From ‘How’ to ‘Wow’ #6: Mama & Baby Bluebirds

  Here is another very simple card sketch with oh-so-elegant results! Notice that the “shapes” on the sketch don’t necessarily have to be “shapes” on the finished card. I replaced the orange “scalloped circle” with the larger bird image and the green “scalloped ovals” with the stamped leaves images.  …

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Tutorial: Best of Friends!

  This happy pair are the Best of Friends!  This fun and easy to make card will be a big hit with your best friend too!     Cut Cardstock: Card base: Terracotta Tile – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ Second Layer: Basic Black – 5…

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From ‘How’ to ‘Wow’ #5: Floral Essence Birthday

  This simple card sketch may not look very enticing at first glance, but add different textures, layers, and Glimmer Paper, and you turn this sketch into a beautiful card!   Cut Cardstock: Card base: Whisper White – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ Second Layer: Soft…

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Tutorial: Faux Silk Technique

  The Faux Silk technique lends itself very well to any ‘solid’ type stamps and the Beautiful Friendship stamp set is perfect for this. If you’ve never tried the Faux Silk technique, it is a very simple way to help create an elegant card. If you’ve done this before and…

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From ‘How’ to ‘Wow’ #4: Hello Birdie

  Here is another simple card sketch you can use to create an elegant card. Using Designer Paper for the triangle shapes on the bottom as well as embossing the background layer with the Subtle embossing folder are quick and easy ways to add interest to the design. For the…

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