Valentine’s Day Card for Men

Valentine’s Day is this week and I’ve created a great card for my husband that is masculine, yet still ‘Valentine-y’. Simplicity meets sophistication in this traditional Valentine’s card for men. Supplies Gina K Cardstock in Black Onyx and Cherry Red Sunny Studio Quilted Hearts Embossing Folder VersaMark Watermark Ink Close Continue Reading

Alcohol Ink Background

I love creating alcohol ink backgrounds! Watching how the inks interact with each other is mesmerizing and absolutely gorgeous card panels can be created. Utilize your alcohol ink background with a simple card design in today’s tutorial! Supplies Alcohol Ink background – already prepared Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Continue Reading

Easy Die Cut Card

Handmade cards do not always require a large amount of time and/or skill. Sometimes, simple is better. Today’s card is a great example – pairing die cuts and a simple stamp to complete. Tools Cardstock – Gina K cardstock in: Cherry Red, Honey Mustard, Fresh Asparagus and Kraft. Dies – Continue Reading

Easy Watercolor Card

Today’s card includes an easy to watercolor panel that is perfect for both beginners and seasoned painters alike. Tools Watercolor Paper – Canson XL Watercolor Stamp –  Simon Says Stamp Emma Background Heat Embossing – VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, Ranger Copper Embossing Powder, Wagner Heat Tool Watercolor Paints – KURETAKE Continue Reading

Ink Blended Thank You

Distress Oxides make for beautiful ink blending, and paired with Altenew’s Leaf Burst stencil one can’t go wrong! A simple die cut greeting keeps this card a quick project. Let’s Get Started! I started with a panel cut from Bristol paper, which is great for ink blending. Using repositionable glue, Continue Reading

Fall Happy Birthday Shaker Card

Today’s card incorporates fall colors and a great embossing and die cutting set from Sizzix (Happy Birthday). An addition of colorful sequins makes this shaker perfect for the intended recipient. Embossing & Watercoloring To start, I used the Sizzix Happy Birthday embossing folder to emboss a panel of watercolor paper. Continue Reading

Fall Wreath

Fall has officially arrived in the south and today’s card is perfect for the season. Concord & 9th’s Turnabout Jig and Wreath Turnabout Stamps make a great focal point – especially paired with Simon Says Stamp inks! Card Setup An A2 sized card base cut from Gina K Kraft cardstock Continue Reading

Copic Coloring and Color Blending

Today’s card combines masking, Copic coloring and ink blending using Distress Oxide inks. A blend of techniques culminates in a fun, Halloween card. Stamping & Masking To start, I stamped a couple images from the Simon Says Stamp Trick of Treat set using Hero Arts Intense Black ink. This ink Continue Reading

Halloween Wreath Card

Today, I have a fun Halloween Wreath tutorial that is easy to complete, and incorporates all the fun Halloween colors! Utilizing Gina K’s Wreath Builder template and a random stamp set I’ve had in my stash, this card brings together whimsical colors and spooky shapes to fun effect. Let’s get Continue Reading