Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Facebook (not) Live - 12/14/22 - Trees for Sale

 One last project using products from the Holiday 2022 mini catalog.  This is Trees for Sale and will be retiring soon!


Dimensions:
Night of Navy card base - 8 1/2 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Pool Party - 3 x 3
Basic White - 1 x 3

You can find the video demonstration HERE

I thought I would also share all the projects I did for my very first 12 Days of Christmas. I hope you enjoyed these as much as I enjoyed sharing them. Some of these products have already sold out. So if there is anything that you would still like to order - don't delay!
















Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Facebook Live - 11/23/22 - Caroling Mice

 My friend Patience made the most beautiful swap card with the Caroling Mice stamp set.  This is my version of the card.


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

You can find the video demonstration HERE

This is Patience's swap card that I copied from:



Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Facebook Live - 11/16/22 - Santa Express Memories & More

 Tonight I paired the Santa Express Memories & More cards and the Pearlized Enamel Effects to make 2 quick and easy cards.

Dimensions:
  • Poppy Parade - 3 1/4 x 4 1/4
  • Ribbon - 15"
Video demonstration can be found HERE

No dimensions for this one!


A few Christmas swap cards that I received at On Stage
Betty Holton

Velma Garcia

Shana Tackett

So many gorgeous swap cards!  I'll share more next week.




Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Facebook Live - 11/9/22 - Jingle Jingle Jingle

 This week I've been playing with the Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set.  Such a fun set of words!  This is the card I made on Facebook Live tonight



Dimensions:
Granny Apple Green card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
DSP - 3/4 x 5 1/2 (4)
Basic White - 1 x 3 1/2 (4)
Basic White - 1/2 x 2 7/8
Basic Black - 1 1/8 x 3 5/8 (4)

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Here are a couple of other cards I created with this fun stamp set.

I'm taking 25 of this card to On Stage for swaps!


I will be leaving tomorrow for On Stage in Arlington.  I'm so excited to be back in person for this fun convention.  Check in next Wednesday - I should have lots of swaps to share with you!


Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Facebook Live - 11/2/22 - Framed Florets

 Have you seen the new Fitting Florets collection?  It is gorgeous!  Some of this collection, like the beautiful Designer Series Paper is only available while supplies last.  This is the card I made on my Facebook Live tonight.  I didn't write down who I got this idea from so I'm sorry that I can't give them credit!


Dimensions:

Balmy Blue card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4; front also cut at 1 1/4 at each end, just to the fold
Balmy Blue DSP - 1 x 4 (2)
Night of Navy floral DSP - 2 3/4 x 4
Balmy Blue for frame - 4 x 5
Basic White for frame - 4 x 5
Scrap of Soft Succulent

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Some more cards using this fabulous collection.  These were the cards we made at my team meeting last month.








Scrap of Basic WHite

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Facebook Live - 10/26/22 - Rustic Harvest

 This week I've been sharing Halloween cards and cards featuring the glitter Washi tape.  The card I made during Facebook Live tonight is not a Halloween card but it does use the glitter Washi tape.  I was inspired by a card my friend Patience sent me.


Dimensions:
Crumb Cake - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Old Olive - 4 x 5 1/4
Rustic Harvest DSP - 3 x 3 (cut into 3/4 strips)
Crumb Cake - 1/2 x 2 1/2

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Here's a few Halloween cards for you to enjoy






 

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Facebook Live - 10/19/22 - Spruced Up

 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here!  This week I've been sharing Christmas cards that either I made or received in a swap.  Tonight we played with the Spruced Up bundle.  This is such a cute Christmas set and the dies are very unique!  Here's the card from tonight's Facebook Live.


Dimensions:
Soft Sea Foam card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Soft Sea Foam - 4 x 5 1/4
Scraps of Basic White
Ribbon - 16"

You can find the video demonstration HERE


A few more Christmas cards for you to enjoy.
Swap from Carol


Swap from Jackie


Swap from Beverly





Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Facebook Live - 10/12/22 - Soft Seedling

 This week I have been sharing beautiful fall cards - some swaps and some that I created.  This card is one that we made in Kay's technique class last weekend.  It uses the baby wipe technique.  I hadn't played with this technique in a long time.  It is a fun & easy technique to get some beautiful, unique images. Here's the card we made tonight.


Dimensions:
Crumb Cake card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Crumb Cake - 4 x 5 1/4
Crumb Cake strip - 3/4 x 4
Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4 for leaves

You can find the video demonstration HERE

And another gorgeous fall card using the Soft Seedling stamp set.  This is a simple card - just stamping the leaves in 3 different colors! Isn't it beautiful?!




Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Facebook Live - 10/5/22 - Cottage Wreaths

 I wasn't going to get this bundle - but I'm so glad I did.  I had so much fun playing with it over the weekend.  Tonight on Facebook Live I demonstrated this Halloween wreath.


Dimensions:
Highland Heather - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Highland Heather - 4 x 5 1/4
Silver Foil - 3 x 3
Scraps of Basic White

You find the demonstration on YouTube HERE

I had so much fun playing with this bundle. Here are a few other cards I made







Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Facebook Live - 9/28/22 - Ringed with Nature

 This week I've been sharing fun cards using the Ringed with Nature bundle.  This is the card I created on Facebook Live tonight.  I copied it from Mitosu Craft.  I just love all the texture in it.


Dimensions:
Thick Basic White card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4
Scraps of Basic White

You can find the video demonstration HERE

These are the cards I forgot to show in my video.  We made these in my team meeting last night pairing the Ringed with Nature bundle and the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper.






Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Facebook Live - 9/21/22 - This Birthday Piggy

 This week I've been sharing cards made using some limited time dies.  Stampin' Up is offering dies that coordinate with the This Birthday Piggy and the Apple Harvest stamp sets.  These are only available through the end of September (or while supplies last).  Tonight I was playing with the adorable piggy bundle.  This is the card I made.


Dimensions:
Mint Macaron card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; scored at 4 1/4
Design a Daydream DSP - 4 x 5 1/4
Mint Macaron strip - 2 x 5 1/4
Scraps of Basic White

You can find the video demonstration HERE

A couple more cards using the piggy bundle
Swap from my friend Patience



And a couple swap cards I received using the Apple Harvest bundle