is Twitterpated Designer Fabric attached with the Big Shot Adhesive Sheets.

This lovely 6"X7" creation arrived in a Twitterpated Designer Series Paper envelope custom-made with the Simply Scored and Diagonal Plate! SOO special!

The card inside is just as inviting! This is a wonderful example of all the Occasions Mini Catalog new Dies for the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine! Just a reminder - the Occasions Mini Catalog ENDS April 30th.

Yep, Stampin' Up! offers Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps in SIX designs! The silicone stamp fits onto a wooden handle and removes for easy clean up. This is GREAT FUN with kids! Cookie Stamps are a creative gift, too! Give them a try!

My friend, Michelle from Rockford, Il sent me this snappy Mixed Bunch card! She used the coordinating Blossom Punch! I love the way Stampin' Up! has designed stamp sets and punches that perfectly coordinate to speed up creating!

Did you notice the Wisteria Barker's Twine over the Wisteria Ruffled Ribbon...clever detail!!

This is a simple Make & Take I recently did for a "Girls Night Out" party! I love this Mixed Bunch Stamp Set because it's so versatile...AND there is a coordinating Blossom Punch to save time!

A snazzy Real Red button POPS when paired with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper! I love these generic words from Friendly Phrases Stamp Set. Create something TODAY!!

Birthday Contest Winner announced tomorrow, so I hope you entered!

This is a 3X6" format featuring Attic Boutique Designer Series Papers. Notice the Pearl layers perfectly onto the sweet Flower Brad! This card fits into Stampin' Up!'s Small Open-End Envelope. Give this format a try!

Spring has arrived! Try embossing Vellum Cardstock, like I did here using the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. It's a lovely frosted effect! I added the Bird Builder Punch, sponging the edges of the bird.

The colors are Basic Gray and Pool Party. I cased this idea from Tami White.

This is my Gandma's Sewing Lamp and I sooo happy I have it! I needed a new lampshade so I embellished a plane white shade with Yo Yos. Yesterday I taught you how to make Yo Yos quick and easy with the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine.

 I hot glued Baja Breeze Pleated Ribbon around the lower edged, and then hot glued on my Yo Yos created from Stampin' Up! Fabrics.

For balance, I needed a top treatment. I attached fabric to the peel-and-stick Big Shot Adhesive Sheets and then cut a scallop from Tasteful Trim Die. That created a "Fabric Sticker" I could simple peel and stick to the top edge. Last, another row of Pleated Ribbon.

I think Grandma would LOVE it and be happy I have her little sewing lamp in my Stamp Room to enjoy!!

The Paper Doily Die gives this card so much texture and interest! Here I used it with Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper.

Two other dies complete this card: Beautiful Wings Embosslit and Matchbox Die for the greeting. I LOVE my BIG SHOT - the possibilities are endless! Buy your's NOW!

I'm going to love sending this CHEERY birthday greeting! The Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper is TASTY!!

The NEW Diagonal Plate for the Simply Scored makes a PERFECT envelope every time! Get your's HERE!

This is the popular Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch. Pool Party color is soooo fresh! I love it so much that I painted my stamp room this color!

Notice the peeking edge of the Ruffled Pool Party Ribbon! A SWEET detail!

I used my Bone Folder to shape the petals upward. This is a quick, easy card.

Isn't this a lovely effect? It's easy...

On the INSIDE of a Designer Cuts card, permanently attach a piece of cardstock vellum over the design. Grab your markers - I chose alots of blues and one green from my Stampin' Up! Many Marvelous Markers. On the inside (which is the BACK of the card front) quickly scribble colors onto the vellum over the cut openings.

NO need to be neat - be quick. Then permanently cover the vellum with Very Vanilla cardstock for a tidy appearance.

The card front will now have a STAINED GLASS look! It's fun to experiment with different color combos!

Now YOU give it a try! Stock up on the Designer Cuts cards and envelopes from the Occasions Mini Catalog which expires April 30th.

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FOR SOMETHING REALLY BIG!

Stampin' Up! has a brand new Diagonal Plate for the Simply Scored! It creates fast easy envelopes in any size - I LOVE IT!! This is the ONLY diagonal scoring plate on the market with 1/8" increments! It comes with simple instructions and measurements for different size envelopes.

