Hi Crafty Friends! I hope you and your loved ones are happy and healthy during this difficult time in our world! Please know that I’m thinking about all of you, and hope that sharing some crafty time helps bring a small smile to everyone. I am so happy to post this pretty, purple and pink… Continue reading Cover Plate Dies As Stencils
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My Favorite Artsy Things of 2019
Hi Crafty Friends! Finally I have finished the list of My Favorite Artsy Things of 2019 with links. I’m so sorry that it took a few days! Also, I’ve attached the unedited video from last Thursday’s Live Facebook where I first shared all of my favorites. (Stay tuned for edited, shorter videos for each category.)… Continue reading My Favorite Artsy Things of 2019
Zentangles on Lavinia Stamps Scenes Part 1
Hi Everyone! Happy Saturday! Today I’m sharing the card we created together in Thursday’s Facebook live demo for 7 Kids Crafts in which we added Zentangles to Lavinia Stamps scenes. (If you need a refresher on creating the background with Distress Oxide inks, click HERE or HERE.) I have broken the video into two parts.… Continue reading Zentangles on Lavinia Stamps Scenes Part 1
Altenew Beautiful Peony Watercolor Eclipse Card
Hi Everyone, and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a card I created using Altenew Beautiful Peony stamp set from 7 Kids Crafts. I recently purchased Zig Real Brush Markers, and I’m still a beginner when it comes to watercoloring. However, I am loving the process and the beautiful effect when added to a stamped image… Continue reading Altenew Beautiful Peony Watercolor Eclipse Card
Lavinia Stamps Artist Trading Cards
Hi Everyone, and welcome back! I hope the weather is good where you live, and you are well. Today I’m sharing a set of artist trading cards I created for 7 Kids Crafts monthly ATC swap featuring Lavinia stamps. This is my first set of ATCs, and honestly I had to do a little research… Continue reading Lavinia Stamps Artist Trading Cards
Merry, Merry Christmas Card
Hi Everyone, and welcome back! Today I have a pretty Christmas card, and I have to say that I love the way this one turned out. I Copic colored the Whimsy Stamps Cozy Blanket background several weeks ago, but forgot about it in the craziness of our lives during October and November. Originally, I thought… Continue reading Merry, Merry Christmas Card
Whimsy Stamps Kinetic Slider Card
Hi Everyone and welcome back! Oh my goodness what a crazy week we’ve had in the Thompson household. I told you last week that we were heading to Indianapolis for marching band BOA grand national championships. Well, my son got very sick and ended up in the hospital afterwards. He is feeling much better now… Continue reading Whimsy Stamps Kinetic Slider Card
Vellum Die Cuts
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
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 Paper Door
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the craft room! Today I’m sharing a card I created using the Whimsy July Paper Door card kit. Have you seen this yet? Oh…my…goodness! These kits always are packed with goodies, and this month’s is full of pretty things: Beaucoup Bouquet floral stamps with matching dies, Distress Inks, a paintbrush,… Continue reading Whimsy July Paper Door