Category Archives: Technique

Saying Hey: Dotted Circles

Posted on Thursday, June 6, 2024 by Debra Burgin

When I received my 2024-2025 Annual Catalog pre-order in early April, I was most excited about the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder. But before I could start playing, I had classes and camps and other things to work on. However, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Classics: Happy Happy Happy

Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Having a friend with a birthday around Christmas, I was determined to use the Christmas Classics set in a decidedly non-Christmas way for her card! (This is my second card from the Stamp Review Crew blog hop earlier this week, featuring … Continue reading →

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Foursquare Decorative Masks: Happy Birthday Ombré

Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Over the weekend we moved from “back to school” to “autumn” in our home décor. I love collecting vintage seasonal items, like books and china, that we display on tables and mantels. However, I really don’t like to rush the … Continue reading →

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Petal Park meets Artistic Masks

Posted on Monday, August 7, 2023 by Debra Burgin

I had such fun at last weekend’s Marvelous Masks classes! This was the last card we made — or, rather, the last sample we made. Because of the drying time required for the tinted Embossing Paste, participants completed this card … Continue reading →

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Bird’s Eye View: Ombre

Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 by Debra Burgin

A Stampin’ Up! Facebook post for Technique Tuesday the other day caused me to drop what I was doing and start playing! Irina Held, a current Artisan Design Team Member, wrote a tutorial she called “Create Custom Stickers.” As I … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Branches: Sending an Abundance of …

Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by Debra Burgin

When there is a new bundle that offers elements spanning the seasons, I’m usually all in! Seasonal Branches has not disappointed me, although I did have to adjust my design for this May camp card because my first attempt was … Continue reading →

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Cheerful Daisies: Your Friendship Means Everything

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Debra Burgin

Before I submitted my last Stampin’ Up! order, I decided to check the Online Exclusives group of products to see if the Basics 3D Embossing Folders Set was available again. My timing was perfect! There are three folders in the … Continue reading →

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Cheerful Daisies: Oops-a-Daisy

Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by Debra Burgin

My first card from this week’s Stamp Review Crew blog hop is my salute to spring, even though the colors look a bit autumnal IRL. I used the Cane Weave background to give the feel of a garden trellis. As … Continue reading →

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Artistic Mix Decorative Masks: Biggest Wish

Posted on Monday, March 27, 2023 by Debra Burgin

In my Marvelous Masks class last year, we created a card using a pretty simple technique: daubing VersaMark ink through a mask and embossing the panel with clear powder. Here’s what that card looked like, using a retired Decorative Masks … Continue reading →

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Artistic Mix Decorative Masks: Love for You

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2023 by Debra Burgin

I need to begin this post by saying that this card is so much more lively and fun than it appears here! We have had so many gloomy days, and my little photo area downstairs simply can’t capture colors accurately. … Continue reading →

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