Starburst Layout with Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper 11-8-14

Another card that looks more complicated than it really is.  I used Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper stack for this, but you could use any printed paper.  The printed paper from Stampin’ Up! is great because it’s printed on both sides and it coordinates with the card stock and embellishments.  You’ll find a stamp …

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All is Calm Pinwheel Card with Letterpress Winter 11-8-14

I had such a good time with this card!  It goes together quite quickly.  I used All Is Calm, but it would work great with just about any of our papers.  Our double-sided Designer Series Paper is fabulous for these cards.  Don’t you love the cards that look terrific and when you’re done you ask, …

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Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit Helpful Hints

Stampin’ Up! is reporting that some people are finding the adhesive is coming apart, particularly with the smaller stars. Here are some helpful hints to ensure your stars hold together as they should: Use additional adhesive-especially if you live in a region with high humidity. Use a Bone Folder to make sharper folds and reduce …

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Time for Christmas Cards!

I’ve started my cards for this year.  I make over 100 cards and I try to get them out the day after Thanksgiving.  In this video I show how I get started with one element to make them in an assembly line. Helpful estimations for ordering is here.   There’s also a tip about RGB …

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Gentle Peace

Finally, a religious Christmas stamp set.  I can see it stamped on vellum, embossed, and then colored with markers for a stained glass effect.  I can’t wait to try coloring on vellum with Blendabilities!  I thought I had planned out my Christmas cards for this year, but I may have to rethink my plans.  Love …

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