Calling All Scrapbookers and Pocket Page Memory Keepers...

We've got something for you! 

On the first of each month, we release a new Memory Keepers Studio stamp set. These stamps are designed to help you document your memories and create embellishments that will complement the photos on your scrapbook layouts. These stamp sets work great on their own or pair them with the coordinating Fresh Cut Studio™ steel dies.

You can purchase the Memory Keepers Studio stamps individually. Or join the monthly auto-ship program and SAVE! Members enjoy 25% off their Memory Keepers Studio stamps, 15% off select products, free shipping on add-on orders, and more. 

Swing by our website to see all the Memory Keepers Studio stamps! 

Technique Tuesday + Simon Says Stamp! = A STAMPtember Stamp Set!

Hi friends! 

Did you hear the news? There's a new Technique Tuesday stamp set available exclusively for a limited time over at Simon Says Stamp! 

The new Sassy - You're Not Normal stamp set lands today at SSS! as part of their STAMPtember festivities.

This stamp set, designed by Technique Tuesday and available only through Simon Says Stamp!, features a number of fun and sassy phrases. There are some darling icons and design elements to use with the phrases.

Here are a few cards made with stamps from the set.

 

Swing by the Simon Says Stamp! website to pick up the set.

PS. If you like sassy sentiments, be sure to check out the Occasions & Sentiments section on our website. We've added several sassy-themed stamp sets to our line-up in the last year.

A Fantastic Flamingo Card from Susan Opel

Hi all!

You are in for a treat! We've got special guest Susan Opel here today with a card created just for you! 

First, meet Susan! 

Susan, a Michigander at heart, currently lives in Utah. She is a former teacher turned craft-industry professional. She currently works for Simon Says Stamp! as their Social Media Engagement Coordinator and Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine as their Editor-In-Chief. Susan is a daughter, sister and aunt, a friend to many, a lover of Jesus, a fashionista, a fan of Kid Rock and someone who calls herself a crafty cheerleader. She is also a scrapbooker and cardmaker, and she regularly shares her work on Instagram and Facebook.

We are absolutely delighted to have her here today. 

So check out this cool card Susan made! 

Talk about fun! Susan created a truly flock-tastic flock with the Floyd and Frannie Flamingo stamp set with the help of the masking technique!

Want to mask? Here's how. Stamp an image onto your card. Then stamp it a second time on a sticky note. Fussy cut the image out with your scissors, and you'll have a mask! Set the mask on your original stamped image and then stamp the image one more time. Remove the mask and you'll have two images. Repeat this process over and over until you have as many images as you want!

Another fun idea from Susan? Give your flamingos a little depth by using a gray marker or pencil to draw shadows at their feet. Great idea!

We hope you enjoyed Susan's card! Want to see more of her work? Be sure to check out her Instagram feed! 

 

PS. Looking for more ideas for the Floyd and Frannie Flamingo stamp set? Check out our Animal House Gallery! 

Big NEWS for Silhouette machine users...

Are you a fan of your Silhouette digital cutting machine? Then this news is for you. We have partnered with Silhouette to offer Technique Tuesday designs through the Silhouette Design Store. Here's a little sneak peek at just 4 of the 40 new designs.

New Video: Masked Floral Stamped Cards

Do you like to give handmade gifts? In this Tips & Techniques video, I'm going to show you how to quickly create a set of floral cards. All you need to pull off this technique is ink, cardstock, some sticky notes, a couple blending sponges and a few stamps. It's fun and so easy!

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Love flower stamps? Check out the Greenhouse Society collection. In addition to the Wild Clover stamp set, many of these stamps are perfect for creating card sets like the ones in the video!

The True Meaning of Christmas - New Stamps and Dies

Are you planning to make Christmas cards this year that express the true meaning of the season? Or perhaps you've just started bible journaling and are looking for stamps with encouraging phrases. Here are just a few of the inspirational stamp sets and crafting dies in the Christian Faith collection.

The NEW Nativity die features kneeling Mary, Joseph, a baby in the manger, stable and guiding star.

With this set of cutting dies, you can create a touching Christmas card that reflects the reason the holiday season is so joyful. 

The NEW Christ is Born stamp set features sentiments that are sized perfectly for Christmas card making.

Use the Penny Slider dies with the Pray dies to make an interactive card with a dove that flies. Then add your favorite sentiment.

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Are you using a planner? Check out the Planner - Faith stamp set. It's only $5.99. You'll find a wide variety of planner-themed stamps and dies in the Planner Product collection.

PS. Are you in the Portland area? I'll be visiting Whimzee's Scrapbook Studio in Beaverton on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. I'll be showing off the latest Technique Tuesday products. There will also be a make and take with our Floyd and Frannie Flamingo stamp set and dies! Hope you can make it! 

Two Pretty Floral Cards from Michele Ferguson

Hi everyone!

It's another fun day on the Technique Tuesday blog. We're excited to bring you some stamped card inspiration from special guest Michele Ferguson! 

Michele is a talented card maker from Michigan, who is married to her very best friend! She has a knack for creating clean and graphic cards with a lot of style and a bit of sass! She blogs at I Card Everyone and can be found sharing her work and adventures on Instagram as well! 

Michele created two lovely cards for you today. Both feature the Echinacea stamp set!

This first card is a real stunner! 

Don't you love how she colored in the flowers? You can achieve a similar look by heat embossing the Echinacea on watercolor cardstock with white embossing powder and then coloring it in with watercolor markers. Use a water pen or wet paint brush to spread the color. Be sure not to apply too much water or the color will go over the lines. 

This second card is equally stunning!

Ooh la la! This time, she stamped the flower onto the card base and then colored it in with markers. Check out that extra shading she added around the flower. It sure makes it stand out! 

Another neat element to this card is the stacked sentiment. Michele combined a die-cut "thanks" (cut with the coordinating Echinacea cutting dies) and a sentiment from the stamp set. They look perfect together! Don't you agree?! 

Let's give a big round of applause to Michele for creating these beautiful card for us to share you with you today! Thanks again, Michele!

Like Critter Stamps?

Do you like funny sayings? The Animal House™ critters want to play on your next project! Each month we release a new set of animal stamps and dies designed especially for card makers and paper crafters who love to color.

We release a new set of Animal House clear stamps and matching craft dies every month. This month's stamp set features Floyd and Frannie Flamingo!

Our Animal House stamp sets feature hand-drawn images plus a wide variety of funny sentiment stamps that can be used to make birthday cards, thank you notes, get well cards, and cards for many other occasions throughout the year. You can use the Animal House stamp sets on their own. Or use the stamps and matching dies together to add some extra cuteness to your projects!

You can purchase the Animal House stamps and craft dies individually each month. Or join the monthly auto-ship program and SAVE! Members enjoy 25% off each month's Animal House stamps and dies, 15% off selected products, free shipping on add-on orders, and more. 

Learn more about Animal House on our website! 

A Owl-fully Important Question for You!

Hi, all!

This is Tam from Technique Tuesday here today with a little sneak peek.

I've spent the last few days I have been illustrating some whimsical little owl stamps. Can you believe there's already been 20 owl stamp sets released during the last year and a half?

We are thinking about not doing anymore owls after these and instead switch things up with something else next year. What would you like to see me illustrate? We'd love to hear from you!