By now, I think you all know how much I love the Cheerful Daisies stamp set. Well, the whole Fresh as a Daisy Suite, actually, but for this project I only used the stamp set. Simple stamping...that's it. But I wanted to show you an easy technique that you can do while keeping it in the "simple" category...Faux Layering from Painter's Tape. Cardstock Measurements: Melon Mambo card base (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded in half at 4-1/4") Lemon Lime Twist cardstock (3-5/8" x 4-7/8") Basic White cardstock (3-1/2" x 4-3/4" for outside, 4" x 5-1/4" for inside) Directions Take a piece of painter's tape that is at least 5-1/2" long and remove some of the tack by repeatedly touching it with your fingers, laying it across your arm, etc. Lay it across the center of the smaller Basic White layer. I like to work on a grid sheet so that there's no guessing where the center is or if my tape is straight. Stamp the more bol...

 I love berries...strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Like most kids, when I was sent out to gather berries for my mom to make jam, I ate as much as I picked. As an adult, I still eat a lot while I'm picking. They are just too hard to resist! And I found it too hard to resist purchasing the Berry Harvest background stamp that Stampin' Up! recently released. Measurements Berry Burst card base (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded in half at 4-1/4") Basic Black cardstock (4" x 5-1/4", small scrap) Basic White cardstock (two 3-7/8" x 5-1/8", large scrap) Linen thread (20") Directions Ink the whole berry/leaf image portion of the Berry Harvest stamp using Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad. Lay large Basic White scrap on top, cover with scrap paper and rub to transfer the image. Color image using Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green and Pecan Pie Blends. Fussy cut image. Touch up white spots witht Blends. On one of the 3-7/8" x 5...

 I have a super simple but unique card for you and it's soooo quick to put together! Measurements Thick Basic White cardstock (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Basic White cardstock (3-1/2" x 3-1/2", 2-3/4" x 3-3/4", scrap) Copper Clay cardstock (3-1/4" x 4-1/4") Fresh as a Daisy DSP Design 1, blue background (4" x 5-1/4", 3-1/4" x 3-1/4") Design 2, daisies on blue (3" x 8", scored and folded in half at 4") Directions Adhere 4" x 5-1/4" Design 1 DSP to Thick Basic White layer. Cut 3-1/2" Basic White square in half on the diagonal using your paper trimmer (align the points of the corners with the "ditch" of the trimmer). Repeat this with the 3-1/4" DSP square. Adhere the DSP and Basic White triangles from Step 2 together. Adhere the two sides of the triangle that form a right angle to the lower left corner of the card base (Step 1 result). With the 3" x 8" DSP folded in half, adhere th...

 Every need a last minute gift? You probably weren't invited last minute, but you waited until the last minute to get something. Well, I have a super simple project for you that will add a little style to your cash or gift card. Measurements Poppy Parade cardstock (8-1/2" x 3-1/4", scored on the long side at 2-1/2" and 6-1/2") Poppy Parade cardstock (enough to punch a 2-1/2" circle) Basic White cardstock (enough to punch a 2-3/8" circle) Brights 6 x 6 DSP (Poppy Parade, 3" x 4") Directions Stamp "Celebrate" image from Circle Sayings set using Poppy Parade. Punch sentiment layer out using 2-3/8" circle punch and then punch or die cut a Poppy Parade layer that is slightly larger. Adhere together. Stamp cupcake image in Poppy Parade in the middle of the circle. Cut DSP on the long side at 1-3/4". The result should be one piece that measures 3" x 1-3/4" and another that measures 3" x 2-1/4"). Adhere the DSP...