by Tracy | May 22, 2019 | Big Shot
Look at the beautiful stitching you can create using the Needlepoint Elements Dies! Run your paper through your Big Shot using the die from this set and your paper is magically transformed! It’s so pretty in person! (more…)
by Tracy | May 17, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper
Another retiring stamp set I’ve used many, many times is Treat Time! As the name suggests, it’s a good stamp set for treat giving but it also has many sentiments that are perfect for a card! I especially like that there are many different fonts within this set.
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by Tracy | May 8, 2019 | Big Shot, Embossing Folders
For the next few weeks I’m highlighting retiring products that have been a staple in my craft room and today it’s all about embossing folders. If you missed yesterday’s post on the Envelope Punch Board, click here.
If you follow my blog, you know I love creating with embossing folders. An embossed piece of cardstock completely changes the look of a card! My Top Three retiring, favorite embossing folders are:
Below are cards I’ve shown previously on my blog. Please note that some of the products on the cards, such as Designer Series Paper, stamps and embellishments are no longer available but with each card you’ll get a good idea what the embossing folder looks like after it’s gone through the Big Shot. If you’d like more information about each card, please click on the picture and you’ll be directed to that blog post.
Climbing Vine Embossing Folder
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by Tracy | May 6, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Punches
Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper is on the retiring list but it’s still available! I love this paper because it’s just so bright and cheerful and we can all use some bright & cheerful in our lives. Right?
I created my card using the Sunday Stamps Sketch Challenge this week. (more…)
by Tracy | Apr 19, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Punches
Today’s card uses a sentiment I love. What loved one wouldn’t feel special receiving a card that says you’re sending love and hugs to them? Unfortunately this stamp set, Ribbon of Courage, is retiring. The Support Ribbon Framelits Dies, which match this stamp set will NOT be retiring because they also match another stamp set that will be in the new catalog. You can see the Support Ribbon Framelits dies, here. (more…)
by Tracy | Apr 18, 2019 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders, Punches
Create quick and easy flowers with the Daisy Punch! I used this punch and our Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper to create the daisies on my card today. This punch has been on and off the backorder list since it debuted last year and it has been THE most popular punch of all time, but it’s currently in stock! (more…)