blending
Ink Blending with Scraps Again
That’s right, I’m ink blending with scraps again. I can’t help it! This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit, “Hearts for You” (January 2025) has perfect leftover
January 27, 2025
Steve's Blog
airplane
Combine Stamp Sets for a Different Kind of Valentines Card
See how much fun you can have when you combine stamp sets to create a different kind of Valentine. I love the new Valentine stamp
January 9, 2025
Christmas
Favorite Holiday Movies on Christmas Cards
As a card maker, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my favorite holiday movies than with the “Tune In” stamp set and dies from Stampin’ Up!
December 16, 2024
distress
Paper Pumpkin Alternates – Use Envelopes in Your Designs
Making Paper Pumpkin alternates is my favorite part of this monthly crafting kit from Stampin’ Up! The envelopes can become beautiful cards.
August 10, 2024
card sets
See Both Sides of Patterned Paper with This Card Design
See both sides of your double-sided patterned paper with this fun and super easy card design. Stop being forced to choose. You’re not Sophie.
July 6, 2024
alternates
Where I Get My Card Ideas – 2024 Paper Pumpkin Gallery
People sometimes ask me where I get my card ideas, how I think up the designs. I get my best ideas from the same place most of us do.
June 2, 2024
birthday
Emboss the Lines in a Stamped Image
I replaced the lines in my stamped flowers with gold embossing and, wow, I love the result.
May 20, 2024
butterfly
Get Darker Lines with Outline Stamps
I forgot all about this trick to get nice crisp, dark lines when using outline stamps. The technique is super easy and the difference is striking.
May 12, 2024
2024-2026 In Colors
2024-2026 In Colors Are Here!
See the new 2024-2026 In Colors from Stampin’ Up! and the first set of cards I made with them.
May 1, 2024
