Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
Today’s card is one that you can whip up pretty quickly with the Festival of Trees stamp set and coordinating tree punch. Just cut two Always Artichoke cardstock panels and one Cherry Cobbler. Stamp on all 3 the garland inked with VersaMark. Stamp your trees with Always Artichoke and the ornaments on the middle tree with Cherry Cobbler. The tree stand is stamped with Always …
I always like to make an extra special card for Mother’s Day so I chose to make this accordion card for my mom and mother-in-law. My dear mom has been through a lot physically – she’s been in the hospital / rehab more than at home the past couple of years. She is the strongest person I know and I admire her. Despite all her ailments …
It’s been several weeks of busyness as I got ready for this big event here in Utah and now it’s finally here! Can you imagine how much excitement there will be with 6,000 people in attendance?! It all starts tonight! Today we start by getting our bags (I’ll post it later!) and going on a tour at the Stampin’ Up! headquarters. Later tonight the general …
We made this card at my Black & White with a Touch of Color Card Class. Quick and easy with this NEW large background stamp – Wildflower Meadow. The other cool thing about this stamp is that it has a matching embossing folder. See the raised sections around the flowers? Matches perfectly! It gets even better . . .you can get both of these items …
The Artistic Etchings Stamp Set is another set that is retiring next week. I can’t believe the time is almost here to say goodbye to my trusty ole stamps. Wondering how I made this? Stamp your sentiment in the middle and then place a strip of copy paper or cardstock where you don’t want your other images to go (that’s called the Masking Technique). Sponge above …
When I saw the Two by Two stamp in the 2012-13 Annual Catalog I knew I had to get it… it’s so cute – I love it!! It’s a wonderful set to use for a baby card and that’s exactly what I used it for this past weekend. Click here to see another baby card I made using the Little Additions Stamp set which …
Here’s a fun stamp set for a festive occasion with balloons and gifts called Patterned Party and if it’s a birthday, use the banner like I did on this card for my niece’s 1st birthday. I die cut 3 of the number 1 from the Typeset Alphabet Die, embossed the top number and glued it with the other two. I put 2 Way glue on the …
I wanted to make a different kind of card for a friend who’s having a baby shower, so I decided to make this fun side step card using the Little Additions stamp set. I got the dresser type idea from the very talented Jackie Topa. Details for Side Step Card Start with a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ cardstock Place cardstock vertically on trimmer at 2-3/4″ and starting at 1″ …
I needed to make a special card for a sweet and special elderly couple who used to attend my church before they moved away and who are going through a rough time with the husband on hospice and the wife dealing with cancer. I decided to use one of my favorite stamp sets, Just Believe for this card. I like the softness of the flowers. I colored the flower image …
Here’s a question for you…What song do you sing every year that everyone knows including small children? It was first sung on June 27, 1859. …. The answer is Happy Birthday. Here’s a card to celebrate happy birthday’s ‘birthday’ (a little belated). Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear you. Happy birthday to you! Are you sending out any birthday cards today? …
Last week I met with my monthly technique club and we had a great time making this card using the rolling marbles technique. The colors on this card are a little off, but trust me it is tempting turquoise and not blue! All you need is a reinker, marbles and a plastic container. Need to relieve stress? Then this technique is for you!! Shake away until you …