Monthly Archives: August 2012

Smashed Watercolor Winter

Posted on August 31, 2012 by buffycooper

We had a great time at the craft day today.  I worked on a few ideas for next month’s technique class, clubs and parties.  This technique I call “Watercolor Smash.”  I have absolutely no idea what the real term is, … Continue reading →

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More MDS 2 Tricks

Posted on August 30, 2012 by buffycooper

Here are a few more tricks for using My Digital Studio 2 from Stampin’ Up!®.  It’s so easy to work with different layers.  Watch this quick video to see how.  And then download the trial version of MDS 2, so … Continue reading →

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Birthday Vellum

Posted on August 29, 2012 by buffycooper

I saw a card on Pinterest the other day that used embossed vellum.  It was so pretty, and such a great idea – but I can’t find it now to give credit.  Here’s my take on the idea. I used … Continue reading →

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Serene Silhouettes

Posted on August 28, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s another sketch challenge for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.   Several demonstrators take turns presenting one each week on our demo forum, Stampin’ Connection.  This one really gave me a tough time.  Fortunately, my Rachel came by tonight and gave me a … Continue reading →

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With Love and Everything Eleanor

Posted on August 27, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s another card buffet option from last week.  The original used the Ornament Keepsakes set from the Stampin’ Up® Holiday catalog, but I wanted options in case anyone wanted all-occasion cards instead of Christmas.  So I created one that used … Continue reading →

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Take Three

Posted on August 25, 2012 by buffycooper

Today’s Card Buffet was so much fun!  I think everyone had a good time.  I love creating with friends, and helping them learn new techniques and tricks. I was getting ready to pack up after everyone left, and then I … Continue reading →

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Lovely as a Tree

Posted on August 24, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s the final option for the Card Buffet.  This uses the oldest stamp set I own – Lovely as a Tree.  I think this set was in the catalog when I became a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator 9 years ago!  It … Continue reading →

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Card Buffet Option 5!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by buffycooper

I was cutting paper last night and decided I needed another option or two for the card buffet on Saturday.   I love the Beautiful Season stamp set in the Stampin’ Up® annual catalog.  Sometimes the sets in the annual catalog … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by buffycooper

…and boy, do I feel silly!  The “mystery musical swap” from yesterday has been identified.  It wasn’t a Stampin’ Up!® convention swap; it was a card from my good friend Darrah Hopper.  Most of us don’t write in cards we … Continue reading →

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Musical Swap

Posted on August 21, 2012 by buffycooper

This is one of my favorite swaps from Stampin’ Up!® Convention 2012, and it uses one of my favorite stamp sets – Nature’s Pace.  And I love the colors, too.  It reminds me of Dotted Swiss material with the eyelet … Continue reading →

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