The watercolor effect on this card was created using Stampin’ Up! Clear-Mount Blocks and Stampin’ Write Markers.  I used the Secret Garden stamp set – one of my fav’s that is retiring but is available through June 1st while supplies last.  See the video below for this technique’s “how to”.   Get your Picasso on…

I created this card for a sketch challenge.  It started with an idea in my head and many tweaks later this is the result!  The card is  4-1/4 x 4-1/4 inch square made with Whisper White card stock and the Fancy Foil Designer Vellum from the Occasions Catalog.  To make it extra fancy I embossed…

Fabulous! Today’s Fabulous card is made with three Fabulous new In-Colors and a Fabulous new stamp set from the 2014/2015 Stampin’ Up! Catalog!  The 2014/2016 In-Color card stock and inks were among a selection of preview items Demonstrators were able to order before the catalog goes live on June 2nd.  I’m just crazy over them!…

  The theme for May’s Seasonal Style Class was masculine cards.  We made three cards and a gift bag.  I’m particularly fond of this card that I cased from another Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Sarah.  It uses one of my favorite stamp sets – Lovely As a Tree.  I like the texture from the embossed card…

The renovation is over and I’m finally back in my craft studio and wanted to share a few “after” photos.  (View “before” photos HERE.)  I spent Mother’s Day weekend moving my stuff back in.   It’s so much fun having everything neat and tidy and organized!  Wonder how long it will last?  I’m an “Oscar” when…