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Never too Early for Christmas is our challenge this time. Whoa! still thinking about Halloween and Thanksgiving! but here we go, I’m going for lots of sparkle!
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2025 Flip Over Desk Calendar ~ September
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For the last 4 – 5 years I have designed and enjoyed making my flip over desk calendar for the ladies who came to my classes. As I have done for the last few years I am going to be sharing one at the start of each month. Like last year, I recognize not everyone is into making 3D items so have created a card for each month, using elements from the calendar for that month. .
Here we are on the cusp of autumn, the leaves are starting to turn here in the UK. So today I share, September pumpkins and rustic leaves, with a very easy fancy fold for the card alternative.
Continue readingOranges and Lemons Stencil and Masking Techniques
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Learn the art of stencil and masking techniques to elevate your card making skills! Today’s card and video, I take a simple mask and some inks to create a fresh and bright design. Adding textures and patterns, stencil and masking techniques are a game-changer for card craft enthusiasts. I also share how to use blending brushes to achieve a seamless blend of colors and create stunning background for your cards.
Continue readingDIY Album for Artist Trading Cards
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Are you tired of storing your precious Artist Trading Cards in a cluttered and disorganized way? Look no further! In this video, I share a creative storage solution that will keep your cards safe and easily accessible. I’m using laminator pockets to create a DIY album that’s not only functional but also visually appealing. Also laugh along with me when I goober up crimping the spine at the end – although I have it sorted now!!!!!
Continue readingEasy Kintsugi Technique Trading Card Video Tutorial
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I have been making these tiny art pieces for a little over a year and I have shared a couple on my blog. I just love making artist trading cards, they are quick and uses up odds and ends that you might have on your work bench. If you care to check my You Tube channel you will find videos on over 50 of these little gems!!
In this video I show a quick & easy technique to create a Kintsugi effect without dies, stamps or embossing folders.
Continue readingChallenge # 199 ~ Clean & Simple
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Making simple cards is not something I am good at! As I explain in video I needed a sympathy card, not easy at the best of times but a masculine one is even harder. I chose to simply use stamps, ink & paper bringing in a little scoring technique and finishing off with a few pearl embellishments.
Continue readingQuick & Simple Welcome to Your New Home
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What better way to greet your new neighbors than by slipping a charming handmade card through their letterbox? With just a few pieces of cardstock, some ink, and a dash of die-cutting magic, you can whip up this delightful card that will offer your new neighbors a truly heartwarming welcome.
Continue readingInspire. Create. Stamping Challenges # 198 ~ Circles
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Circles……….. I pondered over this for a while then decided to create a circular Double Easel card, itself with lots of circles within it! As I explain in the video, masculine cards are a real struggle for me so I set myself an additional challenge to make this one for the fellas.
Continue readingAnother Sophisticated Anniversary Card
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I shared an anniversary card the other day (see link below) with die cuts and shimmer paint and promised I would share how I stumbled across the shimmer technique. Today’s card is an unusual size for me (I explain why in the video) and it is full of different techniques that can be used collectively and on their own to create an impact.
Continue readingFunky Folds Hop ! ~ August
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Welcome to the Funky Folds Hop ~ a community for like minded paper crafters who love to make cards with funky folds and to share our ideas. Funky actually means “modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way” so hang onto your hats and see what the talented artisans have to offer 🙂
We don’t have a specific theme ” anything goes” it is all about the fold!! Todays card came about purely by accident – as I explain in the video I was contacted about a card that was not my creation but I was intrigued by it so played around with the idea until I came up with a Triangle Pop Up Card
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