Aloha Stampers! Welcome to the DIY Calendar Blog Hop! For October, pumpkins seemed like the perfect choice, and I had so much fun pulling out my Painted Pumpkins Decorative Masks and playing with my Blending Brushes again. Creating the Stenciled Background I started … [Read more...] about DIY Calendar Blog Hop: October Painted Pumpkins
Techniques
Playing With Painted Pumpkins Decorative Masks
Aloha Stampers! Today I’m joining the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop, where we’re sharing projects featuring ink blending—one of my favorite techniques, especially when I can pull out my blending brushes and just play with color! Sometimes the best stamping days happen when you … [Read more...] about Playing With Painted Pumpkins Decorative Masks
Twisted Ribbon Technique with How-To Video
Aloha Stampers! Today I’m sharing a fun new technique with you—the Twisted Ribbon Technique! It may look intricate, but it’s actually simple and so enjoyable to create. I think you’re going to love trying this one! The twisted ribbon technique is a card-making … [Read more...] about Twisted Ribbon Technique with How-To Video
ISS Mini Blog Hop – Copycat Creativity
Aloha and welcome to our Island Style Stampers Mini Blog Hop! My daughter, Malia, and I would love for you to visit each of our blogs to gather inspiration and share your thoughts. Our theme this month is Copycat Creativity! When I'm stuck for ideas, I like to search around for … [Read more...] about ISS Mini Blog Hop – Copycat Creativity
Congratulations to Mary!
Aloha Stampers! I needed to make a special card to congratulate one of my Island Style Stampers Team Members on promoting to Silver Elite! Mary Green is a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator from Redmond, OR. She offers classes that have become very popular and she has a reputation for … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Mary!
AWOW Blog Hop – Fun Fold with a Technique
Aloha and welcome to another edition of the Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop! This month our theme is Fun Fold with a Technique, and I'm so excited you're here. I’m thrilled to be hopping today with twenty talented Stampin’ Up! demonstrator friends from across the globe. … [Read more...] about AWOW Blog Hop – Fun Fold with a Technique
Loveliest Tree
Aloha Stampers! I've dusted off a stamp set I haven't used in awhile, Loveliest Tree, and I love the card I've made with it! Today during our Island Style Stampers Team Meeting, we made a Mystery Card. Everyone starts out with some paper that's cut the same way, … [Read more...] about Loveliest Tree
Make Your Own Designer Series Paper with Video Tutorial
Aloha Stampers! Why buy DSP when you can create your own? Barb Salez, a talented Island Style Stamper Team Member, held a class for us recently where she showed us all the steps to make your own Designer Series Paper. She is a follower of Ruth Trice (ArtfulStampinWithRuth) … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Designer Series Paper with Video Tutorial
Motherhood Mottos
Aloha Stampers and Happy Mother's Day! My card today is for a very special mom, my daughter Jenny. Jenny has her hands full!! She's a single mom working full time as a nurse, and doing her best to be an amazing mom to her 2 children. I'm so proud of her! And this set, … [Read more...] about Motherhood Mottos
Reverse Emboss Technique Using Designer Series Paper
Aloha Stampers! Today, I’m excited to share a fun technique with you! The Reverse Emboss Blackout Technique is a striking paper crafting technique that combines embossing using a 3D Embossing Folder with ink blending, and then dragging a dark ink pad over the top to create a … [Read more...] about Reverse Emboss Technique Using Designer Series Paper
Reverse Emboss Technique With Happy Hibiscus
Aloha Stampers! Today, I’m excited to share a fun technique with you! The Reverse Emboss Blackout Technique is a striking paper crafting technique that combines embossing using a 3D Embossing Folder with ink blending, and then dragging a dark ink pad over the top to create a … [Read more...] about Reverse Emboss Technique With Happy Hibiscus
Simple Floating Frame Technique Using Enduring Beauty
Aloha Stampers! I have one more card to show you featuring the Floating Frame Technique! The Floating Frame Technique creates the illusion of artwork "floating" within the frame by leaving a small gap between the frame and the edges of the artwork. This one is a simpler and … [Read more...] about Simple Floating Frame Technique Using Enduring Beauty
