Stampin' With Michelle Pepper

Hello! Yes, you read correctly - dies aren't just for die cutting, they can be used to emboss too! That is what I have done using the Embossing Mats that have just been made available in our new catalogue.  It feels like I have a whole lot of new things to play with when in fact I am just using the dies I already have in a new way. What a bonus bargain! These Embossing Mats are a must have item in your toolbox - you won't regret it! So, I knew I wanted to make a card that uses this technique to emboss with dies. I even knew what dies I will use. But then, when it comes to colours - what a dilemma!!!! Do you know that at Stampin' Up! we have 50 colours to choose from (excluding black, white and vanilla)? There are a variety of ways to arrive at a selection of colours to use. In this instance, I got my inspiration from the CAS Colour & Sketch Challenge #275 I really like how well it has turned out - the colours paired with Whisper White ju...

It is the month of June, and that means it is New Annual Catalogue time! With each new catalogue, Stampin' Up! introduces 5 new In Colours that will be available for two years. So, introducing the 2018-2020 In Colours: The making of this "Party Time" Card : 1) Let's make a card that uses all 5 new In Colours 2) Must use at least one stamp set that is New in the Catalogue.  The fabulous Pick A Pennant stamp made the honours :-) I love that cute little bird! 3) This stamp set lends itself nicely to the "Hinge Stamping" Technique that I can showcase with our new positioning tool, the Stamparatus. 4) I just love love love the new Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon and had been jesting that I would probably try to use it in every card I make this year. Can you see how I snuck it in here in this card? 5) I also used sentiments from two returning stamp sets - Picture Perfect Birthday and Happy Birthday Gorgeous. Notice that I haven't used...

Oh dear, I just found this post sitting in the Draft folder...oh well I decided I should post it anyway for enjoyment even though the Celebration Duo embossing folders are retired now.  They are quick and fun cards to make and I am so so happy and tickled pink for the launch of our new annual catalogue!