Last week I shared how I swatch my paint and watercolor collections, along with showcasing Altenew Artists’ Watercolor 24 Pan Set and Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers Winter Wonderland Set. This week, I’m using these watercolors to create 2 simple floral cards. This is my go-to technique for watercoloring that is Continue Reading
Card Techniques
Ink Blending and Embossing
Today’s ink blending and embossing holiday cards are absolutely gorgeous! As the title suggests, this card consists of an ink blended panel, paired with gold heat embossing. A few added elements make these cards absolutely perfect! Check out the link below to see the full tutorial on my YouTube Channel Continue Reading
Turnabout and Heat Embossing
Using Turnabout stamps by Concord & 9th are great at obtaining cohesive, multi-inked card panels. Have you wondered at including heat embossing into the process? If so, today’s post is definitely for you! I’m combining a Turnabout and Heat Embossing and giving you all the tricks to do it successfully Continue Reading
Texture Paste and Ink Blending
Texture Paste is a great way to add some interest to handmade cards. Texture paste and ink blending are even more amazing! Today’s tutorial includes some simple ink blending and texture paste application over a stencil, then a quick die cut sentiment to finish the project off. To see the Continue Reading
Distress Spray Stain
Have you tried ink smooshing yet? If not, prepare to be amazed. I’m using Distress Spray Stain today to achieve some fantastic backgrounds which are then layered into some fabulous cards. To make it even better, I’m using a few more goodies from Simon Says Stamp’s Stamptember release. For the Continue Reading
Foiling 2 Ways
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Today, I have two ways to add foil to your card projects – one which uses a laminator, the other only needs a die cutting machine. To watch the tutorial, click the video below. Otherwise, keep on reading to see foiling 2 ways! Foiling 2 Continue Reading
Simple Watercolor Flower Card
I enjoy watercoloring, though I have no trained aptitude for it. What I like from watercoloring is the color variations and the organic nature that water brings to the overall effect. Today’s simple watercolor flower card is a result of one of my favorite techniques using watercolors made even easier Continue Reading
Layered Floral Card
When I was a kid stamping, to achieve multi-colored stamped images I had to use specialized markers to color my stamps prior to making impressions. Now, there are so many options for multi-colored stamping, including layering sets and rotating sets. Today’s layered floral card is a simple introduction to layering. Continue Reading
Handmade Card with Easy, Beautiful Background
Creating handmade cards doesn’t need to be difficult! Create a handmade card with an easy, beautiful background by combining only a few easy techniques and supplies! Supplies Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock: 110lb for card base and die cutting Canson XL Watercolor Paper The Stamp Market Diamond Tile Background Continue Reading
Patterned Paper Flower Card
Today’s patterned paper flower card is a great way to utilize some of the gorgeous papers available. Many different stamp sets and dies work great for this technique, and the sky is the limit with the possibilities. So, grab some of your patterned paper and create a flower card with Continue Reading