Thursday, May 22, 2025

Facebook Live - 5/22/25 - Layered Thoughts

 This week I'm using the new Layered Thoughts stamp set to showcase the brand new In Colors.  These colors will be around for 2 years and then we have to tell them goodbye.   Today I played with Darling Duckling.



Dimensions:
Thick Basic White - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Darling Duckling - 4 x 5 1/4
Basic White - 4 x 2 1/2
Basic white scrap for flowers
Ribbon - 16 1/2"

You can find the video demonstration HERE.

And here are the other new In Colors:
Cloud Cover


Secret Sea


Timid Tiger


Strawberry Slush




Thursday, May 15, 2025

Facebook Live - 5/15/25 - Sunrise Sailing

 This fun bundle is a brand new Online Exclusive.  I used it to make a retirement card.  It's great for making many different kinds of cards.


Dimensions:
Timid Tiger - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4
Basic Black - 3 x 3 3/4
Basic White (sentiment) - 3/4 x 2 3/4

You can find the video demonstration HERE

A few more cards using this wonderful bundle






Thursday, May 8, 2025

Facebook Live - 5/8/25 - Feathered Fun

 The new annual catalog went live this week!  This fun bird set is a new one in the catalog.  It is a two-sided set.  You can use the back side of the stamp to fill in the lined image.

This is the card I made on Facebook Live:


Dimensions:
Balmy Blue card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Balmy Blue - 4 x 5 1/4
Woven Textures DSP - 1 x 4
Basic White - 2 3/4 x 4

You can find the video demonstration HERE

A couple of lovebirds




Thursday, April 24, 2025

Facebook Live - 4/24/25 - Submarine Life and Fault line technique

 Today I shared the Fault Line technique.  I've seen lots of cards online using this technique.  I used the bright and cheery Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper.  Unfortunately, the Submarine Life stamp set is no longer available.  But you can easily replace the submarine with the crab or lobster from the Ocean Friends stamp set.


Dimensions:
Melon Mambo card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Lemon Lime Twist - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Friends of the Ocean DSP - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Basic White (inside) - 4 x 5 1/4
Basic White (sentiment) - 3/4 x 2 1/2
Basic White (submarine) - 3 x 2 3/4

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Some cards using the Ocean Friends bundle:







Thursday, April 17, 2025

Facebook Live - 4/17/25 - Linked Together

 This week I'm sharing another bundle that is on the Last Chance list - Linked Together.  The masks that come in this bundle are so fun!


Dimensions:
Granny Apple Green card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Pretty in Pink - 4 x 5 1/4 (cut down to 3 3/4 x 5 after sponging)
Silver Foil - 4 x 5 1/4 (cut the trellis out of the middle)
Basic White - 1/2 x 3
Scraps of Granny Apple Green, Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Other cards from Kay's technique club and swap from her:






Thursday, April 10, 2025

Facebook Live - 4/10/25 - Ocean Friends

 This week I have been sharing products that have recently gone on the Last Chance list.  This bunde is one of my favorites - Ocean Friends.  It will be available while supplies last.  This card was made with the Emboss Resist technique.



Dimensions:
Soft Sea Foam - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Summer Splash - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
Basic White - 3 3/4 x 5
Soft Sea Foam scrap

You can find the video demonstration HERE

And some more cards made with this fabulous bundle and the coordinating Designer Series Paper.









Thursday, April 3, 2025

Facebook Live - 4/3/25 - Kiss of Texture

 Today I played with an old technique - 'kissing'.  I haven't done anything with this technique in years!  Stampin' Up created a stamp set just for this technique - Kiss of Texture.  It has just gone on the last chance list so you can pick it up on sale right now.  But there's no guarantee how long it will be around!



Dimensions:
Fresh Freesia card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Basic Black - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
Smoky Slate - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
Basic White - 2 1/4 x 2 1/4
Smoky Slate - 1 1/4 x 2 1/2
Ribbon - 13"

You can find the video demonstration HERE

This is the 'kiss' card we made in my April card class: