Tutorial: One Simple Daisy

  Daisies have been one of my favorite flowers since childhood. The simple yet elegant flower petals have always had an appeal to me. As an adult, I love daisies and daisy-like flowers in my garden as well. The range of colors and relative ease of care offer a long…

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Tutorial: Keeping in Touch (“Thinking of You” Card)

  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…

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Tutorial: Ornate Bouquet

  Here is a lovely bouquet inspired by the colors of the coordinating Ornate Garden Designer Series Paper. The Stampin’ Blends markers make it so easy to color!       Cut Cardstock:  Card Base: Old Olive – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ First Layer: Terra Cotta…

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Tutorial: Light and Peace Angel

  You can’t go wrong with angels when you want to make an elegant Christmas card. This angel from the Light and Peace stamp set is simple yet elegant when gold embossed and highlighted with just a hint of color.     Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Night of Navy – 8…

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Tutorial: Bridgefold Merry Moose

  A bridgefold card is easy to make but produces very impressive results. It has a 3-D effect, making the moose on this card appear to be walking in front of the cabin.   Cut Cardstock:      Card Base: Shaded Spruce – 8″ x 4 1/4″, score on the…

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