Category Archives: Birthday

Sweet Ice Cream: Treat Yourself

I never get tired of using tags on cards, and I’m crazy about Tailor Made Tags, new dies in the Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. This set of dies has four sizes each of two different stitched tag shapes — … Continue reading

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Party Puffins: HB

I love flowers, but it’s good to have a set that I can use for kids and maybe even guys. Party Puffins is that set! The key to getting a good, deep black, solid image is using the Stamparatus. Here’s … Continue reading

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Sweet Ice Cream: Mint chocolate chip

Of all the cards from April’s Sweet Ice Cream to-go kit, this is the only one not using the wonderful Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper. I’m sorry, but the DSP is all gone, so this card is for you … Continue reading

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Sweet Ice Cream: Blueberry and grape pops

I really try to keep track of my sources of inspiration, but all too frequently I am unable to credit the original stamper. I apologize for this! This is another card from April’s Sweet Ice Cream to-go kit. It takes … Continue reading

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Dragonfly Garden: Good things

Call me happy that Dragonfly Garden is in the new Stampin’ Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog! It is a beautiful set with elements suitable for a variety of occasions and recipients. Also making me happy is that the stamp set and … Continue reading

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Sweet Ice Cream: Triple scoop

It’s a pretty mild (and unofficial) start to summer so far, which is OK by me. There’s time enough for hot and humid weather. And there’s always time for ice cream in this household, no matter the weather. I generally … Continue reading

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Floral Squares: Thinking of you

It took over a month before I ordered the Floral Squares dies, but they were on my wish list from the start! I love any product that helps me create an impactful card — simply! This was my first design, … Continue reading

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Pretty Perennials: Happy birthday stripes

Have you overlooked this bundle from the Stampin’ Up! January-June 2021 Mini Catalog? You’ll find Pretty Perennials on page 31. Check out all those stamps and dies — this is the bundle that just won’t quit! I was inspired by … Continue reading

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Beautiful Friendship, new and old

Today I’m saying goodbye to one of my favorite floral sets, Beautiful Friendship, and hello again to one of my favorite colors, Wisteria Wonder. I’m making a variation of this birthday card this evening at a card-making event at a … Continue reading

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White butterflies

Three out of four March camp cards used the Butterfly Bouquet cling stamp. I love using Vellum Cardstock over patterned paper, especially when a bit of pattern shows past the Vellum. These butterflies — stamped just once in VersaMark, then … Continue reading

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