Poppies 101
February 28, 2020
I’m pretty obsessed with the Peaceful Poppies Suite right now. The images and sentiments are so versatile, and the Designer Series Paper is gorgeous – every sheet is a winner! … More Poppies 101
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Still Bloom By Bloomin’
February 2, 2019
The Happiness Blooms DSP has really inspired me. The images remind me of Marimekko, a Finnish design house that I’ve loved all my adult life. The colors are bright and the designs are cheerful, with options suitable for both men and women. It’s perfect for a suit of cards. … More Still Bloom By Bloomin’
Brusho Experiments 2.0
September 23, 2018
A couple of weeks ago I shared the first card I made with my inaugural Brusho experiments, and today I have another. There’s a strong similarity between the cards – the major difference lies in the embellishment. Stamps: Petal Palette Color Palette: Whisper White, Basic Black, Island Indigo (retired), Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Pear Pizazz … More Brusho Experiments 2.0
A little Brusho experiment
September 9, 2018
WEEKS ago, Crystal and I got out some watercolor paper and the Brusho and experimented. We were both a little unsure and apprehensive, and you’ll see we started pretty small. We stamped a bunch of small flower branches from Petal Palette (still one of the best stamp sets in the entire catalog) and started playing … More A little Brusho experiment
Happy Birthday, Little Elephant
September 3, 2018
This Little Elephant was at the top of my shopping list for the 2018-2019 catalog. (I know, I know, I’ve already told you that. But TRUTH.) Stampin’ Up! has cataloged this stamp under babies and kids, but I know a lot of adults who think it’s pretty dang cute and would be happy to see … More Happy Birthday, Little Elephant
Blended Seasons in Poppy Parade
August 26, 2018
I know there are other stamps in this set, but I just can’t get enough of these gorgeous flowers. They lend themselves so well to coloring with Stampin’ Blends, guiding you along with well-placed lines to help you shade the images. I’ve done the flowers in lots of different colors, but I keep returning to … More Blended Seasons in Poppy Parade
Technicolor Thanks
July 11, 2018
I love making custom cards, and I had a very special order a couple of weeks ago. I took my inspiration from the graphic design in a proposal to create these thank you cards for the team that put the proposal together: Stamps: Love What You Do, Artisan Textures, Handcarved (retired) Color Palette: Whisper White, … More Technicolor Thanks
Colour INKspiration 35: Petal Palette in Khaki
June 24, 2018
I loved my own layout so well that I did a second version. The gray version, lovely as can be, is a bit somber. I wanted to lighten things up: Stamps: Petal Palette, Picture Perfect Birthday Colour Palette: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Early Espresso Accessories: Big Shot, Subtle Dynamic TIEF, Petals and More Thinlits, Stitched … More Colour INKspiration 35: Petal Palette in Khaki
Colour Inkspiration #35: Petal Palette in Gray
June 22, 2018
I love monochromatic design, and lately it seems like the card-o-sphere does too. Colour Inkspiration challenge #35 is all about neutrals – anything from the Stampin’ Up! Neutral Colour family – and I chose gray: Stamps: Petal Palette, Marbled, Flourishing Phrases Colour Palette: Neutrals: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Basic Black Accessories: Smoky Slate … More Colour Inkspiration #35: Petal Palette in Gray
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