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Paper Ink Magic & More: Ink Blending, Color Play & Creative Techniques
Today’s class is all about Paper, Ink, Magic & More — a practical ink‑blending session designed for both beginners and experienced cardmakers. In the video, I walk through the three essentials of smooth blending: paper, ink, and tools, and show how each one...
Saturday Sketch #53- Painted Patch DSP Sneak Peek
This week’s sketch is one of my favorites because it gives you a strong focal circle and plenty of room for patterned paper to shine. Sketch #53 works beautifully with pumpkins, florals, tags, and even holiday motifs. For today’s sample, I used the upcoming...
The New Tool On My Table Sanding Blocks
Shhh can you hear that sound? It's the sound of my new sanding blocks. Can I just say how please I am that Stampin' Up is offering all these new and wonderful products. Thank you Stampin'Up!!! The sanding block adds texture and dimension to my projects. I can use...
Painted Pumpkins and Sunflower Memories
A Family Tradition When my granddaughter was small, she and my husband had a sweet autumn tradition. They would shop together for the perfect pumpkin, and then carve it side by side. Those moments of laughter and creativity became cherished memories, and I wanted to...
Painted Pumpkins Sneak Peek
Fall crafting is about to get even more exciting! I had the chance to play with the brand-new Painted Patch Suite—coming in our September–December catalogue—and I couldn’t wait to share a little sneak peek with you. This suite includes: Painted Pumpkins stamps...
Harvest Blessings: Sunflowers, Pumpkins & a Charming Gatefold Surprise
Sunflowers have always been one of my three favorite flowers, and it’s easy to see why. They carry a rich tapestry of meaning — joy, loyalty, devotion, resilience, and the pursuit of light. They’re uplifting, hopeful, and endlessly inspiring. So of course I’m drawn to...
Saturday Sketch – CARDZ TV #75
Cardz TV Sketch #75 is a winner — great for old stash, great for new goodies, and perfect for our Harvest Blessings theme. This week I found that this card sketch and my fall color palette worked so well together. I was able to use some supplies from my stash as well...
Saturday Sketch #004 — Hello Fall, Hello August
Welcome August with Saturday Sketch #004 August has arrived, and with it comes a new season of inspiration for me! For this week's Saturday Sketch, I wanted to do more than just share a layout- I wanted to set the tone for the month ahead. Fall begins next month so...
Hooray For Birthdays- July’s Paper Pumpkin Re-envisioned
One of the joys of Paper Pumpkin is how versatile each kit can be. This month’s Hooray for Birthdays kit inspired me to stretch the supplies beyond the instructions and re‑envision them in my own way. In my latest Live, I shared several card designs that highlight...
Begonia Belle Masking Technique | July Product of the Month
I wanted to show how I created a clean, layered floral card using the Begonia Belle stamp set — my July Product of the Month! In this tutorial, I walk through how I use my stamp positioner, Calypso Coral and Garden Green ink, and masking paper to stamp the flower...
Craft Table Confessions
Craft Table Confessions time! This week I’m creating with the Begonia Belle product of the month — and I’ve already made a couple of bright, happy cards. But there’s one more coming… a card that requires a simple technique that’s still on my craft table. Join me...
Scraps, Texture and Shine: Bright Hearts with Fun of Life DSP
In this week’s video, I shared how even the tiniest Designer Series Paper scraps can become bright, beautiful cards full of color and texture. 🌈 Using the Fun of Life DSP along with the Swirls of Magic embossing folder from our Online Exclusives, I added...
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