Monthly Archives: April 2016

#imbringingbirthdaysback Fancy Fold Cards & Treat Box

Posted on April 30, 2016 by buffycooper

Do you want to join Stampin’ Up!’s #imbringingbirthdaysback movement by sending more birthday cards? This project ensemble will help you get started! Included in this tutorial are two, fancy fold birthday cards and one balloon treat box. The projects feature … Continue reading →

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Shake it Up!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by buffycooper

It’s another Stamp Off Friday! This week is a shaker card challenge. I have to say, I don’t do well with shaker cards. I just – don’t. So – since Jackie and Susan both decided to skip the vellum last week, … Continue reading →

Posted in shaker cards | Tagged paper crafts, Pictogram Punches, Rubber Stamping, shaker cards, sneak peeks, Stamp Off Friday, Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, stars | 5 Comments

It’s That Time Again

Posted on April 28, 2016 by buffycooper

It’s Apple Blossom Time again! Steph is chairing the decorations committee this year, and I’m her co-chair. Her centerpiece designs are lovely! The theme of the event is “Unforgettable,” so we’re going to have a slide show with photos from previous luncheons playing … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Market Easel Gift Card Set

Posted on April 27, 2016 by buffycooper

It’s time for Spring and time for digging in the dirt in the garden! This Farmer’s Market Easel Card Gift Set is a wonderful way to share a gift from the garden with someone special. In this tutorial you will … Continue reading →

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Work of Art

Posted on April 26, 2016 by buffycooper

Oh, I hope you didn’t think I was showing you a card using the Work of Art set today. I love that set, but this is a totally new one in the 2016-17 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. The Painter’s Palette … Continue reading →

Posted in Sneak Peeks | Tagged 2016-17 Annual Catalog, card making Winchester VA, Painter's Palette, paper crafts, Rubber Stamping, sneak peeks, Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, Stampin' Up! In colors | 2 Comments

Hey, Cupcake!

Posted on April 25, 2016 by buffycooper

Every month, I have at least two card classes, one on Thursday and one on the next Saturday. I love getting together with my friends, and I get as much (or more) out of the classes than they do. One … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-D and other projects, Watercolor Wings | Tagged card making Winchester VA, friends, Occasions catalog, paper crafts, Rubber Stamping, spring centerpieces, Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, Watercolor Wings | 2 Comments

Star Scrapbook with Matching Card

Posted on April 24, 2016 by buffycooper

This star-shaped scrapbook is as much fun to use as it is to create! It is lovely to display when it is open and easy to store when closed. This version, created with the Sweet Li’l Thing Designer Series Paper … Continue reading →

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Sketch Challenge Friday!

Posted on April 22, 2016 by buffycooper

It’s time for another BS&J Stamp Off! This week, we have a fun sketch from Jackie. First off, yes, we all know how to spell “vellum.” It’s just been a really long week for all three of us. And, hey – … Continue reading →

Posted in Sneak Peeks | Tagged 2016-17 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog Sneak Peek, BS&J Productions, embossing, Marquee Messages, Stamp Off, Stampin' Up!, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, vellum | 5 Comments

Wacky Watercooler April Blog Hop

Posted on April 21, 2016 by buffycooper

It’s time for another Watercooler Blog Hop! This time, at least one of our projects will be a CASE of another member of the hop team. We’ll also share projects using the retiring In Colors. If you’re hopping in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasions Mini Catalog, Sneak Peeks | Tagged 2016-17 Annual Catalog, A Nice Cuppa, Big Shot, card making Winchester VA, CPC58, Happy Home, Painter's Palette, paper crafts, Rubber Stamping, Sizzix, stampin' up, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Winchester VA, Watercooler blog hop | 20 Comments

Quick & Easy Party Treat Mini Bags

Posted on April 21, 2016 by buffycooper

Have a birthday, baby shower or graduation party coming up soon? How about making these quick and easy mini bags for the perfect party treat? With the Gift Bag Punch Board and a little modification of the scoring, you can … Continue reading →