Over the past year there have been several self discoveries I’ve made about myself as a card maker. I like clean and simple cards. I really like that white space. I’m not always good at leaving it, but I really like it. I also like single layer cards. In that, I personally include the cards that I just… Read More »
Altenew has done it again! They have come out with the Winter Wonderland Watercolor Brush Set of 10 colors that are just gorgeous. I swatched them out to see what they look like: This is the same mixed media swatch book that I’ve been putting all my watercolors and marker swatches into. It’s been so handy to have… Read More »
Less is definitely more if you are trying to create boutique cards. A bit of color, lots of white space and some shine like a heat embossed sentiment in a script font. The Rose Heart stamp set from Sparkle-n-Sprinkle just called to me to make just one more card! One of the boutique card techniques that I learned… Read More »
Stamp positioners have really changed the lives of crafters. We can do so many techniques so much easier thanks to these fabulous tools. I happen to have a MISTI and I was so happy with it, I purchased the mini and the memory versions as soon as I saw them go on sale somewhere! (Nothing like a good… Read More »
I’ve made no secret about the fact that I really like to experiment with my craft goodies. I love trying new techniques and seeing what I can do with them. I’ve taken a lot of classes over the last year and they have been a great launching point for me to really try some things on my own.… Read More »
I’m sharing a quick and easy birthday card. I’m working on creating all the birthday cards that I’m going to need for 2019 and getting my stash done early! I might have gone a little overboard with the sequins! But, hey… it’s a birthday card and they should sparkle! This was for a sketch challenge over on The… Read More »
I’m really excited to be participating in this week’s CAS(E) this Sketch challenge as a guest designer. I won one of the challenges last fall and they invited me to participate is the sketch for this week. I decided to create a watercolor piece for this card using Altenew’s watercolor brush markers. They just came out with their… Read More »
Are we getting the next storm or aren’t we? That’s the big question around my little town. Whatever happens, I know that I am in need of some sunshine! When there isn’t any outside, you have to create your own! I added sparkle and lots of bright color! The sun is colored with Copic Markers and it comes… Read More »
This week’s Paper Craft Crew Challenge is a color challenge. I think that color challenges are my least favorite. The choices always tend to be colors I wouldn’t put together on an ordinary basis. Here is my card: Here is the color challenge from the Paper Craft Crew: For some reason, this color combo reminds me… Read More »
Every 3 months, Catherine Pooler releases a new Stamp of Approval set. These are stamps and dies designed to coordinate so that you can mix and match them with each other, taking the guesswork out of what goes with what. This quarter’s SOA is called the Adoring You Collection. I’ve pulled out some other stamp sets to pair… Read More »
Last winter was long, cold, and dreary. It was the first time I ever thought I might be suffering from seasonal affective disorder. I just found the entire season to be dark and bleak. Needless to say, when I found Altenew Academy and started taking online crafting classes it perked me right up! It’s amazing how learning something… Read More »
I’m calling this the Packed Heart Card! It’s a mixed media card with what feels like a little bit of almost everything! I’ve got Glitter Glaze from Brutus Monroe that I used the Flowing Drops stencil with from Altenew. Then there is the alcohol ink heart cut with the new Sunny Studio scalloped and stitched hearts. The Love… Read More »
I felt so inspired to create today for so many reasons! I got home to find my new goodies from the January Sunny Studio Stamps release. I really enjoyed the sneak peeks that they gave us and had a few things on my list…those 6 x 6″ patterned papers for one! My company is gone and I actually… Read More »
A big thank you to Altenew! Altenew sent exclusive free stamp sets to customers with a nice card and lots of coupon codes. I finally had time to play with this gift yesterday and boy, did I have fun! I used a technique that I learned maybe 18 years ago from my Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Peggy Parpan. At… Read More »
This time of year between Christmas and New Year’s Day always feels like a very reflective period of time for me. I always take the time to reflect on what went well over the last year and what did I achieve. Did I reach any goals that I set at the end of last year? Did I become… Read More »