A Sketch to Show a Palette

May 5, 2025May 15, 2025Leave a comment

As I prepare for my annual Stampin’ Soiree & BOGO Sale this Saturday (featuring a NEW Stampin’ Up!®️ Catalog and Online Exclusives), I wanted to make a few samples with some of the fresh products coming tomorrow, May 6th! Since multi-tasking is the only way this one-woman show can get things done, I chose a simple sketch, which doubles as a way to show the color palette, and used it for my lunchtime live crafting video, too:

The first card I demonstrated was inspired by the #tgifc523 color challenge of Petnunia Pop, Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight:

Starting simple – no mat on this card (though you certainly could add one), I stamped flowers from a new Online Exclusive bundle, Impressions Abloom on top of the 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ panel, then added 1-3/16″ squares of the colored card stock to the bottom:

When crafting from a sketch, give yourself some freedom to make changes! I didn’t add the palette to the Poppin’ By card, but used the darling filmstrip die to add the border at the bottom:

My favorite thing about this set is probably the tennis shoes you could add to the bucket of popcorn:

Moving along, let’s take that sketch and turn it SIDEWAYS, which is what I did for the Notes & Totes bundle from the new catalog, which I paired with the 2025-2027 In Colors (from bottom to top: Secret Sea, Timid Tiger, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling & Strawberry Slush):

And finally, I used some Celebration Expressions Memories & More Cards to make this Happy Birthday card, and my friend Barb’s Million Dollar Stamp Set Layered Thoughts, this time putting the color palette below the main panel:

To see me create two of these cards (and share some tips), watch this:

If one of these new items or colors is something you must have, visit my Stampin’ Store starting on May 6th to make an order, or click on the Stampin’ Supplies link under any card you love.

See all these samples IN PERSON – and MORE – at the Stampin’ Soiree, Saturday May 10th in Hurricane, UT. It’s FREE and open-house style, so plan to drop in with a friend between 1-4 pm!

One more announcement: If your wish list is long, the best value for Saavy Stampin’ Shoppers is the STARTER KIT, and starting tomorrow, May 6th, you can choose MORE in your starter kit, with no strings attached!

Joseph’s Coat Technique with Patterned Paper

February 18, 2025Leave a comment

Last summer I taught you the Joseph’s Coat technique with Embossing Folders, so now it’s time to try this cool rubber stamping technique with Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper, plus I’ve included a bonus version using Stampin’ Write Markers!

The technique begins by clear embossing a bold image over a pattern, then adding black (or dark ink) over the embossed paper, while the ink “resists” sticking to the clear embossing powder:

I used the graphic designs from the Toadstool Gardens DSP (from Sale-a-Bration 2025), and used the largest Perennial Postage die to cut a unique shape from the pattern, leaving just enough of the paper to add to the flap of my envelope.

The Thanking You stamp is large and bold enough to allow the pattern to be seen well through the embossing once the black ink is smeared all over the Designer Series Paper. You’ll want to use a tissue to wipe off any residue from clear embossed words, and the colorful pattern emerges just like the magic of the famous coat of Joseph in Egypt!

As a BONUS, I showed that you could create a pattern with Stampin’ Write markers to make a custom design, like Red, White and Blue for Independence Day:

Stampin’ Write Markers are part of the “Extra” perks of joining Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-Bration!

Why not try the starter kit and choose Option 1? You’ll get $216 worth of crafting supplies for just $99!

To learn exactly how to do the Joseph’s Coat Technique (and more about Stampin’ Write markers or the opportunity to join), watch this video:

Just 10 days left to collect the Toadstool Garden Designer Series Paper (or another SAB product of your choice) for FREE during Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-Bration 2025! For each $60 you spend, you can choose a free product and many new items were added at the beginning of February.

Thank you for choosing me to serve your creative needs! These are the supplies for the first card, which I demonstrated in the video tutorial:

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Cutting Map for 6×6 Designer Series Paper

February 3, 2025Leave a comment

If you create cards, you know the satisfaction of using EVERY. INCH. of patterned paper! Let me use the Stampin’ Up! Fruit Salad Designer Series Paper for Sale-a-Bration to show you how to quickly cut a sheet of 6″ x 6″ paper to make TWO cards!

