When I created a long envelope to go with my 3" x 6" card I came across a very small problem and so thought I'd share my tips for getting around it. The Envelope Punch Board has the measurements for creating a matching 3" x 6" envelope - this bit is no problem - but...
The Autumn/Winter catalogue contains a whopping 18 photopolymer stamp sets (many of them available in bundles with matching framelits or punches). Here then are the pros and cons of using photopolymer stamps, along with a few tips for getting the most from them. Pros...
Have you spotted these little squares dotted throughout the catalogue? They're called QR codes and they let you open up how-to videos from Stampin' Up! - relevant to where you see them on a page. The one here, under the Dress Up your Packages title, takes you to a...
One of the fabulous new products in our 2014-15 Catalogue are the sets of Blendabilities markers. These alcohol-based marker sets come in a 3-pack of light, medium and dark shades (of the same colour). In addition, there's a 6-pack skin tone assortment and a Color...
It happens to us all at some time or other. You just catch the edge of the rubber stamp with your ink pad, it transfers to your stamped image and has the potential to spoil your card. You can see in the stamped image below that I caught the edge of the large flower...
Stampin' Up! has a great range of embossing powders (EP) but sometimes you just want something a little different - that's the time to mix your own! In an empty container (I keep and re-use my empty EP and Dazzling Diamond pots), simply add together a small amount of...
We have another new product for you today. This envelope punch board (133774): creates totally customisable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes; is small and lightweight; is extremely easy to use; includes a scoring tool and a corner rounder punch costs just £17.95...
Our new thinlit card dies make very quick and easy flip cards. There are two styles, a circle (133480 - pictured right) and a label (133479 - pictured in the tips below). I've got a few tips to share with you for how to get the most from these thinlits but first,...
Here's another quick tip (or two or three) discovered while making the washi tape rosette card. The Paper Doily Sizzlit (125592) is absolutely gorgeous but it does take a bit of work, poking out all the cut outs. Tip - depending on the calibration of your die cutting...