Aren't these fantastic complements to hand-stamped cards! They will spice up any mailbox! Order your's NOW! You will love it!

Greeting Card Class with Blossom Punch  $18

Friday, March 16^TH at 9:30 am at Nancy’s home in Punta Gorda, FL

Receive your own Blossom Punch ($16.95 value) to take home with five greeting cards you will create using your new punch. We’ll use a coordinating stamp set, Mixed Bunch. Select any greeting for inside to meet your needs. No experience is needed. Bring a friend & come enjoy creative fun! Register & pay $18 by March 6^th so I can order products. If you’d like to have this class at a different time for your group of four or more, just contact me. I’m flexible!

[email protected] 

 815.979.8912

This stunning Easter card was created by Debbie K. of IL. The lovely Medallion stamp is heat embossed with white, then sponged outward from the center. The center layer is the single a' la carte stamp, Easter Dove.

Sale-A-Bration is STOCK UP TIME!! For each $50 purchased, you select a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!! Click CURRENT PROMOTION in the header. This card features the S-A-B FREE stamp set, Sprinkled Expressions.

This Designer Series Paper is called SWEET SHOP and perfect for ANY party or celebration!!

This is a sweet simple note with the Mouthwatering stamp set of four images. I used pre-packaged 5X3.5" Note Cards to create quickly! Two Brights Collection buttons make this note unique.

I quick corner treatment is the Scallop Trim Corner Punch used alone.

Here is a 3-D hanging bird I created using the Elegant Bird Die and my very handy Big Shot! There is a wing on BOTH sides. I spray painted aluminum flashing, cut with the Big Shot and then embossed the wings with an embossing folder. This bird will find a place in my potted plants - it's all aluminum and will not rust! Try it! Come back in the near future for MORE aluminum creations - I've been "PLAYING!"

This sweet San Antonio Leadership display card uses the NEGATIVE space left by the Blossom Punch. Clever! Try this with any shaped punch. Pop in tomorrow for a unique "medium!"

This FRESH little card was a San Antonio Leadership Make & Take. The greeting is from Send Me Soaring stamp set. The flower is multiple punches with the versatile Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch that is topped off with 3 Small Heart Punches.

I love the White Gel Pen stitching along the edge. Be sure to pop in on Saturday for "something different!"

This was one of my favorite Leadership swaps - unique and simple. It was made by Barbara D. of New Jersey. The images are in the Rue Des Fleurs Stamp Set.

This is my version in Blushing Bride. The graceful curved and embossed edge is made with the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Adorning Accents Edgelits and Adorning Accents Embossing Folder. Use a black permanent marker to color the rhinestones while on the backing sheet, blot, and then attach. Chic.

Here's a simple Valentine based on a sample Peggy sent me. I used my faithful Big Shot to cut out two shapes using the NEW Hearts Collection Framelits of SIX sizes. Then I simply added Designer Series Paper scraps on the backside of the big heart. EASY!

Happy Valentines Day to you!! Be sure to stop by Saturday - I have a different "medium" to share!

Did you see the Hat Pins in the Occasions Mini Catalog on page 18?? Here is a creative use of the Hat Pin by my demonstrator friend Tami Waddell. She laced the pin through ribbon and lace! So pretty!

The card is the lovely Designer Cuts that comes with Blushing Bride Envelopes! Just back the die cut shape with any cardstock or Designer Series Paper to have a speedy card! The package contains 8 cards, in two designs. Give them a try!

Yellow is an Easter color. My demonstrator friend Shari B. of Mt. Morris, IL created this lovely Easter card with Bordering on Romance Stamp Set. She used Daffodil Delight and Chocolate Chip colors.

The detailed Paper Doily Die is a perfect layer for the blossoms. Stop in tomorrow to learn a TRICK for cutting this complex die! See you then.

This great Valentine uses up lots of thin scraps you just don't want to pitch! This card was sent to me by my demonstrator friend Peggy T. of Illinois. It uses the Sweet Shop Designer Series Papers and a Sale-A-Bration free greeting. The heart shape is cut with Hearts Collection Framelit and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. Love these colors of Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder!

This was my Leadership swap for Inkerbelle Group. Lots of people have wanted to "know how" so today is the day!

