Author: Michelle Gleeson

Stars and Sparkles for the Pals Paper Arts

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On Tuesday I placed my demonstrator Holiday Catalog pre-order and am so excited to begin showing you all the amazing new products for the Fall and Holiday season. This catalog is FABULOUS! Lots of bundles (stamps with coordinating punches or stamps with coordinating framelits). Beautiful papers, ribbon and embellishments.  When I saw the Pals Paper Arts Colors this week I was thinking ice, snowflakes, glitter… and it led to this card.  I struggled getting good…

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Patina Technique

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This technique is not new but it is new to me. I saw it on Pinterest and had to try it. I used a few retired Stampin' Up! items and will give you alternative items from the current product line. To create the patina look I started with a piece of Very Vanilla card stock. Then using my brayer I rolled Crumb Cake Ink onto my retired Vintage Wallpaper Textured Emboss Folder (Substitute: Elegant Dots).…

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Love Wins

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  Last month the Supreme Court affirmed the right of same-sex couples to marry in all 50 states. Since that historic ruling I have witnessed family and friends legally wed. John's first cousin finally married his partner of 48 years! I think that is amazing and I am thrilled for them. So I created this card to acknowledge their wedding day. The base is Whisper White Thick card stock. Then I added a layer of…

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Rising Stars

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I created this card for this week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge. Here is the sketch: The possibilities are endless with this great sketch.  It is a keeper for inspiration when I need it! My card earlier this week used the same stamp set – Be the Star. I have been surprised that this stamp set has not been more popular. It is one of my favorites. And this week the Star Framelit Collection is on…

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