• Happy Birthday,  Retiring,  Simple Stamping

    Saying Goodbye Part 2, Plaid and Heartfelt

    Saying Goodbye Part 2 Here again Saying Goodbye part 2. Our first one has two ideas. This “thank you” card idea can be changed to any and yes ANY color combo. Plus with one run through the Stampin’ cut & Emboss you get two cards!! I love the texture that plaid creates. I need to share however that the stamp set is STAYING. It is just the die set Plaid Builder and Bundle price that is leaving. Also retiring on this card is the Braided Linen trim (already gone) and Small Bloom Punch. See, I used it a TON. I do mean a TON!! You will need the full size…

  • Retiring,  Stampin Up News/Deals

    Best Plaid Builder retiring soon, Basket?

    Best Plaid Builder retiring The Best Plaid Builder retiring soon too. I wanted to share this idea before these dies where GONE. YIKES!! Creating this fun and easy basket from one set from the Best Plaid Builder dies. So I do not forget it is also a bundle. I love the stamp set too. It is full of words, however you will want to save a few more $$ and get them separate. A few tips… You only use half of the full die cut image. Which is SUPER!! That way you have no trouble making more!! I assembled the Plaid and then carefully cut it out. The tag is…

  • Clubs,  Girls Night

    Best Year Bundle, Plaid. Second Girl’s Night card.

    Best Year Bundle is all Plaid. This is the second share from Girl’s Night, earlier this month. This large plaid image is easy cut up and you can use the parts. I have not even used this for a full front. hummm, Just might need to do that. Especially with Fall getting closer! The sentiments from the Best Year Bundle are a larger size and let the plaid be the star. I asked last time… What colors would you use?? Well here is a Gray Granite, Pear Pizzazze and Whisper White. I think we need to look at some purples next, haha. This sentiment especially can has several uses. I…

  • Coffee and Cards

    Best Year Bundle for a Thank You card.

    Yes, Best Year Bundle… I do love me some plaid! OHHH, yes, grab your favorite plaid shirt!! Use that for inspiration on the colors. Go BOLD!! Have some fun with it! The Best Year Bundle is a perfect addition to the fall line up! I do have to share that I think this is my new go to Thank You sentiment. However, the size and the font could go either way really!! I think I love the little cork flower. The Small Bloom punch adds a little bit of cuteness to the card. Did you notice that the plaid is cut in half?? The Plaid die measures about 4 1/2…

  • Love it, Chop it,  Pages, Journals and Books

    Using the DSP, Artistry Bloom for a Gift set.

    Artistry Blooms DSP for a Gift. Do you like making cards and wonder how to give them as gifts?? I love making groups like this and even the cute little folder too! The Artistry Blooms DSP for a Gift set is so darn cheerful that who would not smile once then received it! You would smile, Right?!? Using a one sheet wonder measurements from last year.. here. It really is that easy! I had these four cards and the folder done in about 30 minutes. That link with even give you a photo that you can print out. Yes, I do make it that EASY!! These four used only the…

  • beginner-casual-avid

    Best Year Thank You in all pink with a touch of Bling!

    Best Year Thank You.. I have a friend of mine that just loves Pink… And I wanted to gift her a couple Pink cards. The Best Year Thank you fit the bill. A little pretty, but simple too!! Easy to mail was key. Melon Mambo is her favorite color. Wanting to be able to just stamp the Thank You sentiment I was sure to add Blushing Bride to the layer… However, what else do you add?? hummm?? I knew that bling was a must! The Champagne Rhinestones did the trick! See once again that Small Bloom punch was the perfect size. I am telling you, a MUST have! Just add…