Hello Altenew fans, and Everyday Expressions Friends! This week marks Altenew’s 10th anniversary in the crafting industry, and that means a decade of my paper-crafting journey as well. Many of you already know that I began cardmaking around the same time Altenew opened shop, and they were one of my favorites right away. You know… Continue reading Altenew 10th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $3,500 in Total Prizes)
Category: Cardmaking
Once Upon A Card: Spellbinders March Clubs
Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back. Today I have a sweet, storybook card featuring the March Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club. How creative is this month’s club? I love the storybook concept of the dies with the classic books and one open to a fairy tale story. It was so easy to assemble… Continue reading Once Upon A Card: Spellbinders March Clubs
3D Embossing Folder Magic
Hello and welcome back Friends! Today I’m sharing a lovely 3D embossed card featuring the new Spellbinders Through the Arbor Garden Collection. I began creating this card by running a piece of Hammermill cardstock through the die machine in the new 3D embossing folder, Bee Cause. Then I inked with a combination of Catherine Pooler… Continue reading 3D Embossing Folder Magic
Colorado Craft Company Whimsy World – Bunny Life
Hello and happy spring! It may not officially be spring yet, but I am excited to begin the spring crafting season with this adorable new release from Colorado Craft Company, Whimsy World Bunny Life. How cute is this new Bunny Life stamp set with coordinating dies? There are so many sweet images in this collection,… Continue reading Colorado Craft Company Whimsy World – Bunny Life
Double-Stamped Images
Hello Crafty Friends! I hope you are well, and that you have a little time to craft for yourself this week. Today I have for you a fun, rainbow card with a little double-stamping for interest. I began by placing the large floral Gina K. Designs stamp in the MISTI. I selected bright rainbow colors… Continue reading Double-Stamped Images
Funky Florals
Hi Everyone, and welcome back to the blog. I hope you are well, and ready for a relaxing weekend. Today I have a funky layered floral card, and I really like the effect. I began by creating inked panels with Distress Spray Oxides and Inks in blues on Bristol Strathmore Smooth cardstock. Then I die… Continue reading Funky Florals
Effortless Foiling with Crafty Meraki
Hello Friends! I am excited to share a lovely, effortless foiled card featuring the new Effortless Shimmer Papers from Crafty Meraki. You will be amazed at how easy it is to create gorgeous cards in a short amount of crafty time. You just need a little practice, follow some simple tips, and a few basic… Continue reading Effortless Foiling with Crafty Meraki
Easy Inked Card – Gina K. Designs Release January, 2024
Hello Friends, and welcome back to the blog. I am excited to share a lovely loose watercolored card featuring the new Gina K. Designs release. I began by heat embossing all of the stamped images with white embossing powder on Bristol Strathmore Smooth cardstock. Next I quickly ink blended shades of Distress Oxide pinks on… Continue reading Easy Inked Card – Gina K. Designs Release January, 2024
Nashville Craft & CROP Retreat 2024
Hi Crafty Friends and Happy New Year! Celebrating the New Year also means registration is now open for the 2024 Nashville Craft Retreat. Yippee!! If you have not joined in the fun the last two years, you do not want to miss this year’s celebration. The craft retreat is an extravaganza of craft techniques, friends… Continue reading Nashville Craft & CROP Retreat 2024
Spellbinders Glimmer of the Month Club December, 2023
Hello Friends! Are you ready for the holidays? I’m winding down for the end of the year, and so excited for my favorite holiday of the year. I did want to pop in and share this month’s Spellbinders Glimmer of the Month Club. You still have a few more days to subscribe before the kits… Continue reading Spellbinders Glimmer of the Month Club December, 2023
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