Today, I’m sharing a masculine graduation card inspired by my friend, Stesha Bloodhart. I loved her card so much that I thought I would make my own version. It uses a mixture of new and retired products, but it’s just perfect for the situation. One of my son’s best friends just received his Masters Degree from U.C. Santa Barbara. This card is loosely based on his school colors. I created… Read More »
Today’s the day! The new 2020 Annual Catalog is live on the Stampin’ Up! website! Download a PDF version by clicking the image above, or contact me for your copy. Use Host Code A7KKSXW3 for purchases at my online store for special perks from me! Do you love the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle on page 13? When you purchase it using the Host Code, you qualify for a free online class… Read More »
Good Morning! It’s the first Monday of June and that means time for a new Color Fusers Blog Hop!!! This month, we have an absolutely beautiful color combination of Petal Pink, Melon Mambo, and Pool Party. This combination makes me think of warm Summer breezes and colorful flowers. Whether you’re already following along the blog hop or just starting out, be sure to continue on for more inspiration by clicking… Read More »
Hi Friends! I’m super excited to announce my new product-based class featuring the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle. You can find this bundle on page 13 of the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog and it includes the Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set and coordinating Sunflowers Dies! All you need to do to qualify to take the class is purchase the bundle from my online store using Host Code A7KKSXW3 on or after June 3, 2020.… Read More »
Happy Friday! It’s time for a new TGIF Challenge!!! This week, the design team is focusing on a product challenge … using vellum die cuts. Vellum is one of my favorite products, because it’s so soft and delicate. Its see-through quality makes it perfect for adding interest, without entirely covering up the pretty elements underneath. I also love using vellum in layers for a slight variation in color. For my… Read More »
This week, I’ve been posting lots of card ideas using the new Forever Fern stamps and coordinating Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper. Both of items, plus the entire coordinating Forever Greenery Suite will be available to purchase in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog on June 3, 2020. Today, I’m sharing two more cards with an entirely different color palette. The Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper comes in a pack of… Read More »
I’m back to share more sneak peeks of the Forever Greenery Suite, including the gorgeous Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper and Greenery Embossing Folders! Today, I’ll be sharing the last three cards from the photo above, and then Friday, I have two more using entirely different colors! The laser-cuts in this suite are so fun and inspirational! I based the design of almost all of my cards on these… Read More »
Hello Friends! Today I have two more cards to share that I created with the new Forever Fern stamps and coordinating Forever Greenery Suite of products. All of these items are included in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog coming out on June 3, 2020! Last weekend, I made the seven cards shown above, plus two more. I shared two yesterday for the Control Freaks Blog Hop, and I’ll be sharing… Read More »
Welcome to the May Control Freaks Blog Hop! This month, we are featuring sneak peeks of products from the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, which will be going live on June 3, 2020. Demonstrators have the opportunity to pre-order select items, and I just got my first shipment last week!!! I can’t wait to share these awesome new products with you! Whether you’re just come from Wendy Weixler’s blog, or you’re… Read More »
Our TGIF Challenge this week is my all time favorite, E V E R … watercolor!!! Watercoloring is my “go to” coloring technique. Maybe it’s because I love water so much (being a So Cal gal and swimmer), but I just love the look, the artistry, everything about watercoloring. So when I saw this challenge, I was in heaven. My card features the Timeless Tropical stamp set and coordinating In… Read More »
Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop and Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!!! I’m Tami Hewlett, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from California, USA, and I’m so glad you could drop by. This month, the theme of the blog hop is favorite retiring products. While it’s hard to let go, I’m excited to have another chance to play with these awesome products!!! My projects feature two retiring… Read More »
It’s time for two more 2021 Desktop Calendars! I design and make these 4″ x 6″ calendar pages throughout the year, so by the time December rolls around, I have eight full sets to give out as gifts to family and friends. They love getting them, and it’s one more great excuse to use my stamps and designer series papers!!! May 2021 Calendar: For May, I used the Above The… Read More »
Hello and welcome to the May Color Fusers Blog Hop! If you’re just starting out or already following along, thanks for dropping by, and I hope I can inspire you. At the bottom of this post, you’ll find links to continue on through the blog hop for even more creative projects!!! This month, we have a color combination that includes two of the retiring 2018-2020 In Colors: Call Me Clover… Read More »
Hello and Happy Friday!!! It’s time for a new TGIF Color Challenge!!! This week, we have a beautiful color combination that makes me think of Spring and warm weather, including Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, and Daffodil Delight. When I initially designed my card, it was before Stampin’ Up! announced the retiring products list. (See links to retiring lists HERE.) Now, I’ve realized that I used a whole bunch on this… Read More »
Hello Stampers! Happy Friday! Today, I have a sweet baby card to share with you using the Butterfly Gala and So Sentimental stamp sets. Some dear family members are having their first baby soon! It’s very exciting!!! So, I wanted to make them a card. I have to admit that I had to put a lot of thought into coming up with a concept for this card. I don’t have… Read More »
The new Stampin’ Up! 2020-2021 Annual Catalog will be coming out soon on June 3, 2020, including lots of inspirational new stamps, die-cuts, and embellishments!!! It will also include five new 2020-2022 In Colors, which is one of my favorite things! But as you know, when new products come in, old products get retired. Yesterday, Stampin’ Up! released lists of all the retiring products from both the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog… Read More »
Hello Stampers! It’s TGIF Challenges time!!! This week, we have a technique challenge to create projects with belly bands. Belly bands work great for wrapping around cards or boxes to secure them closed. What’s even better is that they slip off easily, so upon opening, your lovely artwork stays intact. My favorite use for belly bands is wrapping boxes. On this gift box, I cut a strip of Bird Ballad… Read More »
Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop for April! This month, our theme is celebrations using products from the January to June Mini Catalog. What perfect timing, because my daughter’s birthday is this month!!! She always inspires me to create my best work. For this blog hop, the designers have a choice to design either: A card and a 3D project or, A beginner, casual, and avid card. This month,… Read More »
Hello and Happy Friday! Today, I have a quick post to share two Easter gift boxes I made for my kids. I love creating pretty gift boxes, and Stampin’ Up! makes it so easy… For both boxes, I started with Stampin’ Up! Mini Shipping Boxes. These are good sized boxes. I fit an entire bag of Dove chocolate eggs in one and an entire bag of Hersey’s chocolate eggs inside… Read More »
Easter is coming soon! So last weekend, I worked on finishing up my Easter cards. I really didn’t buy any Easter specific stamp sets this year, but flowers always work well. Plus, I really wanted to play with my new Ornate Garden Suite products some more. I used both the Ornate Style and Ornate Thanks stamp sets on the two cards I’m sharing today. The Ornate Style stamp set has… Read More »