Fun with Stencils

I've seen so many beautiful projects with the Kind Thoughts Floruish stencil, so I had to try it out for myself.  It is super EASY to use and I just love the result. We made this 2 page scrapbook layout at our May scrapbook class: I used a sponge and Not Quite Navy ink with …

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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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Congratulations

Each month, I try to send a card to the top 10 demonstrators in my downline.  Everyone loves to receive a hand-stamped card and be recognized for a job well done.  Since I don't generally have a lot of free time to stamp 10 cards, I will generally cut extra materials for one of my …

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