Monthly Archives: February 2017

Nine Stamp Room Essentials, part 2

Posted on February 28, 2017 by buffycooper

Nine Stamp Room Essentials, part 2 Yesterday I listed the top three essentials for stampers. My top three picks are Stamps, Ink, and Paper (SIP). You can learn about the different types of Stampin’ Up! stamps, the different kinds of … Continue reading →

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Nine Stamp Room Essentials, part 1

Posted on February 27, 2017 by buffycooper

Nine Stamp Room Essentials, part 1 New stampers often ask, “What are the first things I need to buy in order to start stamping?” Let’s face it, the more advanced stamper can have thousands of dollars in product and supplies, especially if … Continue reading →

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Stacks & Splits – Fun Card Designs

Posted on February 26, 2017 by buffycooper

Stacks & Splits – Fun Card Designs Creating a card with a unique design or focal point isn’t always an easy task, but that’s where this tutorial comes to your rescue!  All six of the cards feature a simple layout, … Continue reading →

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Party Animal Stamp-Off

Posted on February 24, 2017 by buffycooper

Party Animal Stamp-Off It’s another Stamp-Off Friday challenge with Jackie, Susan, and me! This one is a theme challenge from Susan – Party Animal. (Party Animal is the theme, not necessarily Susan.) I pulled out a fun bundle from the Stampin’ … Continue reading →

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Sparkly Love

Posted on February 23, 2017 by buffycooper

Sparkly Love Several weeks ago, Stampin’ Up! CEO Sara Douglass posted a video on her facebook page showing a watercolor wash technique. It’s super simple and very fun. I think I’m addicted, because I’m using it for today’s and tomorrow’s … Continue reading →

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Penned & Painted Sympathy

Posted on February 22, 2017 by buffycooper

Penned & Painted Sympathy I’ve been on Grandma duty the past two days – and it’s been such a fun time! Whoever coined the phrase “Terrible Twos” never met Miss Amelia. She is such an amazingly smart and funny girl. … Continue reading →

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Cool Treats Explosion Scrapbook Box

Posted on February 21, 2017 by buffycooper

Cool Treats Explosion Scrapbook Box Is it a gift box or a scrapbook? It’s both because it’s an Explosion Scrapbook Box using the Cool Treats Suite from the 2017 Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog. Keep the lid on it and it … Continue reading →

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Dance Like No One’s Watching

Posted on February 20, 2017 by buffycooper

Dance Like No One’s Watching Today, I’m taking a break from the stamping stuff. I was going to post a video about one of our amazing new products, the Window Box Thinlits Dies, but I got distracted. I’ll post it … Continue reading →

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Stamp-Off Color Challenge

Posted on February 17, 2017 by buffycooper

Stamp-Off Color Challenge It’s FRIDAY – and it’s time for another Stamp-Off with Jackie, Susan, and me. Susan and Jackie always inspire me. Their cards are always beautiful. This time, we had a color challenge. How fun are these colors? … Continue reading →

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Lift Me Up Card Set

Posted on February 16, 2017 by buffycooper

Lift Me Up Card Set If you’re ready for this winter to be over, then you’ll love this card set! The cards and bag have hot-air balloons all over them. This card set features the Lift Me Up Bundle and … Continue reading →

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