I have a great niece who just had her 12th birthday, it is so hard to make cards for youngsters (well it is for me!) kinda no longer children but not quite adults yet either! Todays card features a die cut that I colored with alcohol markers then double heat embossed to give it a super duper shine
Continue readingI am starting to think about decorative elements for my junk journal, the signatures (pages) are done and I am still trying to summon up the courage to make a cover and sew them in. So a little prevarication means I have some pretty embellishments to add once I face that task 🙂
Continue readingNever 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!
Continue readingLearn 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 readingI 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 readingMaking 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 readingWhat 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 readingI started my green foliaged themed junk journal around this time last year, it has been slow going as I have had one or two things going on 🙂 but I have been dipping into my JJJ occasionally and switching my camera on so I can share my ideas as I go along. Today’s video shares how I make a library pocket with a journaling tag.
Continue readingCircles……….. 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 readingI 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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