Tag: Handmade cards

Vellum Die Cuts

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Hi Everyone and welcome back! I’ve been MIA the last couple of weeks, because it’s back to school time and it has been crazy busy around here. Now that the kids are settled into their new routines, hopefully I will have more time in the craft room. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite, yet… Continue reading Vellum Die Cuts

Inlaid Die Cuts with Whimsy Paper Door

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Hi Everyone, and welcome back! Today is my first official blog post for Whimsy Stamps, and I am so excited to share this inlaid die cut card using the July Paper Door kit stamps and dies, Beaucoup Bouquet. (Click HERE for another Paper Door kit shaker card.) Have you ordered your kit yet? Technique: Inlaid… Continue reading Inlaid Die Cuts with Whimsy Paper Door

Whimsy July Release – Day 2

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Hi Everyone, and welcome back to the second day of Whimsy Stamps’ July release week. I am just as excited to share this gorgeous new Flower Puffs background stamp as I was yesterday for the new Bold ABC dies. (You can see yesterday’s card HERE.) Also, this card has a sentiment from the new Beaucoup… Continue reading Whimsy July Release – Day 2

Oh Baby! Whimsy July Release Day 1

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Hi Everyone, and welcome back! I’ve got exciting things to share with you over the next few days! First of all, I am beyond excited to share that I’ve been asked to join the Whimsy Stamps’ design team! I’ve been a big fan of Whimsy Stamps for a while now, and I am honored to… Continue reading Oh Baby! Whimsy July Release Day 1

A Pop Of Color!

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Hi Everyone, and thanks for stopping by the craft room! Today I’m sharing homework for Altenew Academy class, Color Your Day, taught by the awesomely talented Therese Calvird. Technique: Find inspiration in color from the world around you! I was inspired by natural linen curtains I have in my family room for this card. As… Continue reading A Pop Of Color!

Color My Mood!

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Hi Everyone, and welcome back! I’m on a roll with two days straight of posts! LOL! Today I’m sharing homework for Altenew Academy class, In the Mood For Color, taught by the wonderful Stephanie Klauck. This class focuses on colors and the moods or emotions associated with them, and how we can connect those feelings… Continue reading Color My Mood!

Watercolor with Shimmer Sprays

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Hi Everyone! It’s crazy busy here as usual! We’ve been visiting colleges with my son who’s a junior, and it’s a very exciting time for our family. However, there hasn’t been much time to craft lately. Thank you so much for sticking with me and sharing all of this craziness with me. Today I’m sharing… Continue reading Watercolor with Shimmer Sprays

Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit

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Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing the first five cards I’ve created from Simon Says Stamp’s April Card Kit, Beautiful Day. I can’t even tell you how much I adore this set! Seriously, this has to be one of the best! It included a large stamp set (of butterflies – my favorite!), butterfly stencil, Distress Oxide… Continue reading Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit

Graphic 45 Floral Shoppe Card Set

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Hi Everyone! Thanks for joining me today, and I apologize that I’ve been absent for a couple of weeks. It has been busy, busy in our house. I have been painting and working on cosmetic improvements in the basement (photos to be added in the project section soon), the lab puppy turned one year-old (and… Continue reading Graphic 45 Floral Shoppe Card Set

Foil for Interest

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Hi Everyone, and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a birthday card I created for my son who turned 17 last month. I cannot believe he has grown to be such an independent, condfident, kind, and smart young man. We are so very proud of him. Technique: Using Artist Markers to color foil for card interest… Continue reading Foil for Interest