Have you ever wondered what to do with older catalogs? Do you just throw them out? I used to...but no more!  There is so much inspiration to be had from them that it would be unwise not to capitalize on it.   During my Facebook Live, I took the opportunity to share how I drew inspiration from the retired Annual Catalog.   Measurements: Base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" Cardstock (same color): 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (punch or die cut) Basic White: 3" x 3"; 4" x 5 1/4", scrap for sentiment Happy Stampin'.  While you are on my YouTube channel, don't forget to subscribe, Like and share the video(s) with your crafty friends. Don't forget to add the BINGO event to your calendar.

It's that time again...time for another Roll of t he Die.  This month, we have a new demonstrator, Karen Finley, joining us and I'm excited to share her talents with you. Karen lives in Arlington, TX. As a reminder, the elements the die rolled that we had to incorporate into our projects were: Thanks, Dry Emboss, Brights, Fancy Fold and we had to incorporate foil or DSP. So, where to begin...Colors. The Stampin' Up! Brights collection includes Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, and Poppy Parade. Now...which of these do I choose...hmmm...my wheelhouse is in the regals and neutrals so this one is a little challenging for me.  Next, which fancy fold do I want to showcase and how does it fit in with the other element...oh, and BTW, we only have 30 minutes to present our projects. I chose to demonstrate a collar fold card. Easy peasy lemon squeezy... Measurements: Base (Daffodil Delight): 8 1/2" x 5

I know I say this all the time, but maaaannnn, these dies be kicking my you know what, but I do so appreciate that they challenge me to get out of my comfort zone.  This time it's slimline cards...I just don't normally do them, but here goes... As a reminder, the elements the die rolled that we had to incorporate into our projects were: Congratulations, Embellish, Emboss, Regals, and it had to be a slimline card. I chose to cheat a little (not really) and make a mini slimline card. Measurements for the card: Cardbase: 7" x 6" scored at 3 1/2" on the long side Mat: 3 3/8" x 5 7/8" Image panel: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4" Envelope: DSP 8" x 8" scored on 1 side: 3/4" and 1" and on the other side at 2 1/4" and 6" Click on the video to see how I made these cards.  Skip to 39:25 to start where I begin. Product List 157719 $52.00 153824 $52.00 147087 $8.00 147084 $8.00 14708

Simple stamping can mean so much to many different people. To some it can mean only a one-layer card; to others, it can mean only using Stamps, ink, and paper; yet still, to others, it can mean ensuring your card/project has lots of "white space".  This month, the Stamping with Friends Blog hop crew explores what simple stamping means to each of us.   Hello, everyone, welcome to November,  and thank you for joining us!   If you are new to my blog, Stamping with Friends is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from all over the world who share our love of card-making through monthly blog hops with various themes. If you are following the hop, then you'll have just popped over from  Diane Evans (Canada) Stamping with Diane's blog.  I hope you took a minute to leave a comment for her as I'm sure she'll appreciate it just as much as I will. If you are starting the hop with me, thank you so much and I hope you enjoy what I and the other hoppers have prepared fo