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Learn the Trick to Making Pop Art Cards That Really Pop!

I didn’t understand why my pop art images weren’t looking so hot. Then it hit me! This one trick was all I needed to make pop art cards that really pop!

June 28, 2023

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Rainbow Daisies with the Baby Wipe Technique

I wasn’t planning on making rainbow daisies when I began the Baby Wipe technique. But that’s exactly what I did. And just as Pride was starting!

June 3, 2023

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Hello, 2023-2025 In Colors!

Each year, to coincide with the release of their annual catalog, Stampin’ Up! introduces five new additions to their color collection. These new selections are called “In Colors.” This is my third year as a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator and the third time I’ve created a series of cards highlighting the five new In Colors.

May 2, 2023

A collage of a greeting card at various stages of completion.

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An Alternative to Coloring that is Stunning!

I used to hate coloring stamped images, so I would search for any alternative that would look just as nice. Although I love to color now, I still use this fun and easy technique because it produces results that are simply stunning.

March 21, 2023

Background

Use Masks to Make Extraordinary Backgrounds

Learn how to use masks (aka stencils) to make unique, extraordinary backgrounds for your cards and scrapbooks.

March 7, 2023

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It’s the Thickest Card I Ever Made! – A Paper Pumpkin Alternative

I’m not even sure it counts as a card anymore, to be honest. At more than 1/4 inch thick, I don’t believe it will fit

February 26, 2023

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Dainty Flowers Have Made Me Smile this Sale-A-Bration

Usually, the first thing I do when I see patterned paper with lots of flowers on it is flip it over and see what’s on the other side. But there is something about the new Dainty Flowers DSP (Designer Series Paper) … I just can’t stop using it. It’s like paper-crack.

January 17, 2023