Hello there! Glad you could be here today. I had my 9 year old daughter in the craft room today and she loves creating! I thought it would be fun for her to try out one of my Turnabout stamps from Concord & 9th, and she did wonderfully with it! Continue Reading
Hot Foil and Layering Stamps
Hello! I have a great card project for you today which showcases a couple different techniques. Individually, each technique can bring great outcomes. Yet, when used together, they can bring phenomenal results! To start things off, I started with a card panel cut from Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. I Continue Reading
2 Cards from 1 Die
I had so much fun ink smooshing the other day (check out this post for details on how to do it), I had to pull out my inks for some more fun today. This time, I used Distress Oxide inks in Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin and Squeezed Lemonade. I layered Continue Reading
Ink Smooshing!
Ink what?! Ink Smooshing! This is a fun technique that only requires a few supplies. Some ink, acrylic blocks, water and paper is really all you need! When it comes to ink, Distress Inks and Distress Oxides work wonderfully, though any water-based ink will work great. For paper, Canson Watercolor Continue Reading
5 Ways to Use a Layered Background Die
I love layered die cuts, but the cost can be a bit hard on the budget at times. Today, I have some fun and easy techniques for you that will help stretch your use of layering dies.
Floral See-Through Card
Today, I have a fun project that highlights the Freestyle Florals & Die created by Mama Elephant. Fairly simple to put together, but a little on the time consuming side. Even so, I had a fun time crafting today. I saw this technique on YouTube, created by Jennifer McGuire. She Continue Reading
Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit – More Cards!
I knew it wouldn’t take long for me to pull out my July Card kit from Simon Says Stamp again. The bee’s bring me joy, and hopefully they will do the same for those I send my cards to! I started with a mat cut from light blue cardstock, then Continue Reading
Simple Rainbow Cards using 1 Die
I had so much fun working with rainbow colors the other day, I decided to pull out my colors for another bit of creating. Today, I’m utilizing one die, and showcasing a few different ways it can be used to create simple, yet beautiful cards. I started by pulling out Continue Reading
1 Background Die, 2 Cards
Hello! Today, I have two cards created by utilizing one background die. One card utilizes the die cut itself, the other makes use of the negative space left behind. This a great way to fully utilize your supplies, and it’s easy to do as well! I started by using Distress Continue Reading
Hello Lovely Floral Card
Hello, I am glad you are here! Today’s card is duo-chromatic, yet the simple color palette does not detract from its beauty. I love the easy elegance of silver paired with lavender, and today’s card is a knockout! Let’s get started! I chose to work with Altenew’s Dahlia Blossoms stamp Continue Reading