The first cut you make will be 1″ off the side, then turn your DSP 90 degrees and cut an inch off the other side (you’ll have a 5″ x 5″ piece left over):

The third cut you make will be to cut your 5″ square into two 2.5″ sections. BEFORE YOU CUT, make sure you know which orientation you want your card to be, if there is a direction in the pattern! Watch the video below to see me explain.

The last cut is to take 1″ off the 6″ x 1″ strip, but DON’T THROW THAT TINY SQUARE AWAY!

Once you have your two sets of paper pieces, lay them onto a 4″ x 5.25″ card stock, leaving space in between them. Embellish, then mount the layers onto a card base:

Video instructions:

Here are the cards I created or showed using the Fruit Salad paper and the cutting guide. Add ribbon, a greeting, a focal point, a strip of card stock:

This pattern/layout is good for most double sided paper, especially when one side has a bold pattern and the back side has more subtle pattern. Try mixing up patterns from a package, like this card using the Sale-a-Bration Toadstool Gardens paper:

A sentiment stamp set and coordinating punch make finishing these greeting cards speedy, or create a scene (like the toadstools) on a 2″ x 3-1/4″ rectangle. Alternatively, fussy cut an image from the paper itself:

Don’t miss the chance to get some lovely paper free during Sale-a-Bration! Only 4 weeks left.

Come back tomorrow to see what you can do with all the last inches left over from your DSP!

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Fruit Salad 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Hugs For Love Bundle (English)

Paper Trimmer

Bright Borders Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Labeled With Love Punch Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Black & Very Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Large Check Ribbon

Terrific Toadstools Bundle (English)

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

Adventure Together- Reach for the Stars

January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Have you browsed through the Online Exclusive section of my Stampin’ Up! store recently??! There are so many hidden treasures there, and THIS is one of them:

Adventure Together Bundle

I loved the little camper so much that I used it for the last card swap with my Sprinkled Ink team!

This card paired the Stampin’ Up! Adventure Together bundle with the Everyday Skies Suite Collection (another Online Exclusive must-have) for a snapshot of camping under the stars and stories around a fire. Doesn’t it make you yearn for warmer weather?

It was wonderful to see how it paired with many of the designs in the Everyday Skies Designer Series Paper, and this one shows a different color combination and skyscape:

Which do you prefer- The blue night sky filled with stars or the purple clouds of the evening sunset? Comments are at the top of the post near the date!

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Adventure Together Bundle (English)

Everyday Arches Bundle (English)

Everyday Skies 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Two Tone Sparkle Gems

Two Bee, or Not Two Bee?

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025Leave a comment

Shakespeare would have sent these Valentines!

These are called “Floating Vertical Bandstand Pop-up” cards, and when I watched Susan Campfield’s tutorial video, the bees popped into my mind and off to the craft studio I ran!

First: YES, these cards fit inside an envelope:

Once you take them out, they pop up, and the elements “float” in front of the stage:

“But where do you write on these cards?” you ask? On the back panel!

Whether you choose one bee or two, you’ll love the newly re-colored “Cute as Can Bee” Designer Series Paper released in the Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking brochure. TIP: If you are planning to make valentines for 2025…THIS WEEKEND is the latest you should be ordering supplies to create them!

Stampin' Up! January 2025 scrapbooking Brochure

While I used the Bee My Valentine stamp set and Bee Builder punch (shopping links below), DON’T MISS the new Meant to Bee Bundle with two sizes of bees and NEW dies!

The Sale-a-Bration Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins are a pretty way to add some sparkle, and they are a free option when your order reaches $60 before 2/28/25. I sprinkled them on the cards, along with a few hearts punched from the Petunia Pop glimmer paper:

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Fault Line Cards- Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

December 27, 2024December 30, 20243 Comments

I was thinking of cake.

This decorating trend is called a “fault line” cake, and after watching a few short videos (activating my sweet tooth), it occurred to me that the concept would translate into card making (minus the calories!).

Let’s try it using the December Paper Pumpkin “Notes from the Heart” stamp set from paired with card stock and Designer Series Paper to create these Fault Line greeting cards,starting with a thank you card:

I roughed-up the edges along the “fault line”, reminiscent of my Busted Canvas card, by rolling back the torn edges. It really gives the card character!

