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Friday, February 19, 2016

PIN IT FRIDAY FAVS:
My New MISTI and the
Very Best of Pinterest Pins

I just received one of the best paper crafting tools on the planet: The MISTI! I resisted getting one for the longest time...and now I have the latest greatest version with the laser cut top! I spent a great deal of time making a bunch of cards this past weekend, and without the MISTI, I would have had to throw away at least 1/4 of them...so I was ELATED that I now have this tool! Here are my first cards with it:



...and here is the Pinterest pin that inspired my cards:

Today I'm sharing a sneak peek at an upcoming stamp set from the 2016 Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration brochure.  I used the Flowering Fields stamp set to create my card for the Sunday Stamps SSC115 col...:
Original Pin HERE

These cards use two new sets by Stampin' Up called Flowering Fields and Endless Thanks. Here are more pins using these two sets:

Flowering Fields Sale-a-Bration 2016:
Original Pin HERE

Flowering Fields Sale-a-Bration 2016 Stampin' Up!:
Original Pin HERE

Stampin' Up! | Global Design Project - Colour Challenge | By Louise Sharp:
Original Pin HERE

Original Pin HERE

Original Pin HERE

Endless variety with Endless Thanks - Stampin' Up artisan blog hop:
Original Pin HERE

Sketch Challenge using Endless Thanks from Stampin' Up! - Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Michelle Last:
Original Pin HERE

Endless Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!:
Original Pin HERE

Build an endless array of thankful messages with the new, Endless Thanks!:
Original Pin HERE

Stamps: Endless Thanks Paper: Whisper White Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Island Indigo, Delightful Dijon Accessories: Bohemian Designer Washi Tape, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Project Life:
Original Pin HERE

Original Pin HERE

Trinity Designs: Endless Thanks Cards
Original Pin HERE

MISTI Website and Video Tutorials:

http://www.mysweetpetunia.com/
and
http://www.mysweetpetunia.com/articles.asp?id=253

PLUS...
Check out more MISTI techniques on YouTube.
Here's one to make backgrounds with
some clever MISTI technique tips
(including how to prevent the
MISTI top from cracking):

Friday, February 5, 2016

PIN IT FRIDAY FAVS:
Happy Heart Day and the
Very Best of Pinterest Pins

I put my HOM MADE valentines into the mail this week and here are some of my favs:


Inside


Lower Border from Martha Stewart
Top Heart Die from SU: Bloomin' Heart Thinlet
Sentiment from SU: Bloomin' Love

Inside




Sentiment and Flowers:
Valentine Defined from SU

...and here are some of the very best 
Happy Heart Day pins
that inspired me:

Stampin' Up! Bloomin' Love Bundle - It's a WOW - with the How To Video, Gorgeous Valentines, Clean and Simple, DIY Greeting Cards, Kay Kalthoff, #stampingtoshare:
Original Pin HERE

The Craft Spa - Stampin' Up! UK independent demonstrator : Have a heart... a Bloomin' Heart...:
Original Pin HERE

Love these Vday card pins, too:

handmade Valentine card showcased on stampwithbrian.com .... by Jen Lane ... pink and red with a spot of white ... pretty card ... nice design layout ... Stampin' Up!:
Original Pin HERE

Love Blossoms With The Bloomin' Heart Thinlit Die. What a stunnung card!:
Original Pin HERE

CAS115 ECG by Biggan - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers:
Original Pin HERE

Pink Paint Chip Card:
Original Pin HERE

...and this easy explosion inside insert
will surely make a special someone smile
for Valentine's Day or any occasion:

Just in time for Valentines Day, a super easy card to make and give! It explodes with love!...:
Original Pin HERE