This would make a great inspirational card – ‘You can bug me anytime’ is the perfect way to tell someone you are there for them! Coupled with this cute punch art Lady Bug flitting around the flowers, this is a quick and easy card to make.
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Continue readingI love a fun-fold card – the ladies who come to my classes love to create something just a little out of the ordinary and today’s card with video is just that.
I used the goodies from the newly released Sun Prints Collection, which has a stamp set with coordinating dies, the Fern 3D embossing folder and the very pretty Sun Prints decorative paper, scroll down for more info on the supplies, which are available separately or as a whole collection – you choose!. I have also thrown in one of the new in-colors ~ Tahitian Tide which pairs very well with Night of Navy.
Continue readingWhat a great sentiment for a card – it can be used for just about any occasion, especially one of those times when you feel like sending a card to someone you know needs cheering up, letting them know you are thinking about them.
This card is a bit of a punch fest – using 3 to create the embellishments in what is a very simple card.
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Continue readingYou have probably picked up over the years that I love punches! They are quick and easy to use – I used the Lady Bird Builder Punch to create the sweet little honey bee on today’s card.
While I am very fond of shabby chic/vintage style cards I don’t make them very often as I run out of ideas, however the ink sponging technique with a little water coloring is a great way to start. Read on to see the card and video on creating the honey bee.
Continue readingDaffodils are one of the first things that start to appear above ground after the long winter months, they are so bright and cheerful. So imagine my delight when the Jan – June mini catalog, and now the new 2022 – 2023 Annual catalog has the Daffodil Daydream and coordinating Daffodil Dies so we can use them in our card crafting throughout the year.
Read on to see the video on how to cut and assemble the daffodils into a slimline, any occasion card.
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Continue readingAs I explain in today’s video, Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper has designs on both side of each sheet, usually both sides a very pretty and you need to decide which one to have facing out and which to stick down to your card. Today’s fun fold showcases both sides of the paper so no decision necessary!
Continue readingToday’s card is the result of a happy accident – Using the Artistic Dies I cut the silhouette in black card for an idea I was playing with, only to find it was not working for me, so set it aside for a while. I hate waste so after a few days I was determined to do ‘something’ with it – and I really do like the result!
Continue readingThe Happy Hedgehog Stamp Set has just the cutest little hedgehogs, blossom tree, birds, butterflies and a toadstool – perfect for making some spring time cards. I have used it to make a thank you card and chosen Garden Green and Flirty Flamingo for my colors.
Continue readingWish a peaceful Easter and Passover to my wonderful followers.
Last week I shared a ‘do it yourself’ one sheet wonder (check it out here) , today I have taken one of the 6 x 4 pieces of Abstract Beauty Specialty Paper ~ cut it into sections to create 2 very pretty ‘any occasion’ cards.
Continue readingMy sister has always had a soft spot for hedgehogs, in the UK they are common and welcome visitors to gardens as they feed on the things that feed on the plants! I was really surprised to learn that they can be house pets here in the US!
Today’s card features the Happy Hedgehog Bundle, a stamp set with a coordinating punch!
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