Be The Good–So Many Shells Stamp Set

So Many Shells stamp set from Stampin' Up! is perfect for this simple & elegant card.

This stamp set has the BEST greetings in it that I have seen in a long time.  And I love the font and everything about them!  The card I have today is very simple & elegant.  The shells are so beautiful I wanted to make sure they stood out. Whisper White Card Base:  8 1/2 … Read more

Quick & Easy Birthday Card

STAMPING MADE SIMPLE with this quick & easy birthday card using the Birthday Banners stamp set by Stampin' Up! Change the colors and it's a great card for anyone! All details posted on blog.

Need an easy idea for a birthday card that you can make for anyone??  This card is perfect.  Use any colors and it’s perfect for young or old, male or female.  Great card to mass produce and have several on hand and ready! Pacific Point Card Base:  4 1/4″ x 11″ + scraps for scalloped … Read more

Life is Short–Fun Card With Lemon Zest Set

Lemon Zest stamp set is perfect for all your summer stamping. All details posted on website--it's a fun and quick & easy card!

It’s HOT HOT HOT here in Michigan so I spent all day yesterday in my basement stamping with new products, trying to stay cool.  This new stamp set and punch bundle was perfect to play with on this hot summer day!  I just love the fun bright colors and I made several quick and easy … Read more

New Video–Figuring Out Sizes to Cut Cardstock

Video filled with tips for cutting cardstock, figuring layer sizes, and more using Lovely Friends stamp set from Stampin' Up!

This weeks video is a bit different….it has a bunch of different tips!!!!  Not just a technique.  Watch the video for tips on: Figuring out what size to cut cardstock layers Cutting cardstock using 1/8″ measurements Using 2-Step Stamps Stamping large background stamps [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fnLOYE6CGM[/embedyt]   Here is the card featured in the video.  It … Read more

Meet the DSPs…Introducing Petal Garden

Several different ideas using the Petal Garden DSP from Stampin' Up! Cutting instructions posted on blog.

It’s that time of the year again…..my annual series introducing the new Designer Series Papers (DSP).  I love to show them off with some projects that focus primarily on the papers!  Each week we are going to “meet” one of them up close and personal.  I just know that once you  meet them, you will … Read more

This Little Piggy & My Favorite DSP

Watercoloring is easy with the This Little Piggy stamp set. Instructions posted on website. www.klompenstampers.com

I know I say it a lot….but this is my FAVORITE NEW STAMP SET (at least today!!!)  Plus, a few other new favorites–WOOD TEXTURES DSP and FINELY WOVEN RIBBON.  One of the things I like about the “piggies” in this stamp  set is how easy you can watercolor–even when you really don’t know how to … Read more

Everyone NEEDS This Stamp Set

Ribbon of Courage Stampin' Up! set from the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog. Projects demonstrated at OnStage by Jackie Bolhuis

I shared these projects with you back in April, before this stamp set was available as a sneak peak.  I am sharing it again with all the instructions and details. This is one of those stamp sets that I feel everyone needs.  We have all been touched by cancer in some shape or form.  If … Read more

Card for a Military Member

Ribbon of Courage stamp set from Stampin' Up! is perfect for people in the military. All card details on website.

It’s Masculine Monday–but today’s card could really be for anyone!  It’s a card made with the stamp set called RIBBON OF COURAGE.  At first glance, it looks like a set for “cancer” but I thought the ribbon and the “words” were perfect to send to someone in the military! I know that many of you … Read more

New Video: Stamping With Baby Wipes

Baby wipes are used in 2 different techniques using Stampin' Up! reinkers and the Colorful Seasons stamp set.

Today’s TECHNIQUES & TIPS is all about using BABY WIPES in your stamping.  YES–BABY WIPES!  And check out this card I made using them.  I also used a brand new stamp set called COLORFUL SEASONS.  (you will find it on page 147 of the 2017-2018 Stampin’ Up! catalog) Here is a video showing 2 different … Read more