Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team will be showcasing favorite Stamp Sets from the Holiday Catalog! My favorite, hands down, is Count My Blessings! This set has beautiful artwork and can be used any time of year! My team, the Maui Big Shots!, had a stampin' retreat … [Read more...] about #SSINK Count My Blessings
Techniques
SSINK Team: Playing With Punches
I really love my punches! And this card features 2 of my favorites: Pansy Punch & the new Decorative Label Punch! Actually, 3 PUNCHES! There's also the Classic Label Punch! I just love the way it turned out!! It started with the technique I showed you a few days … [Read more...] about SSINK Team: Playing With Punches
#SSINKTC47 Technique Challenge: Ink, Spray, Smash
Today we have a fun Technique Challenge for you!! Stampin' Up! recently added Glossy Cardstock to the catalog, so we decided on a challenge that uses it. It was easy & fun & the results are so pretty!! I think you're okay without the gloves. Here's what I … [Read more...] about #SSINKTC47 Technique Challenge: Ink, Spray, Smash
May Cards, Etc. Class
Time to sign up for my May Cards, Etc. Class! I've got 2 dates to choose from: Saturday, May 27 at 2 pm or Monday, May 29 at 10 am We'll make 3 different cards with matching envelopes and a 3-D item Cost is just $10 or FREE with your $20 order placed that … [Read more...] about May Cards, Etc. Class
Black Magic Technique
Today I'm trying out a new stamping technique called "Black Magic". It's hard to see, but the colored images are shiny & it makes a very pretty effect! Card details: Stamps: Summer Silhouettes (retiring) & Eastern Beauty Ink: Craft White … [Read more...] about Black Magic Technique
2 Step Stampin’ for March
The simplest way I know to make a quick but beautiful card is to use a stamp set that lets you 2-Step Stamp! Simply layer one image over another using different colors! You cannot buy this stamp set. But you can get it FREE during Sale-A-Bration by placing a $50 order! … [Read more...] about 2 Step Stampin’ for March
#SSINKTC41: Technique Challenge: Bokeh
The Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team has a Technique Challenge that we hope you'll try out: Bokeh! Here's what I came up with: For this card, I just masked the outer edges of the Whisper White to concentrate the color on the middle strip. Then I just … [Read more...] about #SSINKTC41: Technique Challenge: Bokeh
Watercolor Cuteness!
Don't you just love him?!! He looks just like my puppy, Swiffer! I colored him using the new Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils. So fun & simple to use! You can use Blender Pens or Aquapainters to blend the colors. There's really not a wrong way to use them so it's fun to … [Read more...] about Watercolor Cuteness!
Stenciling Technique Challenge #SSINKTC40
Today we have a fun challenge for you to try... Masking or Stenciling! I made a stencil by cutting out a tree using Perfect Pines Framelits Dies. Using sponge daubers, I sponged the tree with Old Olive & Pear Pizzazz. Decided it needed more color, so I reached for … [Read more...] about Stenciling Technique Challenge #SSINKTC40
#SSINKTC39 Baby Wipe Technique
One of the things I enjoy about being a part of the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team is that I'm challenged to try different stamping techniques. Today we're using the Baby Wipe Technique. Fun & easy- & I LOVE the results! Card Details: Stamps: Blooms … [Read more...] about #SSINKTC39 Baby Wipe Technique