Last Chance For These Products

last chance for these products

Friday is the last chance for these products.  After that, you will no longer be able to order the Blended Seasons stamp set, the Stitched Seasons Framelits, or the Watercolor Pencils (assortment 2.) These have been some fabulous products and if you have not ordered them, and want them, make sure to place your order … Read more

How to Make Any Size Box

Today I am bringing back a project from several years ago where I taught how to make any size box.  The stamps are all retired, but it really is about the box, not the stamps I used.  Besides, I love to share projects that can be made with any stamps, ink, and paper, so this … Read more

Free Tutorials When You Purchase These Stamp Sets!

Free tutorials by Jackie Bolhuis

Free Tutorials to the rescue! Do you struggle getting started when you purchase a new stamp set that you love???  “I love the images, but…  what do I do with them?” When you purchase select stamp sets from me I love to spoil you with lots of step-by-step tutorials.  I want to make sure that … Read more

25 Quick and Easy Cards: New Class to Go

quick & easy cards

It’s exciting, it’s new, and it’s happening now!!! 25 Quick and easy cards: New class to go!  I have put together a whole class kit to make 25 quick & easy cards that I am sure you will love.  This class uses the Big Plans Memories and More Pack.  This is a hidden gem in … Read more

Coloring and Blending Tips Using Serene Garden

coloring and blending tips

Today I am going to show you some coloring and blending tips using Serene Garden stamp set.  I think you might fall in love with this stamp set like I did!!!! Have you seen the stamp set called Serene Garden on page 166 of the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog?  This is another stamp set that … Read more

Quick & Easy Fun Fold with Nature’s Poem DSP

Easy Fun Fold

The International Design Team is back again and you have to check out all of our adorable project ideas this month. I am featuring a quick & easy fun fold with the Nature’s Poem DSP (Designer Series Paper.). Make sure to “hop around” to all of the other blogs from around the world and see … Read more

Die Cutting Tips Using Stampin’ Up! Stitched All Around

die cutting tips with stitched all around bundle

The big shot is such a fun tool to use and today I’m sharing die cutting tips using Stampin’ Up! Stitched All Around Bundle! Be sure and watch for the big shot precision mat tips too! True confession time….when I first looked at the Stampin’ Up! catalog and got to page 17 I just flipped … Read more

Don’t Be Afraid to Cut Your Designer Series Paper! {Features Petal Promenade}

cardmaking with petal promenade

As you know, I love creating quick & easy cards with Designer Series Papers (DSP).  Today I want to share a project using just one sheet of DSP from the Petal Promenade pack.  In this pack are a few sheets that at first glance may be a bit intimidating.  But don’t be afraid to cut … Read more

How to Make a Birthday Card Using Broadway Birthday Bundle

How to Make a Birthday Card Using Broadway Birthday Bundle

Today, I have lots of tips and instructions on how to make a birthday card using Broadway Birthday Bundle. When you open up your Stampin’ Up! catalog to page 68 it screams the color pink.  Well, I am here to tell you that Broadway Birthday does not have to be pink!  This is a fabulous … Read more

Last Chance for Card Kit & Tutorials

Just a quick post today to remind you that tomorrow is the last day to place an order to participate in this months Stamps-in-the-Mail program & earn the Free Card Kit & Tutorials with Blended Seasons!  Remember–this is not a club and anyone can participate anytime!  No commitment or obligation, but if you like the Blended Seasons … Read more

2 Fall Card Design Ideas Using Blended Seasons

2 Fall Card Design Ideas Using Blended Seasons

One of the things that I absolutely LOVE about this stamp set is that you can make cards for so many different occasions. Today we are changing seasons! I’m sharing 2 fall card design ideas using Blended Seasons bundle.  The first card design idea is super quick & easy, but the other took some time … Read more

Fall Friendship Card Featuring Blended Seasons Bundle

Fall Friendship Card Featuring Blended Seasons Bundle

I thought I would share another card with you today from the Blended Seasons stamp set.  I just love the versatility of this set and the nice big images for coloring.  Today I have a fall friendship card featuring Blended Seasons Bundle that would be perfect to send to a special friend just out of … Read more