Do you ever see pretty card layouts that you like everywhere you look? I kept seeing this pretty layout that everyone seemed to be making. Everyone had their own twist using a different color scheme and pretty patterned papers. I learned that some people call the card layout I was seeing either the Faux Lens card or the… Read More »
Playing with a set of pretty papers and a stamp set that you’ve had in your stash for a few months is so satisfying! Today I pulled out the Full of Life Designer Series Papers and the Sketched Butterflies stamp set. I bought both of these during various Stampin’ Up! sales in the summer and fall. They had… Read More »
It’s no secret that I love techniques! I love including a special touch when I’m making a card that includes more than just stamps and pretty papers. To make my card for today, I pulled out the Inlaid Diecutting Technique! This is my favorite diecutting technique. This also makes Technique #50 for my technique album. I’ve actually… Read More »
Did you see the Umbrella Days stamp set when it was released as an Online Exclusive a few months ago? I purchased it because we’ve had such rainy springs the last 3 or 4 years. I expect to be in the mood to create cards with rainy scenes! I decided to make one today using my Stampin’ Blends… Read More »
Time for another sketch challenge on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog! This is another challenging sketch for me. I don’t typically use small strips of paper as a focal point on my cards. I pulled out the A Little Latte DSP and found a piece that I liked the pattern on both sides. I cut a… Read More »
This month’s My Paper Pumpkin Kit was so pretty! I loved all the dimension on the cards. It was made extra special because we got two stamp sets in the kit and Lost Lagoon was the Stampin’ Ink Spot color for the month! These cards really embrace spring!!! Once again, the kit has supplies to make 3 each… Read More »
Do you prefer foam ink pads over felt ones? I definitely do. Ever since Stampin’ Up! came out with the foam ink pads in the 2010’s, I have never looked back. They stamp nicer than foam pads. It’s also easier to ink up a stamp using the foam pads. The felt pads tend to dip in the middle… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! just released the new Tags of Thanks Bundle. This includes a sentiment stamp set that is perfect for tags, card fronts, or the inside of the card. It also has 3 small punches that punch 3 different types of openings in the top of your tags for ribbon and twine. I used these new goodies… Read More »
The Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge is still going strong! We have a great new sketch to play with this month and we would love for you to play along with us! This sketch looked so challenging to me when I first saw it. There are so many layers and details. It just felt busy. I’ve gotta tell… Read More »
I attended a virtual retreat last weekend and I had a blast. I’m slowly making my way through the projects that we created and making my own version of the sketches and designs. Today, I have 3 Pop-Up cards to share with you. The original one was created by Melissa Faust and it’s actually a fairly easy design… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! released some new products on March 4. I couldn’t resist playing with one that I just got a couple of days ago. It’s called Resourceful Rusty. I’m treating this like a squirrel, but I think it could work for a raccoon or even a cat…you let me know what you think! This photo just doesn’t… Read More »
This month’s Challenge YOUrself Scrapbook Challenge is all about BLING! I thought this was a great opportunity to use up some of my old retired bling that I’ve always loved so much! I also used it as an opportunity to play with the new Thankful Gardens DSP patterns and stamp set that was just released by Stampin’… Read More »
I decided to participate in a virtual retreat a couple months ago and it’s coming up this weekend. I really love that the internet allows us to craft together and do virtual retreats to share and get new ideas. I love having the opportunity to get to know new crafty friends this way as well. I received the… Read More »
Today, I’m featuring the Tiled Techniques stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This is a fun set to play with because you can create all kinds of backgrounds from simple to intricate. I kept mine simple. My cards are monochromatic and pretty clean and simple. I decided that I just wanted to see what each design looked like. … Read More »
I haven’t played along with a Paper Craft Crew challenge in ages. I decided to play along with this week’s theme challenge. I have several favorite Sale-A-Bration items, so I used more than one thing. Plus, I have sneak peek of a stamp that is coming out in March! I used the Natural Botanicals stamp… Read More »