Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Sweet Citrus + 5 x 7 Card = One Zesty Happy Birthday

 Nothing screams summer like fresh cut lemons made into a picture of ice cold lemonade.  Can you smell the crisp lemons and the sweet goodness of a pitcher of lemonade with fresh slices of lemons swirling around with the ice cubes?  Sipping it while sitting on the porch on a warm summer night.


I bet you are wanting a tall glass right now!!  LOL  Well if that's the case then you are going to love this card and you will need this stamp set and hybrid die set in your stash.


If you would like to purchase any of the Stampin' Up items I used, please click here!





YouTube Video Tutorial Below





Friday, July 21, 2023

Many times some fantastic dies can be overlooked and not always do we need to stamp everything we do.  And that is what I am showing you today with the two die sets I chose to make these pretty cards .  Now, I'm not dismissing inks & stamps by no means.  I did this to show that we don't have to depend on ink & stamps to make a beautiful card for someone.  Of course you will need a die cut machine, the dies and some pretty DSP with matching cardstock.


If you would like to purchase any of the products shown in this tutorial click here.







You can view the YouTube Video below:




Tuesday, July 18, 2023

24 HOUR STAMP SALE


JULY  19, 2023 ONLY




Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get? You won’t have to stare for much longer because on 19 July 2023, you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount! But you and your customers will have to act fast because this lightning deal will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! This is definitely a deal you don’t want to miss out on. 

Please note that this sale does exclude host stamp sets.

Friday, July 14, 2023

Live Event-Side Panel Card with Elegance

 If you didn't catch the live today, don't worry!  I got your covered right here on my blog.  All of my designs can be found on the blog along with pictures, pdf, links, and of course the YouTube video.l


And if you saw something you really want to purchase with Stampin' Up, you can find all the items I used in the pdf and click here to shop everything Stampin' Up.







YOU TUBE VIDEO





Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Take Two - Spinning Strip Quilt Card

 From time to time we all need a "do over." And that time came to me when I heard that my first video where I did the Spinning Strip Quilt Card was out of frame to the point that it was not a usable video.

Staying in frame is one of the hardest things that us YouTube Creators deal with.  Yes, there are other frustrations such as internet issues, upload issues, editing issues, saving your file issues, and the list could go on and on but the "staying in frame" is one of the most difficult things I deal with daily.  I am trying to get better at this but it is a work in progress.

I do feel that sometimes this happens and it doesn't effect the quality of the video such as putting glue on a piece of DSP or cardstock.  As long as you can see the placement of the piece in question.

I do hope that by me doing a "do over" it will make it easier for you to follow.


If you would like to purchase any of the supplies I used please click here to go to my online Stampin' Up store.

I very much would appreciate your business.

Also, I have links to my All Time Go To Craft Supplies...these are items that Stampin' Up does not carry but still itmes that I turn to almost everytime I craft.

Just click on the link to get the item.  Thank you so much for your support to my Amazon links and my Stampin' Up Store.




Click here for pdf tutorial






Saturday, July 8, 2023

Christmas in July-Horse & Sleigh Christmas Card #1

Can you believe it's Christmas in July?  Well it is and I am aware that this isn't for everyone but for us who like to get a head start on our Christmas Cards, it is a necessary evil.  Not that anything concerning Christmas is evil...after all it is a time to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus.

I love Christmas and I always enjoy the break that comes with Christmas in July.  It gives me that needed break to step out and create with those warm glowing colors of the season.  Reds, Greens, Golds and everything that sparkles.  Be it the gleaming lights or the snow-covered roofs...it is a magical time for anyone that embraces Christmas.


With the new offerings in the Online Exclusives, we have a few new items to play with before the new mini catalog premeirs in September.  I am sure that it will be full of all the beauty of Christmas.  I can't wait to see the offerings for this coming season.  


If would like to purchase any of the items I used in making these cards, click here!








