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.
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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
Continue readingToday’s challenge is to use a card sketch. Card Sketches are an amazing way to unleash your creativity! They guide you in placing your elements, and in today’s video, I’m diving into that process! With the freedom to choose colors, greetings, and my focal point, the sketch leads the way for where to put everything on my card.
Continue readingFor 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. .
So today I share, Fireworks for the Fourth!!
Continue readingIt is no secret I find cards for the fellas in my life a challenge, but I saw a die set with cogs and I knew I was onto a winner! Although I have made it as a birthday card… don’t you think it would make a great one for Father’s Day? Check out the video on how today’s card came together!
Continue readingI am enjoying seeing the days get longer, the snowdrops and daffodils in flower and the trees just starting to show buds where their leaves and blossom will appear in the coming weeks ………. it is March already!!
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. .
So today I share, St. Paddy’s Day!
Continue readingThis just has to be one of my most favorist (its a word) color combos – Highland Heather with Soft Seafoam, they just go together in my mind, soft but fresh! This is a very quick and easy card to make using Stamps, Ink and Paper and has a bit of a WOW factor. #Simplestamping
Continue readingGood morning everyone! Well I missed a post on Tuesday! I am so thick with allergies that I have kinda lost track of the days! But I have a great selection of cards to share with you featuring the Iconic Celebrations 6 x 6 Decorative Paper Pack. This pack has a variety of designs covering a variety of different themes, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s to name a few, the video shows you all in the pack.
Continue readingIt is a few months since the new in-colors were launched, I know I have shared Pretty in Pink but I don’t think Shy Shamrock has made it to the top of the pile until today! A very simple card using ink, stamps, card and a couple of punches (with some bling of course!)
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Once again I am thrilled to be taking part in the Ink . Stamp . Share blog hop. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!®️Demonstrators from around the globe here to bring you inspiration through creativity!
You will have either arrived from Tammy’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . We do not have a theme, but each of the talented artisans showcase what they are working on at this time each month. There will be techniques, fancy folds, 3D, new products and ideas – a veritable treasure chest for you to draw on every month.
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