Hand Stamped Cards

  • Non-Stamping Card

    Every now and then, I like to shake things up a bit with a non-stamped card.  Using the Hello thinlits make for a super easy layout. Supplies used:  Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White card stock, Large polka dot embossing folder, Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Hello You thinlits.  I challenge you to make a non-stamped card this…

  • A Bowl of Cherries

    This cute stamp is from the Giggle Greetings stamp set, and I have to admit that I don't use this set as much as I should.  This greeting is a true reflection of my everyday life – sometimes it's just the pits! Supplies Used:  Giggle Greetings, Tempting Turquoise, real red, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White card…

  • Hats off to You

    Another great guy greeting that can be used for a masculine graduation, thank you or just because.  I'm a big believer of sending a card, "just because". Supplies used:  Guy Greeting stamp set, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz card stock, 2014-2016 In-Color DSP Stack, Night of Navy ink. What do you think of my "just because"…

  • Baby Wipe Technique

    The Baby Wipe technique is a another great way to use your Stampin' Up! re-inkers.  We had a blast making this card at a recent technique class.  The look of this card reminded  some of us of the Groovin' 70's!  If you're old enough to remember the '70's, what do you think? Here's a close…

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    Sprinkles of Life

    Sprinkles of Life is the new Make a Difference stamp set in the new Stampin' Up! catalog, featured on page 189.  When you purchase the Sprinkles of Life stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to Ronald McDonald House Charities.  This stamp set also coordinates with the Tree Builder punch found on page 167. Supplies…

  • Faux Patina Technique

    Want a rich and elegant card?  Then the Faux Patina technique is the one to use.  I love this technique.  Unfortunately, it's hard to see the true technique with this photo, but take my word for it, this card is gorgeous! Supplies Used:  Four You stamp set (now retired), Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso…

  • Guy Greetings

    Guy Greetings is fast becoming one of my favorite stamp sets.  Making masculine cards is so easy with this stamp set.  Please shop my on-line store or contact me if you would like to add this versatile stamp set to your collection. Supplies used:  Guy Greetings, Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Whisper White card stock, Something…

  • Masculine Layout

    Do you struggle with masculine card designs?  Don't feel bad, I do too.  Do you know that the easiest way to design a masculine theme card is with your paper choices?  That was one of the reason's that I loved the Adventure Bound DSP Stack that was in the Occasions Catalog.   Take a look at…

  • To a Classic

    The Guy Greetings stamp set in the Occasions catalog is a must-have to you stamp collection.  I'm happy to announce that this set has been carried over to the new catalog.  Supplies Used:  Guy Greeting stamp set, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray card stock, Adventure Bound DSP stack, Smoky Slate, memento Tuxedo Black ink, Circle and…