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”
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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”
COPICS ON COLORED CARDSTOCK
Copic markers on colored cardstock? Mind. Blown. I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner! The way the ink interacts with the cardstock is pure magic. It saves time and guarantees a perfect match if you plan to use the cardstock on other areas of your card. I assume the quality of your cardstock probablyContinue reading “COPICS ON COLORED CARDSTOCK”
PATRIOTIC PARADE
Get ready to stamp your way to patriotic fun with the Yankee Doodle Day Stamp set I designed for Pajama Crafter Stamps! These adorable critters are perfect for jazzing up cards for birthdays, graduations, retirements, and any star-spangled celebration. Yankee Doodle Day Stamp Set Card Details Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this card: 1.Continue reading “PATRIOTIC PARADE”
TOOLS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
Although I’ve only been crafting cards for a few years, I’ve already discovered the vast and overwhelming world of craft supplies. With so many options available, selecting the right materials can be a daunting task. Here’s a list of a few I use on a daily basis: 1. Alcohol Markers: I have both the CopicContinue reading “TOOLS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT”
WHALEY EASY SHAKER CARD
Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share with you a fun little shaker card I made using the brand-new Rain or Shine release from Simon Says Stamp. This card features the adorable Get Whale Soon stamp set. I absolutely adore this set! The whales, puns, and fun font for the sentiment all come together to makeContinue reading “WHALEY EASY SHAKER CARD”
ST PATTY SHAKER
Hello! I’d like to start this off by saying that if I listed every single step I took when creating this card you’d be here reading for a loooong time. 😂 I changed my mind a few times, scored incorrectly, and even stamped too close to the edge once. Lots of re-dos. Its ok though,Continue reading “ST PATTY SHAKER”
BIRTHDAY BAND
When I first saw the Dinomite Birthday stamp set I started thinking about colors and was planning on coloring the dinosaurs gray. I didn’t want a colorful background to take the spotlight away from the stars of the show so I decided to do black and white with a pop of color. Once I decidedContinue reading “BIRTHDAY BAND”
VALENTINE TREAT BOXES
I’ve missed those days in elementary school when you exchanged valentines. It was such a fun way to show appreciation and friendship with your classmates. I decided to make some Valentine’s treat boxes for my coworkers this year. The Sweethearts Box Wafer Dies from@simonsaysstamp was a great purchase, and one i know I will useContinue reading “VALENTINE TREAT BOXES”
SNOW HAPPY
Hi friends! As the winter season continues, I’m excited to share my latest creative project with you. Today on my blog, I’m featuring a layered snowman card made using the Snow Family stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps (Prickley Pear). To create this card, I stamped the snowman images on separate sheets of cardstock andContinue reading “SNOW HAPPY”