Embossing a piece of vellum with the Parisian Flourish embossing folder makes a lovely backdrop for the cherry blossom branch from the Forever Blossoms stamp set. Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Pool Party – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ Vellum Layer: Vellum – 5…
What better flower to welcome Spring than the tulip? The bouquet of beautiful tulips on this card are perfect for an Easter card, Mother’s Day, or birthday. The stamps in this set are some of the distINKtive stamps that Stampi’Up! offers and they produce just the right amount of…
If you’re anything like me, you love to create some very stepped-up cards that are your “masterpieces.” There are times, though, when I just want to make something quickly, yet still be pleased with the results of having a card with lots of details to it. The ‘Peaceful Poppies…
January 25th marks the beginning of Chinese New Year, and this year it is the Year of the Rat! Based on the lunar calendar, the Year of the Rat is the first in the Chinese zodiac cycle and occurs every 12 years. While it may be more of a…
Stampin’Up! has recently introduced stamp sets that are reversible, the latest one being ‘Mountain Air’ (which is in the 2020 Mini Catalog). One side of the stamp is solid and the other side is detailed. Have you tried using any reversible stamps yet? They are not hard to use,…
This sweet little ladybug looks right at home with the poppies on this fun-fold card. Many layers on the card help make it look so special. Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Whisper White – 11″ x 4 1 /4″, score at 5 1/2″ and 2 3/4″ Card Front Layers: …
The Heartfelt Bundle is one of the new Valentine sets in the current mini catalog, and when paired with the From My Heart Designer Paper, it can make a gorgeous classic Valentine for someone special in your life! Here’s one that I created that uses lots of layers and traditional…
Last week we ushered in 2020 by celebrating in various ways. Many people attended or hosted parties, had a special “night on the town,” went to dinner and a movie, or stayed home and watched TV to see the ball drop in Times Square. However you celebrated, I hope…
Color plays a very integral role in designing cards and other papercraft projects – they can be bright or subtle, light or dark, bold or pastel. The Pantone Color Institute recently announced the Color of the Year for 2020 and it is called ‘Classic Blue.’ The Pantone color matching…
As we begin another New Year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your support in following me on Facebook, Pinterest and my blog. Thanks also to those of you who are local and attend my classes and order supplies from me. To those of you on…
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