I wanted to make a different kind of greeting card so this pocket card was perfect! I’m going to teach you how to make this pocket card too! PLUS I’m taking you down Memory Lane because tomorrow, August 27, 2021 is my 24th Stampaversary! I’m so excited to share how to make this special pocket card while also sharing my…
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Why Do I Think Alcohol Based Markers Are Perfect For Card Making?
Alcohol based markers are perfect for creating vibrant shading and leaving no marks or streaks when coloring. I’ve got tips to share. I stamped my images using Memento Black ink since I’ll be using alcohol based markers—that’s an important first step! I thought the NEW ‘Delivering Cheer’ stamp set (New Mini Catalog on page 32) was the perfect stamp set…
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Know How I Make Picture Perfect Greeting Cards? It Starts With ‘Reflected in Nature’
The ‘Reflected in Nature’ stamp set gave me the ability to make picture perfect greeting cards easily. Great masculine card ideas too! Don’t overlook this stamp set! I want you to have as much fun with this stamp as I have and make lots and lots of picture perfect greeting cards! I have several cards to share with y’all and…
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Coloring Stamped Images: The Magic With 3 Different Techniques For Perfect Greeting Cards
I’m working on fall cards so it’s the perfect time to share 3 techniques for coloring stamped images. I used pretty pumpkins this time! I knew when I saw the NEW ‘Pretty Pumpkins’ stamp set (mini catalog) that I wanted to try coloring stamped images in different ways. had so much fun playing with these coloring techniques that I have…
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Can You Believe Handmade Fall Cards Are This Easy To Make?
Can you believe the fall season is just around the corner? I’ve got some fall cards and ideas you can make easily. I’ve got 3 cards to show you today that feature the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Leaves Stamp set and coordinating dies. I’m also going to show you how to die cut leaves from copper foil cardstock–my favorite! For my…
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Make Thank You Cards In Simple To Follow Steps | DIY Card Ideas
I love how these cards turned out and I can’t wait to teach you how to make thank you cards that can be made with simple to follow steps. This sweet Thank You card was made with the new Nature’s Harvest stamp set and it is perfect to make & send any time of the year. You can make thank…
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Creative Ways to Make a Greeting Card? Try The Acrylic Block Stamping Technique
Have you thought of using your acrylic block for a fun stamping technique? I created a watercolor background for my cards with this block technique. When you use the acrylic block stamping technique you get so much versatility–change the inks, the stamps and you get very different looking cards! I am going to walk you through how to make 3…
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Make Christmas Cards in July for Stress Free Holidays & Easy Card Layout
Christmas in July is a real thing! Get a stress free start to your Christmas crafts! Make Christmas cards ahead of time with a fantastic card layout that is quick and easy. These cards are featuring the ‘Tidings & Trimmings’ bundle by Stampin’ Up! If you don’t have this bundle no worries; grab any other stamps and designer or scrapbook…
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Do You Know The Easy Way To Use The Retiform Technique?
Tried the retiform technique in your card making, scrapbooking or other paper craft projects? You’re in for a treat with this easy method. Next month I will be celebrating 24 years as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! I was thinking back to some card making techniques from the past. I decided it was a great time to bring the retiform technique…
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