Cherry Explosion Box

Here it is!  My first video tutorial!!!  I'll warn you that it's not perfect, but neither am I.  There are 3 parts, so be sure to watch them all to see the full project. I'm also including a supply list and cardstock measurements. Stampin' Up! cardstock measurements Basic Black cardstock—12" x 12", scored at 4" and 8", turn …

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Big Shot Pop-Up Dies

Last weekend, I held a Big Shot Bonanza class featuring the new Pop-Up dies from Sizzix.  We made 2 cards with the cake die, and an explosion box with the ball die.  Everyone loved how they turned out! I am hoping to post my first video tutorial this weekend featuring the Cherry Explosion box, so …

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Simple Cupcake Card

One of the great things about the Big Shot is that you finally have a way to use those small leftover pieces of cardstock and designer series paper. I demonstrated the card above at my recent Big Shot Bonanza class.  I used scraps of Riding Hood Red cardstock, Chocolate Chip cardstock, and Candy Lane designer …

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Manhattan Flower

One of my FAVORITE new products is the Manhattan Textured Impressions die.  I could not wait to demonstrate it at the last Big Shot Bonanza class!  This die creates an elegant, embossed card front image and you won't believe how quickly you can create a beautiful card with it. We made the card above at …

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Easter Projects

Last weekend, I hosted a Stamp-A-Stack class and a Big Shot Bonanza class.  I'll be sharing all of the projects with you from both classes in the next few posts. In the Stamp-a-Stack class, we make 6 cards–2 each of 3 designs.  Everyone loved the Easter chick card made with the Top Note die and various …

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