The Stamp Doc

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  • More Fun with Brushos

    Brusho Crystal Coulors are a fun, new product that Stampin’ UP! is offering in the Occasions catalog.  You can create so many beautiful, watercolor effects with Brushos!  On the two samples below, I started with watercolor paper.  For the sample on the left, I sprinkled various Brushos over the paper, then spritzed lightly with water. …

  • In and Out Card Video

    I had a lot of requests for directions after posting my In and Out card last week.  The video is a bit long, but I included information on making the correct “sandwiches” with the Big Shot and various types of dies. If you don’t yet own a Big Shot, now is the perfect time to…

  • Monday Montage 108

    Welcome to another Monday Montage blog hop!  Today, I’m sharing a simple card made with Brusho Crystal Colours.  This is a fun, new product from the Occasions catalog that you’ll definitely want to own.  It creates beautiful, rich watercolor effects. My number one tip for using Brusho is:  LESS IS MORE.  Remember you can always…

  • Control Freaks Blog Tour

    Welcome to the Control Freaks monthly blog tour! This month’s theme is Occasions & Sale-a-Bration. I am so excited to be joining the Control Freaks for another blog hop.  We’ve got some great projects to share with you that feature products from the Occasions catalog and Sale-a-Bration brochure.  You may have just visited the blog…

  • Truly Tailored Simple Masculine Card

    Masculine cards always seem to pose a challenge to most card makers, but the new True Gentleman Suite of products makes them so easy!    I absolutely love the masculine patterns in the True Gentleman Designer Series Paper and the color scheme of Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Tranquil Tide.  For today’s…

  • In and Out Card Featuring Cake Soiree

    This weekend has been perfect for crafting!  I’ve loved being snowed in with brand new stamps and dies.  The Cake Soiree stamp set is becoming a fast favorite and I was inspired to try this fun fold card by this video.  This card also fits 2 challenges:  CAS(E) this Sketch! and SIP Challenge. I began…

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Melissa Stout

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