Lotus Blossom stamp in craft and coral ink.

Lotus Blossom Card - January Card Club

January 21, 2015

The Lotus Blossom Card is the last of the three projects from January card club. It features, the free set, Lotus Blossom from the Sale-a-bration catalog.

Butterfly Basics card using the Butterfly thinlits.

Butterfly Basics - January Card Club

January 19, 2015

I'm a crazy head but I wanted to fit in one last card club with my Utah gals before our move and I'm so glad I did. It was great to see everyone after the holidays and formally say good bye. I will miss getting together with these fabulous ladies on a regular basis.

Here is the first of three projects we created. The Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs are packed with awesome new products. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! This card uses the Butterfly Basics stamp set and the coordinating Thinlits from the Occasions catalog. I love this set of products. So versatile and really great imagery. This card is super simple, uses mainly white card stock and lots of stamping.

Check out this amazing video tip from Patty Bennett's blog on how to use the intricate Butterfly Thinlit in your big shot with wax paper and a dryer sheet. Genius and much easier than how I was doing it. I will use her method from now on.

Festival of Trees shaker cards using the Wondrous Wreath 'NOEL' framelit.

Festival of Trees shaker cards - Dec Card Club

December 14, 2014

December is always a busy month, and even more so around here with our house being on the market, lots of travel and some various freelance work landing all about the same time. I need to do a life update blog post soon - lots to update everyone on.

December card club happened a little early this month due to a busy month and all of the fun holiday happenings. Since Chris is out of town I needed to bring the boys with me again (same thing for November club). Instead of the kids being underfoot Geoff was able to watch the boys this time and the boys got the get in some cousin time. Win/win for me. Thanks Geoff!

We created a couple of shaker cards this month. This is the first of two shaker cards. This card features the Festival of Trees stamp set. There are two slightly different versions of this card. I'm not sure which I like best. On one shaker card I tried to heat emboss on the clear window sheet with silver embossing powder which was a little tricky so I decided to alter the card for club (static!). The altered version skips the heat embossing and uses Lost Lagoon as an accent color.

Festival of Trees shaker card with silver heat embossing.

Festival of Trees shaker card - card club version

Detail view of Festival of Trees card club shaker card.

Wondrous Wreath Joy Card

November 21, 2014

Here is a simple Christmas card we created in November card club. I like the soft look of the Pistachio Pudding and Vanilla with pops or Garden Green and Real Red. The Filigree Frame TEIF has the perfect window opening to house the Wreath from this set. The JOY phrase was cut from Red glitter paper using the coordinating Wondrous Wreath framelits. Tip for detailed framelits: layer your glitter paper with wax paper before cutting out to allow for easier removal of the paper.

Detail view - Wondrous Wreath Joy Card - SU Holiday 2014 — Detail view - Wondrous Wreath Joy Card - SU Holiday 2014

Building blooms. 🌸🌸🌸 I think I spent the most time die-cutting flower bits for this card. Colors are: Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, & Soft Seafoam. Card created for #gdp489 color challenge @global_design_project . Stamp & die bundle is called Impressions Abloom. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakinghobby #cardmakingchallenge #impressionsabloom #cardmakingreels #papercrafting

Ready for some springtime inspiration? I used the colors from @global_design_project #gdp489 challenge (Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly) to create this card using the 'Imressions Abloom' bundle. This is super sneak, brand new bundle I received at OnStage. This bundle is so much fun, the dies are amazing. It'll be available for purchase in May. • How way to play along with @global_design_project : • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp489 Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. We are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 #stampinup #impressionsabloom #colorchallenge #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #mondaymontage

Anatomy of a swap! Watch me create multiples of this sweet butterfly card to trade with other cardmaker friends. While I wish it only took a minute, in reality making 20 cards takes a couple hours. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set Lost Lagoon Cardstock Pastel Ombré Glimmer Paper #stampinup #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #swaps #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Swaps! Stampin' Up! Artisans (past and present) organzied a card swap at OnStage. I received a handful of absolute beauties in trade for my card! Here was my make. I used many of my current favorites to create this card. Colors are Lost Lagoon and Lemon Lime Twist. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #swap #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Hello! I rarely show my face on here but I thought I’d pop in between cards and say hello from Stampin’ Up! OnStage in Raleigh!!! My crafty HEART is so full catching up with old and new friends. The people are always the best part of any experience, especially this one. I feel so lucky to catch up with my upline, old co-workers, the Artisan gals from various years, Monday Montage, TGIF challenges crew and even a sprinkle of Global Design Project peeps. So many lovely people who make my life better! It’s rare to find a place where you know so many people from decades of your life. Yay for stamping! I won’t spam you with all the many photos but here are a few. Yes, I’m usually a dork. ❤️❤️❤️

Sunshine and rainbows... such a fun theme. I created this card for @global_design_project theme challenge #gdp487 - Lemon Lolly is such a fun yellow and I love it paired with Summer Splash. Bright and fresh. Stamp set is called Bright Skies. Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. My MM friends are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 WANT TO PLAY ALONG WITH THIS THEME CHALLENGE? • Create a new project with the current theme to play along with @global_design_project • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp487 #stampinup #brightskies #brightskiesbundle #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #cloudcard ##brightskiesstampset #lemonlolly #summersplash #cardmakersofinstagram

My fav… pulling out an OLD stamp set from the stash to create a custom background. I played with type to match the background to the primary image using simple watercolor and stamps. Paint and stamp in same color. Easy. Color is Blackberry Bliss. Stamp sets are Stampin’ Up! oldies but goodies: Rough Type & PS I Love You. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #useyourstash #cardmakingideas #cardmakingreels #papercrafting #handmadecard #cardmakingchallenge

All time favorite stamp set? How about favorite of the month? Year? I have so many "favs" and they rotate. Today we are sharing projects using our favorite stamp sets from our stash. There are certain stamp themes that I am certain to buy and keep. Any stamp set with a typewriter... or camera image, purchased! I have loads. On this card I used two typewriter themed stamp sets. 'Rough Type', which is and old alphabet stamp set. Remember those? It seems like we don't have many aphabet stamp set options anymore. Good thing I kept so many around ... The typewriter image is from a stamp set called 'P.S. You're the Best'. Check out what my friends created using their favorite STASH stamps sets! Next up is @vickiboucher - And be sure to check out what all these talented people created! @simple_stamper @simplyfairies_kimfee @i.heart.stamps @vickiboucher @bellestampinwithann @stampin_met_monique #stampinup #usemystash #cardmaker #cardmaking #psiloveyou #roughtype #stamping #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram