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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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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Tutorial: Purple Birthday Bouquet

  The shades of purple contrasted with light green really add to the elegance of this card. Multiple layers, textures and embellishments make this card a “work of art.”     Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Purple Posy – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ Second Layer: Whisper…

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