Category Archives: Techniques

Irresistible Seaside Bay

Posted on March 17, 2023 by buffycooper

Irresistible Seaside Bay I was looking at some of my designer series paper (DSP) today, and I realized how well the By the Bay DSP and the new Hello, Irresistible DSP (online exclusive release) coordinated. I used both sets of … Continue reading →

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Stamp Off! Technique

Posted on May 28, 2021 by buffycooper

Stamp Off! Technique Welcome to a new Stamp Off! Challenge with Jackie, Susan, and me. This week, our challenge is to present a new technique. This isn’t a new technique, but it’s a technique with a new product. I was … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Watercooler Challenge Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2015 by buffycooper

It’s time for another Watercooler Challenge – and this one’s a good one! Ok – they’re all good. I’m having so much fun with these challenges! This one is an “Iris Fold” Challenge. I had to look up the directions for this … Continue reading →

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Three Kits in One

Posted on September 14, 2013 by buffycooper

I decided to break open my stamping supplies today.  That didn’t take long; I only brought three kits, some adhesive and scissors.  Seriously – that’s it.  I wanted to see how much I could create with limited supplies. This card … Continue reading →

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Shimmer and Dazzle

Posted on October 14, 2012 by buffycooper

I knew you could color the lighter colored glimmer paper from Stampin’ Up!, but I hadn’t tried it yet.  So when the November/December issue of Stampin’ Success arrived with ideas to try, I decided to give it a whirl.  Both … Continue reading →

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Watercolor Smash

Posted on September 6, 2012 by buffycooper

Here’s the “Watercolor Smash” technique I tempted you with in this post.  It’s really easy and fun, and makes lovely backgrounds.  They’re all “one of a kind,” too! Here’s how I did it.  With classic ink pads, add ink to … Continue reading →

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Stampin’ Spritzers

Posted on June 20, 2012 by buffycooper

I am loving the new Stampin’ Spritzers in the annual Stampin’ Up! catalog.  They’re a great size, and you can add classic refills to any liquid to create your own spritzer.  I used about 20 drops of refill, then filled … Continue reading →

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You Just Never Know

Posted on June 2, 2012 by buffycooper

This month… Extra $50 in Hostess Dollars in June & July  Demonstrator Starter Kit with Patio Party Suite for $99 in June I love working with bleach, partly because you can never be 100% positive how things will turn out. … Continue reading →

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A Little Vintage “Faux” You

Posted on April 30, 2012 by buffycooper

This was a technique on splitcoaststampers.com recently, and I thought it would be fun for technique class Thursday.  It’s called “Faux Patina.”  (And for those of your who play Words with Friends or another online Scrabble game, “Faux” would be … Continue reading →

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