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
Techniques
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
Happy Hibiscus Floating Frame Technique
Aloha Stampers! Today, I’m excited to share a new technique called Floating Frame Technique! Well... it's new for me! 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 … [Read more...] about Happy Hibiscus Floating Frame Technique
