Bokeh Card: Stampin' Up! The Open Sea

I've seen various versions of this technique and for a while I didn't even know it had a name.  I was calling it my "dauber card" since I used daubers to create this effect.  I used Night of Navy, Pool Party, Smoky Slate and I stamped off on some of them for a lighter effect.

Paint Chip Inspiration #7: Sympathy Card

This paint chip inspiration card was made by my guest stamper, Lilly Ruiz.  I love the simplicity and elegance of this card.  I guess my obsession with paint chips these days has rubbed off on my friends.

Stampin' Up! Easter Inspiration from the Archives...

I pulled out a few Easter projects from many years ago...  these ideas are still relevant and a good source of inspiration for my new Easter projects.

Used chipboard coasters to make this Accordion Photo display

This little candy pouch was made with a regular sized envelope.  Seal the envelope and cut out the corners to make a handle.

Full size Hershey candy bar

Stand Up Frame Card

This is an interesting card.  I'm calling it a Stand Up Frame Card because you mail it flat but you can stand it up and put a photo where the white paper is.

Friday Favorite: Trifold Card

Today I am posting an old favorite.  I remember when these Tri-Fold Cards were all the rage.  This project with this pretty Designer Series Paper reminds me of spring.

  

Throwback Thursday: Gift Tags & Pouch

This is a throwback project I made a few years ago for a Shoebox Swap.  I think it's pretty neat how it close with a flap into the slit made with the Stampin' Up! Window Punch.

Inside plastic pouch is made with a Stampin' Up! Clear Envelope.  I cut off the top where the flap is and the I adhered to the back and the tags sit nicely inside.

The background is stamped in the same color as the card stock (think it's Marina Mist) and then I traced with a white gel pen.

Blendabilities Discontinued

Stampin' Blendabilities Markers Update

There has been quality issues with the Stampin' Blendabilities Marker line. Due to the nature of the defect, Stampin' Up! has concluded that difficulties, dissatisfaction, and product returns will only become more widespread. The manufacturer is unable to correct the problem in a manner that Stampin' Up! is certain would meet our high quality standards and provide us with a stable, long-term solution. Therefore, after a great deal of deliberation and in order to prevent further disappointment, the Blendabilities product line has been discontinued. 

Blendabilities Q & A

Q: Will the Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Pad Refill (item #133456) still be available for purchase?
A: Yes. These items will continue to be available for purchase.  (The Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad is my personally my favorite go-to black ink.)

Q: What are the quality problems with this product?
A: When the tip is welded to the barrel, the welding process can leave microscopic (invisible) holes in the marker tip. This leads to accelerated evaporation of the alcohol in the ink.

Q: Are all Blendabilities markers defective?
A: No. Most Blendabilities markers work as intended.  For me, I've only experience a couple of markers drying out, and a few customers have experienced that as well.    

Q: What if I have Blendabilities markers that are defective?  
A: If you ordered them with me, please email me and I will take care of you!