This month’s August Hedgehog Hollow Card Kit was ridiculously cute. It was actual hedgehog stamps with a nod to traveling in London. I’ve spent the last 2 days practicing coloring in hedgehogs with what few Copic markers that I own. As you will see, it is a technique that I need to continue to practice!! I used this… Read More »
It seems to be that time of year when you see the flamingos everywhere. Several new stamps have been released with these fabulous birds as their main image. I still couldn’t resist buying Catherine Pooler’s new Stamp of Approval Tropical Paradise set. The fantastic set of leaves and fronds along with the amazing sentiments just called to me. … Read More »
As you know, I’ve been taking a lot of classes. Besides Altenew Academy, I’m taking classes with 3 other instructors as well. I just felt like it was time to explore the world beyond Stampin’ Up! and see what other products are out there. I can’t be an expert without continuously expanding my knowledge and skills base. That… Read More »
That’s right! I was cleaning my craft room and sorting through retiring stamp sets when I cam across the Blended Blooms set. It’s retiring at the end of this month and will no longer be available for purchase through Stampin’ Up! I purchased it two years ago to practice using the alcohol markers that Stampin’ Up! had come… Read More »
Step Up A Single Layer Card With Embellishments!I Have you ever made a single layer card, or any card for that matter, and the next day you decided that you could have added just a couple of details to make it more of a “WOW!” card? Yesterday I shared a nice and easy single layer card that used… Read More »
Celebrating You Swap Card: How To Mass Produce Cards! I did a crazy thing…I signed up to participate in a card swap! Why is that crazy? You have to make 20+ of the same card! Of course, I didn’t design an easy card! One of the conditions of the swap was that the card must be a “demonstrator… Read More »
Make 8 Quick Gift Tags + Free Printable Tag Recipe And Video! If you haven’t started making your gift tags yet, here is a quick idea! I made 8 cards in 30 minutes! To make it even easier for you, I created a quick video to show you how I made one of the cards and I’ve created… Read More »
3 Techniques To Combine For Great Holiday Tags! Don’t you love when someone asks, “How’d you do that?”! I still love when that happens! When I released pictures of my Black Friday Grab Bag specials, I showed the tags that I had made using a combination of 3 great techniques! The 3 Techniques: Heat embossing The Chalkboard Technique… Read More »
Want a super simple card for any occasion? I have one to share with you today! I’ve created it as a thank you card, but any sentiment for any occasion would work here! It’s pretty, right? This is one layer, two colors and two stamps! That’s it! Check out the supply list! (Click on the pictures for more… Read More »
How about another work of art card idea? When I first saw this stamp set, I knew that it had possibilities. Honestly, I had no idea how much fun it would be to create so many completely different cards with this one very versatile stamp set! Plus, doesn’t it just make you feel artsy? (You know it does!)… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! had me at, “It coordinates”! That’s right. I’m that easy! If there is a stamp set that coordinates with a punch, framelits or a paper, I’m sold! I must have it! The About the Label stamp set coordinates with the Little Labels Punch Pack and the images are just adorable. I can’t decide whether I love… Read More »
3 quick cards from one simple sketch! When I feel like I need a little inspiration to get my creativity flowing, I always start with a card sketch! Once I create my sketch, the ideas just seem to start popping out of my head! It helps to have great materials to work with as well. I am finding… Read More »
Need a last minute quick ad easy treat box? Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! I’ve created a video tutorial to show you how to quickly create a little treat box for a small candy treat. I’ve used the FREE Sale-A-Bration Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper and a fun punch technique to create my flower! How pretty is this little flower? … Read More »
Check out the video tutorial for this quick and easy Calm Christmas card. Stampin’ Up! hit a home run with this stamp set! You can create quick, yet elegant cards with a sentiment for the outside and a second sentiment for the inside of the card! How pretty are these colors for Christmas? It’s not the traditional red… Read More »
I’ve been playing with background stamping. I’m trying things that are outside the stamp case! Yesterday, I posted a video tutorial and card idea for clear block background stamping. Today, I have a tutorial on making a Faux Animal Print background. I just love the look that I got using cut up pieces of the left over rubber… Read More »