Monthly Archives: July 2014

Grungy Thanks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by buffycooper

This was a fun – and very quick – card!  I used Gorgeous Grunge and Hip Notes, added some Retro Fresh Washi Tape and gold sequins and that’s it.  (Disclaimer – the Coastal Cabana washi with the arrows is from the … Continue reading →

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Tax Free Weekend & Half Price Pumpkin

Posted on July 30, 2014 by buffycooper

My Paper Pumpkin is available to new subscribers at a 50% discount!  Hurry, though, because you have to sign up before September 10. My Paper Pumpkin is a craft kit delivered right to your mailbox each month.  Everything you need … Continue reading →

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Ombre Vases

Posted on July 30, 2014 by buffycooper

The “ombre” look is very easy to create with the Stampin’ Up! Blendabilities!  “Ombre” is very “in” right now, in fashion, home decor and crafting.  It’s when color blends from dark to light – as in the vases on my card … Continue reading →

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Floral Tote Bag and Card

Posted on July 29, 2014 by buffycooper

Need a beautiful way to present a special gift to someone awesome? Use this fun flower decked tote bag to hold your gifts and complete the set with the matching card. The finished tote is 9” long, 3” wide, and … Continue reading →

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Sweetbriar Rose

Posted on July 28, 2014 by buffycooper

Sweetbriar Rose is a new single stamp in the Stampin’ Up! annual catalog.  I stamped it on Whisper White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored with Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Blendabilities.  The card itself … Continue reading →

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New Home Congrats

Posted on July 27, 2014 by buffycooper

My dearest husband is a local real estate broker, and whenever his clients close on a new house, he gives them gift cards.  Sometimes it’s a card for a home improvement store or a card to a local restaurant.  If it’s someone with children, … Continue reading →

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Summer Party Banner

Posted on July 26, 2014 by buffycooper

This banner and matching card set is great for any summer party. Perfectly fun and bright, it will bring smiles and festivity to any gathering. Use the project instructions and change up the colors for any party theme, birthdays, showers … Continue reading →

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Coastal Cabana Wetlands

Posted on July 25, 2014 by buffycooper

Sadly, the colors in this photo aren’t really great, but I thought this was a fun card. I used a Pool Party stamp pad to make the frame for the birds from the Welands set.  Then (and it’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Secret Gift Box and Card

Posted on July 24, 2014 by buffycooper

Make this gift box with secret boxes inside to anyone for any occasions, a birthday or a wedding. It can hold embellishments, jewelry, and/or candy. It also looks great on a desk holding office supplies. It is very easy to … Continue reading →

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Baby Shower Invitations

Posted on July 24, 2014 by buffycooper

I’m so excited about the upcoming baby shower!  I found adorable napkins, cups and plates that had the same basic design as the Stampin’ Up! stamps and framelits in the Something for Baby set and Baby’s First framelits bundle. I … Continue reading →

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