Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
Sponges & Sponge Daubers are one of those inexpensive craft items that you can’t do without. I reach for them quite a bit. You can create scenery, give your images depth, give your project the vintage look and so much more. The first thing I do when I get a pack of sponges, which by the way they come 3 in a pack, is cut …
I am so thankful first to God for everything – good and bad times. He’s always good!! As I reflect I realize how blessed I am to have a wonderful family, friends and be able to do the things I love to do – direct a choir at my church and have a stamping business where I can create. I want to say a big …
The White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp is an adorable set with the polar bear, snowman and Merry Christmas banner – love it! Make cards with this set or a quick and easy tag to adorn your gifts. Scroll down for some sweet deals . . . Shop here for Stampin’ Up! Products 24/7. Stamping Supplies White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set$15.95 Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card …
Here’s a card made with the Envelope Punch Board to create a file folder card. The larger banners were die cut with the banner framelits and and the smaller banners were punched with the banner punch (now on sale this week!) I used 5 different stamp sets to create this card and used the banner image from the Choose Happiness stamp set (now on sale until …
Today is World Card Making Day where crafters around the world create handmade cards. What are you doing today to celebrate this fun day? Here’s a card I would like to share with you using the Choose Happiness stamp set – one of my favorite stamp sets in the new catalog! The first thing that caught my attention was the sweet sentiment and the wood banner …
Hi There! Here are a couple of sympathy cards using the Bloom With Hope hostess stamp set. I sponged the one on the left with Wisteria Wonder and So Saffron inks and added rhinestones in the center of the flowers. The one on the right I sponged with Pear Pizzazz and Soft Sky and punched a small circle with Basic Black card stock and added …
I wanted to make a special card for my daughter’s bridal shower and I knew I wanted a dress so I used the Dress Form Pop N Cuts and Dress Up Framelits for the inside. I also cut a window sheet with the Ovals Framelits for the mirror. Originally I wanted to add a picture of her and her fiance on the ‘table’ but ran out of time! The …
Hello Friends! Here’s a card I forgot to post last month that we did at my technique club. I taught them how to do the Retiform Technique using You Are Loved and Cherish Friendship stamp sets – 2 stamps that are retiring at the end of May. It’s a fun technique and you can make the panels in a different way. What you want to remember is that you need …
I just love the Water Stamping Background Technique. This was one of the techniques I did with my stamping club last month. Everyone loved it! I like the softness of this card using some of the ink colors from the Subtles Collection. I must admit the Subtles Ink Collection is my favorite. The technique is easy and fun to do. All you need to do …
When I discovered the brick wall technique a while back, I knew I had to try it. I loved the look of it. I also wanted to change the usual fold to a fancier fold so I used the double dutch fold technique. The top opens upward and it has two small panels at the bottom that open outward. I love the brick wall technique, and …