Next, a Basic Beige Birthday Card, with the Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper (from the Stampin’ Up! 2025 January-April mini catalog) peeking through:

Since I hadn’t opened the Nature’s Sweetness Specialty DSP package, I ended my stamping spree with this shiny Congrats Card. The gold foil and embossing are gorgeous, so I’ll probably make a whole stack of these to have on hand! The Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins will be available on January 7th:

Here are the materials needed for the Fault Line card:

4.25″ x 9.5″ card stock base, scored at 5.5″
4.25″ x 5.5″ card stock, same color (inside the front of the card to give it stability and cover DSP)
Designer Series Paper 4.25″ x 4″ -the main image showing through
Designer Series Paper -OR- card stock 4.25″ x 3″
Stamps, Ink pad, embellishments (as desired)

Learn how to make this fault line card (with a twist) on Monday 12/30 during Lunchtime Live Crafting on my Facebook Page and YouTube channel at 12:30 MT. The replay will be posted here on my website later that day.

Don’t miss a Paper Pumpkin kit! The January kit Hearts for You will be oh-so-loveable, and I always share exclusive alternate projects using just the stamp set and ink (similar to these) with my subscribers in my Paper Pumpkin Patch email. Subscribe NOW by clicking the image or link above:

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Stampin' Up! Attention Shoppers, Pop Up Gift Card Sunburst card

Let’s Go Shopping

August 30, 2024Leave a comment

The theme for the TGIF Challenge #tgifc488 is retail therapy: What could make you feel better than new crafting supplies?

Did I throw you off by showing the inside of the card first? It’s one of my favorite gift card holders, and pops out to present a card or gift certificate. Did you know I offer gift certificates of any amount? My gift certificates are good for products OR classes/events!

Moving on to the FRONT of the card…

A sunburst is a terrific way to use up scraps of Designer Series Paper, and I know I’m always on the lookout for ways to bust my stash of scraps!

The shopping cart die cut with silver foil sheets just feels like the real experience of being on the hunt for the perfect item in store. I was going to fill it with little die cuts from the Crafting With You dies, but apparently it’s loaned out to a friend…the goodies in the Attention Shoppers bundle work just as well to give you the gist.

Here’s to filling your cart with a gift certificate to delight a friend, or all the supplies needed to make this card your own:

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Stamp Together, Create Connections

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024Leave a comment

Humans have basic needs: Air, water, food…and NEED connection with other people! This is why I offer an in-person crafting event every month: to help you have social interaction, adult conversation and laughter and healthy relationships with other makers.

So what’s coming up? Here’s the IN-PERSON event schedule, in calendar order – carve out time to create with me:

Twice a year, I work with a few demonstrators to plan a fabulous “crafternoon” experience where you will make multiple paper-crafting projects, snack and visit, swap greeting cards, learn new techniques/ideas, win prizes, and connect with other crafters.

WHEN: Saturday, September 21st beginning at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time) WHERE: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S 100 W (SOUTH SIDE), Hurricane, Utah

Registration: $65 (LOWER PRICE!) **Save $10** if you register by September 7th- $55 for early birds!

While we provide (almost) all the supplies at the event, you’ll need to bring scissors and adhesive (also available to purchase at the event). A Paper Trimmer would also be helpful, but not required. Please label your items with your name.

Optional CARD SWAP: Create 12-16 cards using any current SU! products (no envelopes required) and trade with other crafters.

Register for Fall StampFest in Hurricane

.**RSVP in the Fall StampFest Hurricane Facebook Event to get updates, once you’ve registered!

Same event/Different location!

WHERE: RK Creative Studio, 55 E 100 N, Spanish Fork, UT WHEN: Saturday, September 28th, beginning at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time)

Registration: $65 **Save $10** if you register by September 14th- just $55 for early birds!

Optional CARD SWAP: Create 8-12 cards using any current SU! products (no envelopes required) and trade with other crafters at the beginning of the event!

Register for Fall StampFest, Spanish Fork

RSVP in the Fall StampFest Utah County Facebook Event to get updates, once you’ve registered!

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY: You may request a refund if cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to event. Registrations may be transferred to another personal at any time.

We’ll cue the monster mash and stir up a cauldron of spooky treats as we assemble a haunted home using a fabulous kit from Stampin’ Up! – You’ll have the coolest Halloween decor on the block, and have a blast making it with other crafters in Hurricane, UT on October 1st at 7 p.m.

Class fee: $26. All supplies (and snacks) are provided, but we ONLY HAVE have 9 kits available, so don’t hesitate to claim your spot by finalizing your registration (link below) and you can join & share the event with friends on Facebook HERE.

