DIY Plaid Backgrounds

May 31, 2018 // 1 Comment

Since I used some plaid patterned paper on my last card, I thought it would be fun today to show another card with a plaid background. In this case, however, I created the plaid myself using a diagonal stripe background... Continue reading →

Ardyth’s 1k YouTube Subscribers Video Hop

May 29, 2018 // 4 Comments

I so honored today to be participating in a very special blog hop. It’s celebrating my dear friend, Ardyth, reaching 1000 subscribers on YouTube. There are 20 participants in the video hop with lots of prizes up for grabs,... Continue reading →

Mel's Card Corner | Varied Vases - Bloom in Happiness

Varied Vases – Bloom with Happiness

May 25, 2018 // No Comments

For today’s card, I’m using the Varied Vases stamp set which will be debuting next week when the new 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up!® annual catalog launches. This stamp set was inspired by Stampin’ Up Demonstrator, Mary Fish, as part of her... Continue reading →

Wild & Wonderful Blog Hop – Day 3

May 24, 2018 // 38 Comments

Welcome to the final day of our big three-day blog hop celebrating the launch of the new Wild & Wonderful release from Catherine Pooler Designs. You should have arrived here from Nanette’s blog, but if not, don’t worry. I’ll have... Continue reading →

Mel's Card Corner | CPD Wild & Wonderful Release

Wild & Wonderful Release – More Rainbow Cards

May 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

I’m back again today with two more cards I created using products from the new Wild & Wonderful release which launched yesterday from Catherine Pooler Designs. I used more of the rainbow ink blended panel which I heat embossed with... Continue reading →

Catherine Pooler Designs – Wild & Wonderful Release

May 22, 2018 // 1 Comment

Today is launch day for the new Wild & Wonderful release from Catherine Pooler Designs. The Creative Team is kicking off a big three day blog hop today as well. Even though I won’t be “officially” hopping until day three... Continue reading →

You’re So Sweet | Celebrate Friends SOA

May 2, 2018 // No Comments

The new Celebrate Friends Stamp of Approval Collection from Catherine Pooler Designs launched last week. If you haven’t picked up this wonderful collection yet, there are still some boxes available. I thought I would showcase a few of the products... Continue reading →

Share What You Love Sneak Peek

April 27, 2018 // 3 Comments

I thought I would share a little sneak peek today at some new bundle options that will be available from Stampin’ Up!® as a special early purchase opportunity during the month of May. The products available during this special promotion... Continue reading →

Mel's Card Corner | Die Cut Pop-Out Using Yay You

Die Cut Pop-Out Using Yay You Hostess Set

April 26, 2018 // No Comments

For today’s card, I thought I would share a pop-out die cut technique using the Yay You hostess set (retiring) and the Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies (retiring) from Stampin’ Up!®. This technique is a great way to create some... Continue reading →

April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Project

April 25, 2018 // 2 Comments

For today’s card, I thought I would share an alternative card project for the April 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit, You are My Anchor, from Stampin’ Up!® Since the exclusive stamp set included in the kit lends itself quite nicely to... Continue reading →