Supplies for 3-D Fabric Flower that's about 1-7/8" in diameter:

Fabric strip 1-3/4" X about 18"

Sticky Strip Adhesive (SS)

Scissors & Hot Glue Gun

Small Button tied with Baker's Twine

Buy this darling Twitterpatted Fabric & coordinating buttons HERE.

Thanks to my stampin' friend Carol B. for sharing this idea!

This precious quilt was created with Stampin' Up! Twitterpated Designer Fabric and Stampin' Up! Dresden Designs Die for the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine.

What a goreous creation! See the darling Stampin' Up! Riding Hood Red PLEATED SATIN RIBBON? Several demonstrators at Leadership told me it wash up just great - good to know! Leadership Display item.

This lovely grey floral background has a Vintage feel. The Satin Pleated Ribbon and Scallop Edge complete the look. This card is from my recent Valentine Class.

The stamp set is the NEW "P.S. I Love You," and colors are Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, and Blushing Bride. Find these products in the exciting Occasions Mini Catalog!

This frilly frame took my eye at Leadership Conference! What a lovely gift for lucky Maddie! Have you noticed how papercrafting reflects apparel styles! So chic!

Awesome 3-D effect!! LOVE IT!

This card was a favorite at my recent Valentine class. Everyone loved the old typewriter and had a story tell about pre-computer days! This creation would be great to give to a guy. I love the First Edition Designer Series background paper that features the "olde type." Its a perfect match for the stamp set "You're My Type."

The Red Glimmer Paper punched with the Heart to Heart Punch adds glitz. I've just returned from Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio so keep stopping by for my "BEST of SWAPS!"

This is a CHEERY greeting! The words are from my favorite, "Occasions Alphabet" stamp set of 26 greetings. It's unique and versatile. I LOVE the new "Labels Collection" Framelit and the "Fashionable Hearts" Embosslits! Very fast to cut curvy layers with the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and these new dies!
The festive background, petite ribbon and coordinating brad are all FREE items for the Sale-A-Bration Promo, Jan. 24th thru March. It starts TOMORROW!

I cased this 3X6"card idea from Carrie Gaskin because it is very unique! It features the NEW "Fashionable Hearts" Embosslits Die for the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine.

I used the embosslit with Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, and Basic Grey. I popped out the hearts and mixed the colors, then re-inserted the images into the coordinating hole. This is sooo chic! Give it a try!

This new Rosette Die is perfect for Scrapbooking OR party and holiday decorations! I hope you are making your WISH LIST, because Sale-A-Bration Promotion starts Jan. 24th - get FREE product with each $50 you purchase!

This is a Valentine made in my recent class using "P.S. I Love You" stamp set of 15 images. I love the colors of Basic Grey and Blushing Bride! All products are from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I love all the textures: satiny pleated ribbon, shiny Rhinestones, metallic Heart trinket, and Fashionable Hearts embossed with the MUST HAVE Big Shot Die Cutting Machine! Time to start your Valentines!

This is the NEW Baby Prints stamp set of seven images. I paired it with the NEW "Fashionable Hearts" Embosslit to add texture.

I layered each sweet little hand print onto a Scallop Rectangle Clearlit, the perfect size! Sponging adds softness.

Here is a sweet treat for any kid or candy lover! This 3X6" card features the adorable Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper.

The greeting is mounted on a Calypso Coral circle cut with the Perfect Pennants Die. Love the sweet Baker's Twine because it does not thicken the envelope for mailing. Try these new products today!

This is a sample I received from Peggy, my demonstrator friend in IL, who loves to "CASE," as we all do. (Copy And Share Everything) Papercrafters are the "sharingest" people I know. Ok...they are the most sharing.

The sweet little flowers are colored pure white with the Gel Pen, then accented with a half pearl. So feminine - so special.

This card was created by Julie B. of CA, my Inkerbelle Demonstrator sister. It just makes me happy! The base color is the cheerful Calypso Coral. I LOVE the Edgelit Die and matching Adorning Accents Embossing Folder that creates the curved edge!  The fancy floral paper is a FREE Sale-A-Bration item beginning Jan. 24th.
Julie used the Occasions Mini Catalog stamp set, "Mixed Bunch" with the coordinating "Blossom" Punch! Very quick and showy!