Happy Valentine's Day! I saw a pretty felt heart garland on Pinterest and wanted to make one, too. The instructions said to cut hearts out using a scissors, but I really didn't want to hand-cut dozens of hearts out of felt. Oh, my aching hand! So I tried an experiment [...] Read more »
How to Make Paper Flowers
Have you ever wanted to make some pretty paper flowers? Here's one technique- If you'd like to see a larger picture of these flowers and instructions you can find them HERE. It's basically; 1) Punch or die cut several flowers in any color desired. 2) Pierce a hole in [...] Read more »
Using the Petite Purse die with Designer Series Paper
Whew! I took more pictures than I originally planned, but I think you'll agree that this will prevent you from making mistakes with your pretty Designer Series Paper. Today I'm showing a Petite Purse that was made using DSP that has a random pattern. There will be another tutorial showing [...] Read more »
Awesome new die – Petite Purse!!!
This is the cutest die ever! Available April 1 – The Petite Purse Bigz L die and it's one of those "must have" supplies! Think birthday parties, wedding table favors, baby shower favors and on and on! Depending on your choice of card stock colors, Designer Series Paper patterns, [...] Read more »
Birthday Card Pop-Up!
Remember yesterday's birthday card? I promised to show you a pop-up gift box to put inside. When you open the card we made yesterday, this gift box pops up! Who wouldn't be surprised and impressed when you give them a card like this? It's great for any gift giving occasion! [...] Read more »
Turkey Place Card Punch Art
Here's a fun idea to put on your Thanksgiving table. Put a turkey mint on everyone's plate! Here's how to build him: Tail:*Soft Suede 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (cut off 3 scallops)*Poppy Parade 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch*Pumpkin Pie 1-3/8" Circle Punch Body: *Chocolate Chip 1-3/8" Circle Punch*Chocolate Chip 3/4" Circle [...] Read more »
Mmmmmmmm! Stamped Cookies!
The Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a wonderful, fun, new product from Stampin' Up! This product is GREAT for the non-crafter and crafter, alike – not to mention kids! These are so much fun and easy to use. Just lightly press down on your cookie, following the directions provided with [...] Read more »
Halloween Candy Sleeve Treats!
Here's something fun to make for those cute little Trick or Treaters you love the most. A sleeve of candy topped with Halloween Punch Art! The ghost is a Whisper White upside down owl (Owl Builder Punch) with the feet snipped off. It's glued onto a Basic Black [...] Read more »
O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Decoration
I was very sad when I saw the O Christmas Tree Pop-Up die on the Last Chance list. I really love this tree. It was designed to be a pop-up element inside a card, but it makes a great table setting, too. Imagine using these as place card holders next [...] Read more »
Blossom Petals Punch and Bunny Money
Did you know that you can make an adorable bunny using the Blossom Petals Punch? And I have just the right Easter Treat to put him on – Russell Stover Bunny Money! I'm very happy with the results and I hope you try it! Because I wanted to make a snug [...] Read more »
Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper meets Tiny Tags
Here's another adorable little Easter Basket idea. This one uses Sweet Stitches DSP and the Tiny Tags stamp set and the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch. These were made as shown in the video, but I used different paper and stamps. Another thing I did differently was to pierce a [...] Read more »
So Cute & Springtime Vintage Treat Pouch!
Here's another fun project using the bunny from the So Cute stamp set. I think this little bunny with the ribbon around his (or her) neck is so adorable. I wonder how many other projects I can think of to use him (or her) for! Alternately, you could put some [...] Read more »
Petal Card Punch Mini Easter Baskets!
Easter is just around the corner! Can't you just see good 'ol Peter Cottontail hoppin' round the bunny trail? Let's make some mini Easter Baskets using the Petal Card Punch to get ready for him! These mini baskets are so adorable! Don't you just want to make lots [...] Read more »