Bright pops of color are perfect for today’s floral birthday cards. For my November submission into Altenew’s Inspiration Challenge, I’ve opted for pink Gardenia’s layered atop a trellis background. See below for the inspiration photo, and keep scrolling to see how I used that inspiration to create 2 bright birthday 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
Fall Thanks
The autumn palette and thank you’s go hand in hand. These fall thanks cards are perfect for the season, and fun to create. For the full video tutorial, click below to link over to my YouTube channel. Otherwise, keep on scrolling. Alcohol Ink Panel These cards start with an alcohol Continue Reading
Quick Thank You
Today’s quick Thank You card is just that – fast to put together. I’m working with previously created backgrounds, some Distress Spray Stain, and a sentiment die to complete. Check you my YouTube channel to see the video tutorial – link is below! Let’s get started! For these quick thank Continue Reading
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is here! Well, I am a day early, but the celebration has already started! Today’s card includes some Stampers Anonymous Mini Cats and simple ink blending using Distress Oxides. So join me and get ready for a Happy Halloween! To see the video tutorial, click below. Otherwise, keep on Continue Reading
Peek-a-Boo Slimline Card
This Peek-a-Boo Slimline card is perfect for a little one! Brightly colored animals and a fun flip card front is the focus of this cute card. Click below for the video tutorial, or keep scrolling to see how I created this Peek-a-Boo Slimline card! This card begins with some Copic Continue Reading
Simple Layering
Layering is a basic technique to add interest to a card. Today, there are numerous die sets for simple layering. Today’s card utilizes Pinkfresh Studio dies and a fun pop-out stamp to create a card with simple layering, but fantastic results. To watch the video tutorial, click the link below. Continue Reading
Ink Blended Die Cut
Today’s ink blended die cut card demonstrates that seasonal cards can be created without specific seasonal elements. In other words, I’m using Halloween colors and an intricate die cut to create a Halloween ink blended die cut card. For the full video tutorial (in case my convoluted ramblings have lost Continue Reading
Fall Thank You
Autumn is my favorite season of the year – the perfect temperatures (especially the crisp air in the evenings), the gorgeous colors of leaves changing, the gathering of family and friends. In deference, my cards turn towards embodying what the season means for me. Today’s fall thank you is a Continue Reading