Register for Haunted Home Class

Returning for the 3 year, I’ll be teaching two classes at CraftConUSA in Kanab, UT on October 25-26, 2024! This growing event is a wonderful weekend to work on your own crafts alongside other creators, choose the classes that interest you and enjoy a beautiful part of the world!

Use promo code TEACHERSPET30 to save 30% on event registration

Here are the two classes I’ll be teaching with my teammate Sue-don’t miss them!

1. Christmas Charm: Holiday Packaging Masterclass

A simple gift is transformed by creating a charming package! Create 4 pretty packages ready to make the season bright, AND take home supplies to create many more. Class includes a full package of Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper, plus Ephemera tags, packaging and ribbon. CLASS FEE: $37 Bring: Scissors and adhesive, Paper Trimmer (optional, but helpful)

2. Take the Scenic Route: Memories that Matter

Remember your summer vacation (or plan ahead for the next one): Complete an entire mini album highlighting where you’ve been, or where you want to go!

Includes: A Travel Journal, pages & pockets for photos & memorabilia, sticky die cuts and alphabets to capture your adventures. BONUS: You’ll also use the kit box to create a gift box (or a place to store more treasures). Bring: 20-40 photos/memorabilia of a vacation to remember. All other supplies will be provided. CLASS FEE: $37

CLASS REGISTRATION OPENS SOON- Meanwhile, register for the event below – Use Promo Code TEACHERSPET30 to save 30% on event registration!

Register for CraftConUSA

There are TWO Christmas Card class times to choose from: 1 pm or 7 pm on Thursday, November 14th in Hurricane, Utah.

Create 8 fabulous holiday cards (2 each of 4 different designs) to make the season VeRy MeRrY! These cards could be the gift themselves, and tucking a gift card inside would bring magic to a mailbox. Bring: adhesive and scissors (also available to purchase at class). Everything else will be provided for you- including snacks! Class fee: $22

Crafting is twice as fun with a friend, so register together! Follow the Christmas Card Facebook Event

Reserve your seat for Christmas Card Class

Keepin’ It Cool with Pink Ice Cream

August 3, 2024Leave a comment

When we take the grandkids for Ice Cream, COLOR is always the biggest factor in choosing which flavor to get! According to their thinking, the brighter the color, the better it tastes?

For a hand-stamped birthday card today, the colors were chosen by the weekly TGIF Challenge, #tgifc484

I’m a big fan of images that pop out of the frame, and that concept works well here.

A quick swipe of the White Craft ink pad over the eyelet-embossed Daffodil Delight background allowed me to emboss it with white embossing powder – if double scoops of ice cream are better, so is double embossing!

Top if off with some sprinkles (Iridescent discs sparkle and catch the light, and they are flat for mailing as an added bonus) and you’ve served up a cute birthday cone!

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Remember to redeem any Bonus Days Coupons you earned in July this month (August)!

Hybrid Embossing Folder How-To

July 15, 2024July 15, 20244 Comments

Curious about how a “Hybrid Embossing Folder” works? Allow me to demonstrate how-to using the new Online Exclusive Changing Leaves bundle.

The embossing folder creates amazingly detailed leaves which are beautiful both embossed (raised) and debossed (recessed). Here is a “raised” example in Granny Apple Green using the embossed design for a background on a card:

Flip the embossed paper over and paint into the recessed images using water painters and ink refills -OR- water painters with Metallic Enamel Effects for shine:

Simply stamping the images and die cutting them to use on your projects is also an option. Watch for the tip to lining up all three leaf images in the correct spot, making them easier to die cut at the beginning of this video, in which I also demonstrate all the techniques I’m sharing:

I used my stamped/die cut leaves on a floating frame card:

Finally – and this is the HYBRID VERSION – the dies snap into the embossing folder! All you have to do is add your paper, run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, and out come die-cut, embossed accents! This is a bonus project that shows the detail:

I borrowed the sentiment from another Online Exclusive stamp set called Comforting Thoughts for an occasion when there are just no words to express what you are feeling for someone’s heartache.

Try dragging your ink pad across the top of an embossed/cut leaf to bring out the details (or use a brayer rolled in ink), like the Pretty Peacock leaf on the card:

The Changing Leaves bundle is $54 (US) so it qualifies for a $5 BONUS DAYS coupon when you purchase it during July 2024. Collect coupons July 3-31st, then redeem them during August!