If you need to watch the video again, it is located at the bottom of this blog post.





Friday, July 7, 2023

Cute Little Treat Box with Matching Card featuring Paper Florist Dies

 Every now & then, we need a little gift to give someone who goes out of their way for you, or someone you know that could use a little something to brighten their day.  Well, look no further because this could be just the ticket.

Such a cute little box that you could fill with anything you like.  Cookies, candy, perfume, lotion, handsanitizer, jewelry and the list could go on and on.

You could always include a gift card too.


I used DSP on both of these sets.  And they both turned out so pretty. 

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used in making these items Click Here!









YouTube Tutorial below:




Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Accordian Fold Card Featuring Copper Clay In-Color & Fresh as a Daisy DSP

 Are you a fan of FUN FOLD CARDS?  If you answered yes, you are not alone.  I don't know if it's because they are delightfully intriguing to make, so much fun to give and sometimes very challenging for us as a cardmaker.  For me, I love a good challenge and I'm always looking for something that is a challenge as well as easy to teach.

I think I found both in the design of this card.  I had so much fun with it in both the design and in teaching it in the video tutorial.


I hope you too will love it as much as I do.  Play with the design and feel free to change it up as well.  It has so many possibilities that you can dress it up or down to meet whatever occasion you need a card for.


If you are interested in purchasing any of the products seen used in my tutorial, click here.








YouTube Video Tutorial Below:



Monday, July 3, 2023

Affiliate Links from Amazon

 I have decided to try using affiliate links via Amazon to help generate income and also help you with products other than Stampin' Up.


As many of you know, I use many products which Stampin' Up doesn't carry.  With that being said, these are products I would be at a lose without.  So if you would like to purchase any of these products I will have the links listed below and at the bottom of each video I produce going forth.


I am going to demo a Stamping Platfoam within the week that I feel will help many of us who did not have the great fortune to aquire a Stamperatus when Stampin' Up had them.  Every crafter needs a Stamp Positioning Tool in their stamping studio and after researching many items I believe the this one to be the closest to our beloved Stamperatus.  So, be on the look out for that video coming soon.


There are many other items that I use daily that you may be interested in as well.


Even if you aren't interested in the products I list, if you click on my links before you you shop on Amazon, I will still benefit from it.  I will get a little kick-back by just you clicking.  I would greatly appreciate this as I am working very hard to earn income so I can continue doing what I do and bring quality videos to you each week.


Amazon Links

We R Memory Keepers Precision Press


Lady Bug Desk Vacuum


Post it Flags


Post it Tape


Tim Holtz Acrylic 12" Ruler


Art Glitter Glue w/ fine tip


Art Glitter Glue 16 oz refill


Basic Grey Craft Magnets-2 pk./2 sizes


Totally Tiffany Craft Workstation


Totally Tiffany Paper Handler 12 x 12


Totally Tiffany Paper Handler 8.5 x 11


Gamsol Blending Meduim


Blending Stumps with sandpaper sharpener


EK Reverse Craft Tweezers


EK 3/8" Circle Punch


Bic Mechanical Pencils


Spellbinder 2 pk Embossing Mats


Bic Mechanical Pencils


Tombow Mono Sand Eraser


Xyron Adhesive Eraser


Tim Holtz Micro-Serrated Titanium 9.5" Scissors








Saturday, July 1, 2023

Spinning Strip Quilt Card Featuring Masterly Made DSP (Designer Series Paper)

 Oh the joy of a Quilt Card and this one has such a beautiful design.  And you can use up some of those scraps we all end up collecting with our other cards.


This is made with 1/2" & 1/4" strips.  You will need to make sure your strips are longer than your 4" square of copy paper that you do your layout on.


If you are interested in any of the products I used you can Click here to access my online Stampin' Up store.  All of the items # will be listed in the pdf tutorial below.





YouTube Video Tutorial below:





Fluffy Homemade Buttermilk Biscuts made the southern way

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