Author Archives: Debra Burgin

Heartfelt Hexagon: Lots of Love

It was a card by Jeanie Stark that started my obsession with this layout. I held my see-through quilting ruler up to my laptop’s screen to see if I could figure out the exact measurements. I think I came close; … Continue reading

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Inked & Tiled: Happy Birthday

I don’t know how it happened that it was Christmas one day, then the next day we were looking at the Last Chance lists. So I have felt unprepared for some of the changes coming up, including the retirement of … Continue reading

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Kindest Expressions: Oh, Happy Day!

Last week I shared an easy layout in one of my cards for the Stamp Review Crew’s blog hop featuring Kindest Expressions. (You can see my post here.) At the time I posted that, I already had designed this card … Continue reading

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Registration now open for Let’s Color!

Stampin’ Up! offers several options for coloring line art, like the image here.  Which option I use depends on the image and the result I want. Let’s Color is a class that will offer you the opportunity to practice coloring … Continue reading

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Retiring product lists are here!

Here are the retiring product lists for the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. These last-chance products will be available until April 30 or while supplies last only, so get your favorite items before they’re gone! Note … Continue reading

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Stamp Review Crew: Kindest Expressions

Hi there, and welcome to another Stamp Review Crew blog hop! Today we’re sharing what we’ve done with Kindest Expressions, a set I got only recently. A set of just four red rubber cling stamps, Kindest Expressions has big, bold … Continue reading

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So what’s a “stamp-a-stack,” anyway?

I’ve been holding “stamp-a-stack” events for over 12 years, both Jingle Jumps for holiday cards and All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stacks for general cards. Yes, at these events you do stamp a “stack” of cards to help keep you supplied with handmade cards. … Continue reading

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New Online Exclusives products today!

It’s kind of exciting to see new things once in a while, right?  That’s why I love it when Stampin’ Up! adds new products to the Online Exclusives area.  Those items are not in any catalog and (don’t forget this!) … Continue reading

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Stamp Review Crew: Inked & Tiled

We have a teeny tiny blog hop for you today, but I am confident you will find inspiration from those bloggers who are participating! Today we are featuring the beautiful Ink & Tiled stamp set, which debuted in the 2023-2024 … Continue reading

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Softly Sophisticated: 105

This is my second Softly Sophisticated card for the Stamp Review Blog Hop earlier this week. If yesterday’s card was simple, this birthday card was much more involved. I knew I wanted to create a custom background with this pretty … Continue reading

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