One of the first suites of the new Stampin’ Up! annual catalogue is the Beauty of the Earth Suite and, as the name suggests, it is a beauty. Nature is all around us and this set reflects the trees with inspiring textured stamps, Designer Series Paper and dies. This card uses the two sides of one pattern. It is so easy to do and has a little technique I haven’t used in a long time. For these supplies or any other Stampin’ Up product, go to my online store.
Read MoreUntil next week (May 31) if you sign up to join my team of crafty friends, you can enjoy more FREE products. Join my crafting community: pick $206 of products for our January to June or Annual Catalog for only $135 + free business supplies + free shipping! For a limited time only.
Read MoreIt’s always fun to get a new set of dies especially as a bundle, where you save 10% at purchase, but also can match your images with a corresponding die. Over time, the dies accumulate and sometimes, you even forget about the dies that can be used with other stamp sets, for sentiments or frames, for example. Here is how I organize my dies, so I keep track of what I have and can maximize their use in all kinds of projects. For dies or any other Stampin’ Up! supplies, go to my online store.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you are not creative? Do you search Pinterest for ideas? An easy way to find ideas for cards is the Stampin’ Up! catalogue. The professional concept artists and designers prepare cards for each and every one of the stamp sets in the catalogue. This week, I chose to CASE (it stands for Copy And Share Everything) a card from page 71 using the Forever Fern Stamp Set. Copying is perfectly acceptable in the paper crafting community, you can change up colours, stamp sets, ornaments and make it your own. For any of these supplies, go to my online store.
Read MoreDo you struggle when you want to make a card but don’t know where to start. This week’s tip will show you a few resources that you can explore to find your inspiration and creativity.
Read Morewas thrilled to see that the Dragonfly Garden stamp set was returning in the Annual Catalog. This is a sweet set, full of possibilities for all occasions, masculine or feminine cards. With spring in the air, gardens are a welcome sight To purchase these or any Stampin’ Up! products, go to my online store.
Read MoreIf there is one common issue I have heard from stampers, it is making bows to decorate their cards. Here are a few tips to “cheat” on making your bows, and another on how to simply and consistently succeed in making a flat knot. To purchase any Stampin’ Up! products, go to my online store, or an easy bowmaker, contact me at suzanne@memiepapyrus.com
Read MoreMother’s Day is this weekend. If you haven’t made her card yet, this is a beautiful soft idea to make her day special. In this video, you will find a few tips on how to assemble the 4 part peony flower and it is easier than you may think. Follow along to create a prized peony for your garden. To purchase the supplies or any other Stampin’ Up! products, go to my online store..
Read MoreAll paper is not created equal. Stampin’ Up! paper and cardstock is high quality and has different weights for different uses. I recently purchased a Cricut cutter and needed to know the weight of each type of material, to adjust the pressure of my cutting blade. It prompted me to do a bit of research on our Stampin’ Up! paper. To purchase any of these products, go to my online store.
Read MoreThere are some cards that are just so funny and cute that, as soon as you see the stamp set, you know exactly who will be receiving your card. Way to goat is one of those sets. With its cute greetings, sense of humour and adorable goats, you can’t help but smile when you see them. To purchase the supplies for this card or any other Stampin’ Up! product, go to my online store.
Read MoreEvery year, the new Stampin’ Up! annual catalogue gives us 5 new colours to play with. Every single year, it never gets old… it’s like Christmas in the spring, discovering the colours, how they are used in new Designer Series Paper and the lovely new stamp sets as well. If you would like a new catalogue, let me know and I will be happy to mail one to you (or deliver in the Stittsville, ON area). To purchase these and any Stampin’ Up! products, go to my online store.
Read MoreEvery card is a surprise with this simple technique that gives amazing results. Use 99% rubbing alcohol and Stampin’ Blends to create a beautiful background for any project. To order these products or any other Stampin’ Up! product, go to my online store. If you like this video, subscribe to my channel.
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