September is my “go ahead” for making fall cards. Today, I went with quick and easy Fall cards using the Soft Seedlings Stamp Set. The Soft Seedlings stamp is a “distinktive” stamp. Thus, it shows the details of the leaf, such as the tiny veins. I love this! To achieve…
Today, I wanted to focus on simple stamping ideas. So, I pulled the Oceanfront Stamp Set which I had not, yet, used. What is simple stamping? It is using stamps, ink and paper…no frills! I must admit, I did use the Banners Pick a Punch for my sentiments, but these…
Simple stamping, while a good place to start for beginners, is great for everyone! There are times when we all need cards in a hurry! Using a Card and Envelope Pack is a great way to do just that. For beginners, this allows you to start stamping without having to…
North Pole Mischief is the perfect stamp set for quick and easy cards. While the images are large and easy to color, they add humor to holiday cards. As there are no coordinating dies, North Pole Mischief is ideal for making SIP cards. Not sure what a SIP card is?…
Today’s card uses the Wonderful World Bundle from the July – August 2022 Sale-a-bration Brochure. The card was inspired by a “sketch” from The Crafty Medic. I love sketches because they provide ideas for card designs, yet at the same time, allow you to put your own “spin” on your…
Today, I am going to show you how to use Designer Series Paper with a “white strip in the middle”. As an added bonus, we are going to make six cards from that one piece of paper! This resulted from one of my customers asking me, how to use the…
Cactus Cuties is the perfect stamp set for beginners to advanced stampers. Today, we are going to make Cactus Cuties Notecards and go from simple stamping to “steppin’ it up” by adding layers and embellishments. If you are a beginning stamper, you don’t need a ton of “stuff” to get…
So what is the faux tearing technique? It is a technique that allows you to create a faux torn edge using a scrap of paper and sponges. It allows me to create a clean and simple card by providing a “pop” of color. Typically, I finish it off with an…
Have you ever wondered what to do with all the scraps of paper you have left over from making cards and other projects. I sure do! Particularly, this time of year when a new catalog with all new Designer Series Paper is about to launch! Well, no worries! Hopefully, the…
This week, I have been focused on the Flowering Tulip Bundle. Today, I am going to make quick and easy notecards simply using stamps, ink and paper. Who says, simple stamping isn’t beautiful? The old adage, “less is better” can definitely apply to these notecards. The Flowering Tulips stamps are…
