I know that the Expressions Thinlits is retired but I love this die and will continue to use it! I pulled it out it for today’s card featuring the word “Love” from the set. With all the gloomy weather around here, it’s time for a bright and cheerful card and I think this does the trick! What do you think?I started off by inking up the Off the Grid… Read More »
Share your happiness with others with the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set. It was created specifically for watercoloring and it coordinates with the Watercolor Wonder Suite. This limited-time set is only available from January 3 through May 31, 2014, so order yours today! I love, love this set and have used it numerous times: Happy Watercolor, Happy Me Like to Watercolor? Jan 2014 Thank you cards I didn’t think I liked Crisp… Read More »
“All That is Gold Does Not Glitter” is a poem written by J. R. R. Tolkien for his fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. It alludes to an integral part of the plot. The poem reads: All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light… Read More »
This Papillon Potpourri seven-piece stamp set lets you make a lovely mix of stylized and realistically detailed butterflies for year-round, multi-occasion papercrafting projects. It coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch.Love this card for its simple and clean lines. TIPS: 1. It’s easier to use the butterfly punch first and then center it to use the bracket punch. Believe me, I learned this the hard way!2. Use the Basic Black… Read More »
Gleaming, glittering, and totally glamorous, the color gold adds sparkle to any card. I am using this color as a focal point for one of the cards the ladies will be making at the big shot class on Friday, 21 February 2014. I used the Gold Foil Designer Vellum Sheet as a background. The flower was mad using our new Spiral Flower Die and coffee filters. The Brad is from… Read More »
So is everyone ready for football? I’m cheering for the Broncos – what team will you be cheering for? Don’t forget to check out my Super Bowl Special on my previous post. This card is for a dear friend of mine (Rita) whom I’ve know since high school and we’ve kept in touch throughout the years. When I was in CA for my 70th birthday, it was so nice to… Read More »
When you want to express sympathy or make an apology, a handmade card can be just the thing for conveying your most heartfelt feelings. I used the sentiment “so sorry” from the So Sorry Stamp Set and because I wanted to keep it very simple, I kept the card to one layer and used the Flower Garden Embossing Folder to give it some dimension and textured. I keep saying I need… Read More »
You can’t beat the number and variety of birthday feel-good greetings waiting to surprise and inspire your creativity packed in the Bring on the Cake Stamp Set. There is something for everyone from whimsical to elegant! And because I wanted to make a spring-like shabby chic card, I decided to use the elegant “Birthday Wishes” from this set. This is definitely the “go to” set for your birthday greetings. I… Read More »
Ever have your heart set on a certain color and want to use pattern paper but don’t have one in a matching or coordinating color? Make your own – it’s that easy! I wanted to use Wisteria Wonder as my card for this card but I didn’t have matching designer series paper for the background. I stamped the floral image from the Everything Eleanor Stamp Set with Wisteria Wonder Ink… Read More »
It’s 1 degrees outside at 7:30 am and even my snowmen want to come in to warm up! I decided to make a spring like card to brighten my day. If I keep thinking Spring, maybe the weather will warm up. Share your happiness with others with the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set. Created specifically for watercoloring, this set allows you to fully express your creativity. It also coordinates with the… Read More »
