I have been sending cards out to several of my family members and friends especially during this pandemic where we are all social distancing and are on “lockdown.” In turn, I have been receiving calls from them telling me how much the card I sent brightened their day, made…
Here’s another card to make for “happy mail” to send someone while we are facing this pandemic and practicing social distancing. It’s also a lovely card to make as a birthday card. Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Rococo Rose – 8 1/2″ x 5…
The current world-wide pandemic we are all facing has left thousands, if not millions of people feeling lonely, apprehensive, frustrated, and anxious. The “huggers” among us are going through withdrawal, grandparents can’t hug grandchildren, friends can’t offer a supportive hug to friends, families can’t visit other family members living…
This fancy fold card is a “card within a card” and features the Magnolia Blooms stamp set, which is not in the annual catalog but is an offering in the Beginner Brochure available through Stampin’Up. The Magnolia Lane Designer Paper and gold embossing lend to the elegance of this…
Here is another project focusing on the Magnolia Blooms stamp set and Magnolia Lane Designer Paper. One simple flower from the Magnolia Blooms stamp set is offset perfectly with three different Designer Papers. Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Whisper White – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, Score at 4…
It’s Magnolia Week! Here’s the first in a series of projects made with the Magnolia Blooms stamp set and Magnolia Lane Designer Paper. The Magnolia Blooms stamp set is not in the annual catalog, but is available through the Beginner Brochure. It is a lovely compliment to…
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. …
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…
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…
Take this simple card sketch and turn it into a beautiful card that’s sure to please the person who receives it! Notice on this sketch I replaced the center “layer” with the stamped rose as the focal point. I also added more layers with the coordinating color to give…
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