Unfortunately there are times in our lives when we need a condolence card. One of the stamp sets featured on my card today, Kindness & Compassion, is a sentiments only stamp set that’s just perfect for those times when you want to express that you care.
The rose on my card is from a stamp set called Healing Hugs. This set is from a new stamp line from Stampin’ Up! and it was made using a patent pending process that creates realistic looking images. Normally you would need to stamp several different stamps to achieve the look that you get with just stamping once. Stampin’ Up! has named this new line of stamps, Distinktive. The video below, from Stampin’ Up! will show you what makes this type of stamp so unique and what’s included in the stamp set, along with some ideas for using it. (more…)
I still can’t decide if I like one version more than the other. Do you have a favorite?
This is a great layout because with a simple change of paper and colors, it looks completely different. Several weeks ago I made this same card but used the Garden Impressions 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. You can see that card here.(more…)
The Simply Shammy, a reusable cleaning mat, is a brand new product in the Stampin’ Up! catalog. Wow! I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. It’s quite different from what I thought it would be and it’s now a staple in my craft room. It sits on my desk and when I need to clean a stamp, I pop open the stamp case I keep it in, brush the stamp across the surface of the shammy and then actually put my clean stamp away!
I made a short video all about the Simply Shammy and how to use it. Quick note: In the video I mention that I store mine in one of our standard stamp cases. After I made the video I realized that the price for the cases is incorrect in the catalog. The catalog incorrectly lists the Standard Stamp Cases as $7.00 but the correct price is $6.00. (Also, the Half Wide Stamp Cases are $5.00, not $6.00 as stated in the catalog). If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
The Simply Shammy and Clear Mount Cases are listed below. For easy shopping, click either of the images and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! store.
Today I’m sharing an Accordion card featuring the Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies and Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper. If you missed my post yesterday, I shared another version of this card and a video that will show you how to create this type of card. You can see that post here.
Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper has animal prints on one side and a colorful design on the other. I love the birds that I used for the front of my card AND I also really like the design on the opposite side. (more…)
If you love flowers as much as I do, you are going to absolutely LOVE this paper! It’s from the Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper pack and it’s actual pictures of real flowers. Several weeks ago I shared a video from Stampin’ Up! showing the design process for this paper. I found it very interesting and if you’d like to take a look, click here.
I’m calling this an Accordion Fold card because you make an accordion fold to create two panels inside. I have a video today showing how easy it is to make!
Measurements
Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper: 5-1/2″ x 11-1/2″
Score at 4-1/4″, 5″, 5-3/4″, 6-1/2″, 7-1/4″
Whisper White: (2) 5″ x 3-3/4″
In the video, I share another sample, using the same paper, Petal Promenade. Instead of Whisper White, I used Very Vanilla cardstock along with Grapefruit Grove cardstock and Shaded Spruce ink. I’ve included these three products at the end of my supply list.(more…)
