Welcome! Glad you stopped by. I’ve got a fun group of cards today; all utilizing only cardstock and dies. If you have any paper pads like I do, you will want to read on! I like using paper pads in cardmaking as the stacks are comprised of complimentary colors and Continue Reading
C Clark
Card Making Basics 3 – Dyes, Pigments and Hybrids – Oh My!
It’s time for another installment of card making basics. Last week, we discussed stamping, now we are going to talk about ink options and selection! When it comes to stamping, there are so many ink and color options it can often become overbearing. Setting color options aside for now, most Continue Reading
Fun with Stamping
Today I’ve got some bold colors and simple stamping to create two fantastic cards! Quick and easy, this pair is sure to please. Using The Stamp Market’s Striped stamp set and the Misti Stamping Tool, I stamped stripes on a couple panels of Neenah 80lb Solar White cardstock. Ink colors Continue Reading
Card Making Basics 2 – Stamping
I grew up in the craft business, and for as long as I can remember I have loved stamping. After working craft shows with my mother, I would take my earnings and select a stamp or two from a fellow craft vendor. At the time, only rubber, wood mounted stamps Continue Reading
Embossed Thank You Card
Today’s card combines a couple techniques for a simple, yet elegant look. I combined two stamp sets, both from Simon Says Stamp, a couple Distress Oxide colors, and some embossing powder. I started with a card panel cut from Neenah Classic Crest 80lb cardstock. Using Mowed Lawn and Fossilized Amber, Continue Reading
Watercolor Sweetest Birthday Card
I am just loving Colorado Craft Company’s July release of their BIG & bold collection and had to pull out the Sweetest Birthday Cone set for some fun today. I started by embossing the image with black embossing powder from ranger, then continued onto some easy watercoloring. This ice cream Continue Reading
Card Making Basics – 1 The Basics
Learn the basics on making a handmade card!
Christmas in July
Easy Christmas utilizing layered stamps.
Quick Birthday Card
I love spending time in my craft room. I either set up my iPad with some of my favorite youtubers playing, or plug into an audio book. I’m also a mom, and that means sometimes it’s hard to find time to be in the craft room. I’ve found a little Continue Reading
Elegant Die Cut Card – Spellbinders Dies
Welcome! I have a lovely card today that draws its interest from layered die cuts and easy ink blending. I love to layer easy techniques to create stunning results. Today’s card is a 6” x 6” square. As I only have 8.5” x 11” cardstock, I cut one 6” x Continue Reading