Altenew is celebrating their 6th anniversary and I was lucky enough to receive a sweet gift from them for being a valued customer. My gift, which I dearly love, is a customized stamp set titled A Gift for You. This stamp set is the highlight for today’s card tutorial. I Continue Reading
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Moon-Themed Card
Today’s moon-themed card is an easy project with a fantastic focal point. Using Altenew’s layering stamps gives the moon a very realistic look, while simple colors keep the card masculine and perfect great for both boys and men. This moon-themed card is a great project for beginner card makers. Supplies Continue Reading
Layered 3D Floral Cards
I enjoy 3D floral images, especially using them as die cuts. Altenew has so many Make a Flower sets, and I absolutely love every set in my collection. Today’s cards utilize one of Altenew’s Make a Flower sets, Flourishing Zinnia. I’m also using Altenew inks, as they are available in Continue Reading
Simple Cards Using Layering Stamps
Layering stamps are great at creating intricate stamped images. This, in turn, allows for simplicity in card design which still appears elegant and complete. Today, I utilize one stamp set to create two cards that are sophisticated, though simple in design. Altenew’s In My Thoughts stamp set and die are Continue Reading
Embellishing with Die Cuts
Die cuts are fantastic for bringing interest to an otherwise boring concept. Simple additions, I love utilizing them in my card designs. Card 1 Today’s card starts with a panel created using Black Soot Distress Oxide ink and Altenew’s Broken Chevron stencil. After ink blending over the stencil and adhering 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.
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
Happy 4th of July!
In celebration of Independence Day, I’ve created a couple patriotic cards. I’ve had an itch for some watercoloring and wanted to use the new Simon Says Stamp Round and Round background stamp, so I indulged both those cravings with todays cards. After cutting a couple panels cut from Canson XL Continue Reading