Category: Cardmaking

O-Fish-Ally Tropical Watercolors

Posted in Aqua Sketchmarkers, Cardmaking, Cards, coloring, Dies, Gina K Designs, Handmade cards, MISTI, Papercrafting, Stamping, Uncategorized, WOW Embossing Powders1 Comment

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome to the blog. Today I have a cute card featuring the new Gina K Designs, Best Fishes, stamps and dies. I’ve got a short process video from Instagram that you can view HERE https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvP4aX3OZoU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I began by stamping the tropical fish with WOW! Embossing Ink onto Bristol smooth cardstock, and… Continue reading O-Fish-Ally Tropical Watercolors

Easy Inking Technique

Posted in Birthday Card, Cardmaking, Cards, Catherine Pooler Ink, Dies, Handmade cards, Papercrafting, The Greetery, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hello Friends! Today I have a fun technique to share that makes inking so easy, and I’ve used some lovely dies from The Greetery’s recent release, Urban Jungle. I have a YouTube Short process video on this technique HERE or below. I smooshed some pretty dye inks onto a non-porous mat, spritzed with water, and… Continue reading Easy Inking Technique

Alex Syberia Designs “Christmas In July” Release Blog Hop and Giveaway

Posted in Alex Syberia Designs, Cardmaking, Cards, Christmas Cards, Dies, Handmade cards, Layered Dies, Papercrafting, Stencils46 Comments

Hi There Crafty Friends! I am so excited that I can finally share several projects featuring the new Alex Syberia Designs Christmas in July release! I had to feature this card as it is very special. Did you know that Alex and Natalia collaborated with me to design this Festive Poinsettia set with layered stencils… Continue reading Alex Syberia Designs “Christmas In July” Release Blog Hop and Giveaway

Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder Club

Posted in Cardmaking, Cards, Christmas, Christmas Cards, Emobssing Folder, Uncategorized2 Comments

Hey There Friends! Thanks so much for joining me today. I have a new card featuring the Spellbinders Paper Arts 3D Embossing Folder Club for July, and oh my! I love this gorgeous embossing folder for quick, yet lovely holiday cards. I lightly spritzed both sides of the red cardstock before running it in the… Continue reading Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder Club

Rusted and Aged Embossing Powder Effect

Posted in Cardmaking, Cards, Catherine Pooler Ink, Dies, Handmade cards, heat embossing, The Greetery, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hey Crafty Friends! I’m thrilled to share a fun technique with you today featuring very special dies created by Betsy from The Greetery for The 2023 Nashville Craft Retreat. The Nashville Craft Retreat is a technique-based retreat. We love to teach and inspire guests to try new things while practicing and improving current crafty skills… Continue reading Rusted and Aged Embossing Powder Effect

Gina K. Designs June, 2023 Release

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Hello Everyone, and welcome back! Tonight is release day for the new Gina K. Designs June, 2023, collection, and there is a little something for everyone. Gina sent me this adorable Precious Pups stamp set designed by the amazing Debrah Warner. Isn’t it so cute? The silhouette stamps can be stamped in just a single,… Continue reading Gina K. Designs June, 2023 Release

Spellbinders May Club Kits

Posted in Birthday Cards, Cardmaking, Cards, Catherine Pooler Ink, Dies, foiling, Glimmer Hot Foil, Glimmer Hot Foil Die Of The Month Club, Handmade cards, Papercrafting, Spellbinders, Stitching Club of the Month, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hello and welcome back! Today I have a couple of adorable balloon cards featuring the new Spellbinders May Clubs for stitching and glimmer. Along with the new Stitching Dies of the Month, I used the Balloon Greetings Glimmer Hot Foil Plates Set. This set coordinates with the new Glimmer Hot Foil Club. How perfectly does… Continue reading Spellbinders May Club Kits

Stylish Ovals

Posted in Cardmaking, Cards, Dies, Glimmer Hot Foil, Handmade cards, Papercrafting, Spellbinders, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hello Friends, and welcome back! Today I’ve got another spectacular Spellbinders Collection to share, Stylish Ovals, and there are so many lovely pieces that you will reach for these over and over again. How pretty is the new Stylish Oval Thanks Glimmer Hot Foil? I paired it with the florals in the collection. The Stylish… Continue reading Stylish Ovals

Altenew April 2023 Stamp/Die/Stencil & More Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Posted in Altenew, Cardmaking, Cards, Dies, Handmade cards, Layered Dies, Papercrafting37 Comments

Hello Everyone, and welcome to the blog. Today I’m thrilled to share several cards I created with the new Altenew April Release. There are so many things in this release offering a little something for everyone. This Sunrise In the Park was a must-have for me right away, and right up my scene building alley.… Continue reading Altenew April 2023 Stamp/Die/Stencil & More Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Spellbinders’ Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club – March, 2023

Posted in Cardmaking, Cards, Dies, foiling, Glimmer Hot Foil, Glimmer Hot Foil Die Of The Month Club, Handmade cards, Papercrafting, Spellbinders’ Paper Arts, Uncategorized1 Comment

Hello Friends, and welcome back to the blog. Today I’m sharing a fun card featuring the new Spellbinders’ Paper Arts Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club. I began by hot foiling the large plate twice on a clear acetate 6” x 4.25”panel with hot pink foil. I scored the top half inch, folded… Continue reading Spellbinders’ Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club – March, 2023