On tonight's Friday Night (Not So) Live video, I showed how to create these three elegant cards using Stampin' Up!'s outgoing Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes. This product is on the Last Chance List, so grab them while you can!  A complete supply list for all three cards can be found at the bottom of this post, as well as a link to the replay of my Friday Night (Not So) Live. CARD 1 Directions Stamp sentiment in Versamark ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock and heat emboss using Gold embossing powder. Die cut using the middle "rectangle" die from the Something Fancy dies. Determine where your sentiment layer will go on the card and add adhesive (I used Tear & Tape) to the area. Apply a zig-zag of Pretty Peacock & Gold Ribbon to the area. Adhere sentiment over ribbon using Dimensionals. CARD 2 Directions Cut the Gold Flowers card down to get a panel that measures 3-3/4" x 5" (portrait).  Using a Blending Brush, blend Pool Party ink into the...

 Okay, confession time for those who don't know me. I hate coffee. Hot, cold, doesn't matter. I don't mind coffee ice cream, and my favorite drink is a Mocha Frappe from McDonald's, but "normal" coffee...NOPE!  However, I know that I'm in the minority and that a large number of people can't see to start their day without a cup. A cup of coffee is a great way to connect with a friend, help you study, warm you up, ... I get it. And that's why I think that this new product line of Stampin' Up!'s has created such a buzz (caffeine pun sort of intended)! Haven't seen the A Little Latte Suite yet? Head on over to my online store where you'll find it in the Online Exclusives section. Measurements Early Espresso card base (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4") A Little Latte DSP Pattern 1 (small coffee cups on white background): 4" x 2-1/2" Pattern 2 (Lost Lagoon stripes): 4" x 2-1/2" Basic ...

It's been a mild winter in Maine. Spring still isn't officially here, although I heard a meteorologist say that "meteorological winter" has ended. Yup, that's a thing. Meteorological Winter is the coldest three months of the year. Hmmm. Okay, whatever. So, where was I? Oh yeah, spring is either here or on the way. And on March 5th, Stampin' Up! is releasing new products in the Online Exclusives section of the store. These items won't appear in any catalog, they can only be found online. One of the new products is the Flowering Zinnias 12"x12" DSP. Measurements Melon Mambo cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2",  two 1-1/2" x 3", scraps* Basic White cardstock: 1-7/8" x 5-3/8", small circle/rectangle for sentiment Flowering Zinnias DSP Flowers on white pattern: you'll fussy cut Green diagonal stripes pattern: 1-7/8" x 2-5/8" (you'll need four) Melon Mambo floral pattern: 1-7/8" x 2-5/8" (you'll need...