Create a Paper Layering Guide to Create Perfect Card Layers

Hello Friends! I have a new tool that I think you will enjoy using!  And… it’s a perfect DIY tool to make with that cardstock you don’t love that’s been sitting on your shelf for months, or those scraps you have in that pile on your table! It’s my Paper Layering Guide!   You will find a printable… Read More »

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: Week of September 9

Time for another new weekly sketch challenge at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!   This week’s sketch has so many possibilities! My goal was to keep it as clean and simple as possible!   I couldn’t resist using this To the Orchard patterned paper from Catherine Pooler’s latest release.  I love the torn edge detail.  The sentiment is… Read More »

Now I Can Find Exactly the Stampin’ Blend I need!

I’ve been slowly adding Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers to my stash over the last 6 months.  I have them stored in one of my Stamp-n-Storage marker storage pieces that I have yet to paint white! I have found it very frustrating to locate just the blend marker that I am looking for! Several of the color caps look… Read More »

Stampin’ Blends Make Beautiful Butterflies!

I’m a huge fan of alcohol markers.  I’ve taken several classes, and I have spent a lot of hours practicing.  I’ve only recently discovered the Stampin’ Blends. Every time I place an order, I add a couple of markers to my collection!  I’m learning what I like about them and what combinations of colors I like for various… Read More »

Get Your Free Stamp Shammy Case Cover Insert

I love my Stampin’ Up! Stamp Shammy!  It’s flexible, affordable, and durable.  You can squeeze it into tiny spots on your stamps to clean them.  It is the easiest way to clean stamps and stamp positioners. The Stampin’ Shammy from Stampin’ Up! is the only stamp shammy I’ve had that hasn’t gotten stinky and moldy after a couple… Read More »

Scrapping with the Summer Gnomes

I was delighted that I was able to get the last of the Close To My Heart Gnomes scrapbooking workshop.  I really enjoyed scrapping with the fall, winter, and spring sets.  I was able to create a fun layout with the paper by combining it with the Happiest Day stamp set from Stampin’ Up! and a few old… Read More »

Keeping Card Making Simple with Card Recipe Sketches

Over the last two months, I have started two new video series on my YouTube channel. Technique Album Video Series: I’m creating a technique album for myself, and I decided that I would share the PDF printables that I’m creating to add to my album.  The printables have 3 x 4″ sized cards you can print and cut… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Patterned Paper Sale Starts August 6!

I’m in trouble! Stampin’ Up! is having a patterned paper sale starting on August 6, 2024!  Several of their Designer Series Papers are on sale during the month of August.  You can order them online through August 31, 2024. I love Stampin’ Up!’s DSP.  It’s a nice weight of paper that is perfect for scrapbooking, card making, and… Read More »

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: Week of July 29

I’ve been working on my technique album the last few day and I’ve already got 22 technique cards created for the album.  I do one technique and that reminds me of several more I want to include in my album! I’m going to need a second album to preserve all of them! This week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge… Read More »

11 Techniques for Beginners: Ink Blending and Masking

Find Video 3 of my Technique Album Series and the FREE Printables here on my blog today! There are so many ink blending and masking techniques, that it would take me several videos to share with you.  I’ve create one very long video to share my favorite 11 techniques for ink blending and masking that will help you… Read More »

Do You Love Craft Kits?

I love craft kits. I like to have a craft kit subscription delivered to my home each month.  It’s like a little gift to myself and I always take an afternoon to do a little easy crafting in front of the TV. This month’s kit came in a pretty box that I’m using to store my extra backgrounds… Read More »

Card Making Technique: Stencil Tracing

This week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com) inspired me to try a new stenciling technique.  Just when you think you’ve tried all the techniques, you find a new to you idea you can’t wait to try. This week’s sketch challenge:   I have a lot of stacking die shapes, but I don’t have a diamond shape! I do have… Read More »