Tutorial: Pretty Purple Rose

  One simple wild rose in shades of purple is complimented beautifully with a coordinating ribbon and bow.     Cut Cardstock:      Card Base: Very Vanilla – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″      First Layer: Highland Heather – 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″,…

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Tutorial: Merry Marigolds

  Mango Melody ink turns these flowers into ‘Merry Marigolds’. The bright color is striking against the Whisper White background, and pearls add just enough ‘bling’ to balance the Baker’s Twine bow.     Cut Cardstock:      Card Base: Mango Melody – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at…

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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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