I started a new class today at Altenew Academy called Rethink Re-Inkers. It honestly never occurred to me that when I purchase the refill bottles for the Altenew Artist Markers I was actually getting quite a bit for my crafting dollars. These refills are bottles of beautifully colored alcohol inks and there are a lot of techniques… Read More »
I love it when I go to the door and there is a craft kit sitting on my porch just waiting for me. Today was that day! The new Simon Says Stamp August Card Kit arrived today and it is another fabulous kit. These kits never disappoint. This kit has a beautiful background stamp called Modern Flowers, a… Read More »
This card is most definitely inspired by two classes that I took at Altenew Academy. The layout and card design is inspired by the Last Minute Holiday Card class. The instructor created a Christmas card using a Merry die and I loved it so much that I had to create my own version with that technique. The other… Read More »
Boy do I have a lot to share with you today! As you know, I have been participating in Altenew’s Educator Certification Program. This has allowed me (or should I say, given me the excuse) to take 10 classes in their Altenew Academy. I had actually completed 2 other classes prior to being accepted into their Educator Certification… Read More »
More die cutting and ink blending techniques? YOU BET!! I’m having so much fun playing around with techniques that I haven’t had time for in the past year+, I can’t seem to stop playing! I created 3 cards today using a combination of die cutting and ink blending techniques. I tried to create a variety of colors… Read More »
The next time that I try this technique, I will be sure to do it on a Saturday when I have nothing else to do! This was super time consuming. But OH SO WORTH THE EFFORT!! I stamped the background using Altenew’s Floral Arrangement stamp set. If you have never used an Altenew set, you must give it… Read More »
I have to say that I really struggled with this technique and I have a ways to go to perfect it. The technique involves creating a shim to die cut only the area you want cut. I think it may be a matter of matching up the shim shape with the appropriate intricate die. The card on… Read More »
Happy Birthday, Mom! (I know that I’m a day early!) Isn’t this a pretty card? I know that looks like watercoloring, but it isn’t. This is an ink blending technique called Faux Watercoloring. I really like this technique because it is quick,easy, and makes great card backgrounds. The stamp and die set are from Altenew and… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! came out with a 6 x 6″ set of designer papers that look like photos. Essentially, they are photos turned in to designer paper. They used the brightest, happiest colors for these papers too. They are truly Picture Perfect! The the washi tape actually has little silver embossed stars on it and it is just… Read More »
I love the Beetles and Bugs stamp set! As soon as I saw it in the Occasions Catalog, I had to have it! Today, I finally sat down and used it! I indulged myself this week and went to the bookstore in town. I haven’t sat down to read a book in months. We have a great little… Read More »
That’s right! Stampin’ Up! is bringing birthdays back. So is this week’s Paper Craft Crew card challenge. I’m excited that I actually got to use this new **FREE** stamp set called Hey Chick. I LOVE this stamp set. It’s ridiculously cute. These are cute chicks! I foresee myself using them for everything. (Especially given that I’ve packed all… Read More »
Just Add Ink is challenge blog and this week the challenge is to “just add wings”! Of course, I couldn’t resist that challenge! To be honest, I had a hard time deciding which stamp sets to use. I decided to use two of my old favorites: Kinda Eclectic and Papillon Potpourri. The butterfly is stamped in StazOn ink… Read More »
My son’s birthday is coming up and I wanted to get a card out to him. This is the first time that I won’t get to spend the day with him for his birthday. I wanted to make a special card with some interesting touches. I used the new Copper embossing powder in three places on the card. … Read More »
Happy Birthday Lori! My sister loves layered cards. Since today is her birthday, I thought I’d make her a card with a ridiculous amount of layers. 6 layers. All of the layers are 1/4″ smaller than the layer they sit on with the exception of the top layer. That one is only 1/8″ smaller than the real… Read More »
I created a very quick birthday card for my husband with this month’s My Paper Pumpkin kit. It arrived on Saturday and what great timing! I love getting these little kits once each month. It really is a wonderful surprise in a box! You get everything you need to create the project for the month. You get everything… Read More »