Keeping it simple with a sentiment, some designer paper and a few embellishments! I’ve been meaning to use some of the Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack and try stamping my sentiment directly onto the designer paper. I love the Crumb Cake paper with giant polka dots. It seems perfect for stamping with an Early Espresso sentiment. The one… Read More »
I miss you already. Enough said. Sometimes cards just need to speak for themselves and some days you just need a little stamping therapy.
Braided Card Tutorial + Template I received an email from someone last week asking me for my Braided Card tutorial. I actually didn’t have a tutorial for that technique. It has been on my To Do list since I started this blog! Years ago, my sister sent me a card made with this technique and it’s a WOW!… Read More »
Retro Fresh Designer Paper meets happy day from Starburst Sayings! I’m going to miss this fabulous designer paper when it retires on May 31! I love the colors and patterns of this paper. It’s just plain fun! I love how all of these elements all work together. The designer paper, the wood elements, the Chevron Border punch and… Read More »
I have 3 background ideas that will step up your cards! These are so simple and they add a WOW! factor to your cards. The original card that I created was very clean and simple. I like this card just the way it is. The images stamped in Tangerine Tango are from the Project Life Point and Click… Read More »
I’ve already found 4 things…make that 5 things, for card makers to love about Project Life! I will admit that I probably won’t become a huge Project Life groupie making quick scrapbooks by sliding the ready-made mats and sentiments into handy little pockets. I may include a page or two like that in some of my albums, but… Read More »
Here are the Weekly Deals for May 13-May 19!!! Check out the Bigz Dies that are on sale! The Tasteful Trim Die is perfect for scarapbooking and it works with up to 12 x 12″ papers! This is great for beautiful borders on your pages! Click the images below to get more details or to order online… Read More »
Learn how to create a gusseted gift bag with my video tutorial! These are adorable and they use the Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stacks. These little paper stacks are one of my favorite items that always seem to appear in the Holiday and Occasions catalogs. Somehow, it feels less frightening to cut into a small piece of designer… Read More »
Going crazy with the aqua painter is actually fun! I have never been a fan of drawing. I have some students who draw the most amazing things you have ever seen. Their talent is unbelievable! I’m more of a painter. I like that I can smear that paint around and add colors until it actually looks like what… Read More »
Get a sneak peek at the new In Colors for 2014-2016! If someone had asked me to pick the new colors, I would have picked these colors! I was hoping for a deep green and a deep purple. My two favorite colors! (I just got new eye glasses…purple!) If you add a deep red to the mix, you… Read More »
Make a quick card with Washi tape as your focal point! Washi tape adds a touch of fun and color to your creations. It’s also an inexpensive addition to your craft arsenal, not to mention how unforgiving it is to craft with! I know! It’s a busy card. I am participating in a series of card sketch challenges… Read More »
Want to learn a quick and easy background technique? This is pretty fabulous! I couldn’t wait to share it with you. This came from the Stampin’ Success magazine that Stampin’ Up! sends their demonstrators every 2 months. It is chocked full of ideas made by really creative people. I did not have all of the supplies they used… Read More »
Need a last minute Mother’s Day gift idea? How about a prepaid My Paper Pumpkin Craft Kit gift subscription? With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s a great time to take advantage of these prepaid subscriptions that can be bought as gifts. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Item Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription Price (Shipping Included)… Read More »
Create a colorful birthday card with the Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper!!! This is beautiful paper full of happy colors and geometric shapes. This card was created with this week’s Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge for the week. Check out the sketch below! Product List (Click on the pictures to view more details or to order the supplies… Read More »