Hello and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge. This week, we have a technique challenge called a “One Sheet Wonder.” The goal is to efficiently cut up one sheet of designer series paper so you can use the pieces on multiple projects. I’ve never used this technique before, but as luck would have it, during… Read More »
Last week, I attended Stampin’ Up! OnStage in Long Beach, California. OnStage is a three-day event for demonstrators to gather together, share ideas, learn business practices, previews new products and watch demonstrations. It’s a total blast and something I look forward to every year! One of my favorite things about OnStage is seeing old friends… Read More »
Welcome to the Stamping Station Blog Hop for March! This month, our theme is “Inspired by Texture.” Inspiration could come from nature, fabric, home decor or even embossing folders. Bring on the texture! For my project, I used the Nature’s Symphony Bundle. It’s a favorite of mine and I really love the large textured leaves.… Read More »
Happy Friday! For this week’s TGIF Challenge, we have the sketch below. The black and white flowers immediately caught my eye. So I thought why not change things up and leave the flowers black and white and only color the background? Mixing things up is a great way to inspire your creativity and I love… Read More »
Hello Stamping Friends and welcome to the March Color Fusers Blog Hop. This month, our color combination includes Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, and Berry Burst. It immediately made me think of flowers, so I decided to use the Fragrant Layers Bundle and some watercoloring techniques! The Fragrant Layers Bundle is unique because it… Read More »
Our January Stampin’ Fancy Friday theme is “Shades of Purple.” How fun! I love purple, but it’s not typically the focus of my attention, so I have to say that I really enjoyed this challenge. It also helps that an idea immediately popped into my head! (I LOVE that when that happens!) To see all… Read More »
Welcome to the new Stamping Station Blog Hop! The designers from the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop and the Creation Station Bog Hop have joined together to create a bigger, better group of designers. And, that includes a new name and logo! The name is a fun combination of both groups. We’ll be posting inspirational projects… Read More »
Hello Friends and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge. This week, we have a sketch challenge. I decided to create a Valentine card for my husband using the Nature’s Symphony Bundle. I really love that bundle!!! It’s beautiful for both masculine and feminine cards. For this one, I chose a non-traditional color combo to make… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for February 2026. This month, we have a color combination from the Subtles Family, including Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath, and Balmy Blue. Colors within the same family always go well together, so I knew this challenge was going to be a fun one. I decided to… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop for January 2026. Our theme this month is “Fresh Starts & New Beginnings.” With this theme come exciting things, and we have some talented guests joining us this month from the Creation Station Team. We are preparing to unveil a merger with the Creation Station Team,… Read More »
Hello and Happy Friday! For this week’s TGIF Challenge, we have the inspiration photo below. I absolutely LOVE the soft colors of the cake and elegant, intricate details of the cake stand. I looked through my stash and decided to use the Gallery Blooms Bundle as well as some ink blending to mimic the gorgeous… Read More »
Our January Stampin’ Fancy Friday theme is “For My Love.” We’re creating projects to give to someone we love for any occasion. I decided to use the 12 Days Of Crafting Advent Calendar. I bought one for both my mom and I for Christmas and we opened them together and watched the Stampin’ Up! videos… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the first Color Fusers Blog Hop of 2026!!! This month, our color combination includes Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon, and Gold. Super fun!!! I never would have thought of this combo on my own, so I really had to think about what to do and search my stash. Then, I remembered a… Read More »
Happy New Year! The design team at TGIF Challenges is starting off the year right with a gorgeous color challenge including Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, and Highland Heather. Soft pastels work so well for winter cards, so I immediately thought of the Snowflake Kisses Bundle for my project. I also decided to bring back an… Read More »
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! I created this card with Joyful Days Memories & More Cards. I love the watercolored images. I fussy cut one tree to layer over a larger image and added die-cuts and elements from the Delicate Pines Bundle. The sentiment is… Read More »
This month, our Stampin’ Fancy Friday theme is a sketch! I love a good sketch to get my creative juices flowing. I decided to make a last minute Christmas card using the Ornamental Christmas Bundle. It’s a beautiful bundle with gorgeous coordinating Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper that’s printed in dramatic black, white, and gold.… Read More »
It’s the first Friday of the month, so that means a new TGIF Color Challenge! This month, we have a festive color combo including Real Red, Coastal Cabana, and Granny Apple Green. Love this! I love any combo with bright, happy colors! I thought it would be fun to use the Snowflake Kisses Bundle and… Read More »
Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for December 2025! This month, our color combination includes Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, and Strawberry Slush. I never would have thought of this combo on my own, but it’s so pretty! It also makes a lot of sense, because it’s all In Colors and whether they’re from the… Read More »
Welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have an inspiration challenge using the photo below. It includes lots of Fall elements such as leaves, worn wood, and warm, cozy colors. For my project, I decided to use the Gathering Moments Bundle to create an anniversary card for my son and daughter-in-law. I love… Read More »
This month, our Stampin’ Fancy Friday theme is “Holly Jolly Christmas.” All the designers are creating holiday cards. For my card, I decided to use the Traditions Of Christmas Suite Collection. It’s one of my favorites from the SD Mini Catalog, and I was so excited to use it again after taking Stampin’ Up!’s Traditions… Read More »