Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: Week of May 19

I used this week’s new sketch at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge https://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/to create another clean and simple card.     This is another great sketch layout to play with.  It’s quick and simple and lets you add the details you want to add.     I used my new In Color Stampin’ Write Markers to add color… Read More »

Challenge YOUrself May Scrapbook Challenge: Butterflies

This month’s Challenge YOUrself scrapbook challenge is all about using butterflies on your layout and including a picture of YOU!   I love a butterfly theme!  I am all out of scrapbook workshop kits, so I had to use random products from Stampin’ Up! to create a coordinating page with some DIY ephemera.     I was having… Read More »

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: May 5

There is a new sketch challenge each week at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  We would love to have you join us for the challenge!   This is a fabulous sketch!  It’s perfect for highlighting some of the new In Colors that are being released by Stampin’ Up! this week!     I used the Of Art and… Read More »

Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge

Today I’m trying a new sketch challenge called Try a Sketch on Tuesday.  The sketch they have runs for a two-week period.  It’s a great sketch and I couldn’t wait to give it a try! I’m also entering the card in the Try a Sketch on Tuesday sister challenge, Double Trouble!     Here is my card using… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! FREE SHIPPING April 23-25

Yay!  Stampin’ Up! announced that April 23-25 will be FREE SHIPPING on  orders of $75 or more. Details: All order types qualify for this promotion. Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed April 23–25. Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD… Read More »

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #626

Today starts a new sketch challenge on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog.  The sketch this week is perfect for a clean and simple card. It’s a great sketch!   I loved the simplicity of this sketch.  Sometimes sketches have so many details in them that you end up with a super busy card.  Not with this sketch!… Read More »

Double Flap Fun Fold Card Two Ways

You can get the FREE Printable Tutorial for all 4 Fun Folds that I make on Fridays in April!  See the details below! I am not a huge fan of fun fold and interactive cards.  They always seem like a lot of work and they are necessarily received with more excitement than a regular card. However, my sister… Read More »

Have You Made a Craft Kit Lately?

Have you tried a craft kit lately? I pulled out one yesterday and put the cards together.  It was called Maritime Moments and I ended up with 6 very pretty cards after a very relaxing hour of crafting.  It was easy clean up because everything I needed except scissors, was included in the kit.  Then it was a… Read More »

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #624

Another challenge card sketch is available for you to play with on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge Blog! Another great sketch for those paper strip scraps you have sitting around.  Am I right?! I always save those little slivers of paper and then never use them.  Here was a perfect opportunity!   This is the card I created… Read More »

Challenge YOUrself Scrapbook Challenge for April

We have some fun challenges for scrapbooking this year with the Challenge YOUrself scrapbook challenge.  This month it is all about scallops!  Always remember, that YOU need to be in at least one photo on your layout as well.   I love every opportunity I have to pull out my scallop border punch!  It made me so happy… Read More »

New to Me Card Layout Technique: Faux Lens/Fractured Card

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 »

Full of Life Card Set Featuring Sketched Butterflies

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 »

My Favorite Diecutting Technique + Free PDF Printable Technique Card

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 »

Spring has Sprung: Simple Scene with Umbrella Days

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 »

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #622

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 »