Monthly Archives: March 2016

Splattered Rainbow Birthday

Posted on March 31, 2016 by buffycooper

In the 2015-16 Stampin’ Up! Catalog, there are several stamp sets that coordinate with card kits. You’ll easily know which sets they are, because they’re named for the kit – Tin of Cards Stamp Set, Cottage Greetings Stamp Set, Sweet … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Occasions Mini Catalog | Tagged Balloon Celebration, birthday cards, card making Winchester VA, paper crafts, Party Pants, Perpetual Birthday Calendar, Rubber Stamping, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA | Leave a comment

Wire Flower Sculpture Gift Set

Posted on March 30, 2016 by buffycooper

If you are like most of us, you have a lot of beautiful paper stashed away for a time when you are inspired. This project will provide you with all the inspiration you need! Just get out some packing tape, … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-D and other projects, Craft Project Central | Tagged card making Winchester VA, Craft Project Central, DIY gifts, English Garden Designer Series Paper, gift ideas, paper crafts, Rubber Stamping, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA | Leave a comment

Those *#&% Apple Blossoms

Posted on March 29, 2016 by buffycooper

A year or so ago, I posted about picking up six ginormous foam board apple blossoms we use as decorations for our annual Apple Blossom Festival Ladies’ Luncheon. For the past three years, I’m the one who has had to drag them back … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasions Mini Catalog, Uncategorized | Tagged Apple Blossoms, Botanical Builder Framelits Dies, card making Winchester VA, English Garden Designer Series Paper, paper crafts, Rubber Stamping, Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Ladies' Luncheon, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA | 6 Comments

Call Me Irresistible

Posted on March 28, 2016 by buffycooper

I just can’t resist a good resist technique. I’ve always loved them – waxed paper resist, crayon resist, emboss resist, rubber cement resist…the list can go on and on. It’s like magic, I think. You have a white canvas, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Sale-a-bration | Tagged Botanicals for You, card making Winchester VA, Emboss Resist, paper crafts, Resist techniques, Rubber Stamping, Sale-a-bration, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, techniques | 6 Comments

Gift Card Envelopes…with Glimmer

Posted on March 27, 2016 by buffycooper

Spring and summer are on the way, and that often means lots of gift and gift card giving occasions. This project features the B.Y.O.P. Stamp Set and the Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits to create envelopes for five gift … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-D and other projects, Craft Project Central | Tagged B.Y.O.P., card making Winchester VA, Craft Project Central, Gift Card Envelopes, gift ideas, paper crafts, Rubber Stamping, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA | Leave a comment

Stamp Off Color Challenge

Posted on March 25, 2016 by buffycooper

It’s time for another “Stamp Off” Challenge with Friends! This one is a color challenge, and I LOVE the colors! How fun and springy is that? If you read my “So Faux” post, that’s what I planned for the challenge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cards | Tagged A Whole Lot of Lovely, card challenges, card making Winchester VA, color challenge, paper crafts, Rubber Stamping, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, Stampin' Write Markers | 6 Comments

Tea-riffic Treats

Posted on March 24, 2016 by buffycooper

The projects in this tutorial are simple enough for new stampers, and the treats themselves will make anyone feel “tea-riffic”! Whether you need just a pretty card (adorned with charms, of course) or an ensemble of treats, this might be … Continue reading →

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So Faux!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by buffycooper

This card was supposed to be for a color challenge. However, as always, I relied on my memory (bad idea) and I used the wrong neutral for the challenge. So – here’s a So Faux for you. Why is it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Beautiful Bunch, card making Winchester VA, Faux Batik, Faux Rubber Cement Resist, Mother's Day, paper crafts, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, Teeny Tiny Wishes | 3 Comments

Paper Pumpkin Is Playing Hobbit

Posted on March 22, 2016 by buffycooper

This month is the 3rd anniversary of Stampin’ Up!’s Paper Pumpkin subscription program. I can’t believe it’s been that long. And they shipped the one millionth box in March as well. To celebrate the anniversary, they’re doing a “hobbit thing.” … Continue reading →

Posted in My Paper Pumpkin | Tagged card making Winchester VA, Discounted kits, free stamps, paper crafts, Paper Pumpkin, Rubber Stamping, Sale-a-bration, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA | Leave a comment

All-Occasion Balloon Celebration Party Decor

Posted on March 21, 2016 by buffycooper

Balloons are the perfect, and most versatile type of Party Décor! Make this set in Pool Party to work for any Birthday Party, Shower or any type of Celebration! Or change up the colors to suit the occasion you need … Continue reading →