I’m thrilled to join this month’s Simon Says Instagram challenge, featuring patterned paper as the star of the show! Rummaging through my stash, I fell in love with the stunning Damask Love Life’s a Party paper. This gorgeous paper was the perfect starting point for a special birthday card for my mom. To make thisContinue reading “PATTERNED PAPER PERFECTION”
Author Archives: Michelle Langley
SUPPORT FRIENDS THROUGH CANCER
When someone is battling cancer, it can be challenging to know how to best support them. One thoughtful way to show you care is by creating handmade cards. Handmade cards are more than just a piece of paper with words on it; they represent time, effort, and thoughtfulness. For someone battling cancer, receiving a handmadeContinue reading “SUPPORT FRIENDS THROUGH CANCER”
MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Hello and welcome! I’ve been on a mission lately to organize my craft room. Currently I am in the middle of organizing my stamps and dies with magnetic panels and plastic sleeves. This is not a small task but an important one in my humble opinion. (I will probably make a separate blog about thisContinue reading “MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK”
WRITE YOUR OWN SENTIMENTS
Hi creative friends! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I hope you find a little inspiration, a must-have supply, or a great tip for your next project! Links to all of the supplies I used to make this project are below. Do you ever have a specific message in mind but don’t have thatContinue reading “WRITE YOUR OWN SENTIMENTS”
Simon Says Stamp FRIEND LIKE YOU blog hop DAY 2
I am thrilled to be joining these amazing designers on my very first blog hop! Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp blog hop celebrating the new Friend Like You release! (you should be arriving from Revati’s amazing blog!) Check out the FREE GIFT you will automatically get with any purchase from theContinue reading “Simon Says Stamp FRIEND LIKE YOU blog hop DAY 2”
FINTASTIC EMBOSSING
Hey, crafty friends! Today I am sharing a card I made using the new Playful Dolphins Stamp Set from the Simon Says Stamp Friend Like You collection. To enhance the Dotty Whirlpool Embossing Folder I inked up the flat side of the embossing folder using the Salty Ocean Distress Oxide. I spritzed my white cardstockContinue reading “FINTASTIC EMBOSSING”
ELEVATE YOUR CARD DESIGNS WITH THIS SIMPLE TECHNIQUE
Elevate your card designs with a simple yet effective technique: adding layered elements. This clever trick creates a striking focal point without adding bulk, giving your cards visual interest and depth. Let’s dive into how I created this beach-themed birthday card. Background: First, I created the background for my card. To achieve the soft, fadedContinue reading “ELEVATE YOUR CARD DESIGNS WITH THIS SIMPLE TECHNIQUE”
SKETCHING ON A SKETCH
Sketch challenges are my jam! When I stumbled upon this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I knew I had to join in on the fun. I find that having a set of constraints actually helps me so much in my design process. Sometimes I even take a screenshot on my phone and try out someContinue reading “SKETCHING ON A SKETCH”
FLOWER MEDLEY
Hey, friends! Looking for a flower stamp with endless possibilities that you will never get tired of??? PRODUCTS USED FAVORITE & MOST USED TOOLS NOTE: Affiliate links may be used (at no additional cost to you). This just means I get paid a very small commission when you shop with a company using a linkContinue reading “FLOWER MEDLEY”
OH, BABY I LOVE THESE STRIPS
Hey, crafty friends! Today I am sharing a card I made using the new EZ Strips Congratulations set from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release. What I love most is the versatility – with multiple strip sizes, the combinations are truly endless. I was able to quickly stamp and cut the strips in variousContinue reading “OH, BABY I LOVE THESE STRIPS”