Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
Who wouldn’t like to receive this Kind Koala card? I think the Koala is so cute, I’ve been eyeing it for a while and got it during the stamp sale – so glad I did. Love it! This card is not my typical sympathy card, but I thought it was appropriate for the two people I sent it to – those who were rooting for …
Some people love the Stampin’ Around Wheels and some people don’t like them. I happen to be one that loves them! They make quick projects and great backgrounds… unfortunately, they’re being retired. My very favorite wheels are the Music Notes Wheel and Very Vintage Wheel. Did you know that you could unmount your wheel and make it a clear-mount stamp? Just find the seam …
The arrival of the new catalog is exciting! Want more excitement? From now until June 28, take 25% off 3 selected popular greeting stamp sets: Sassy Salutations, Petite Pairs & Sweet Essentials. Here’s the pricing: Click here and here to see a card using Sassy Salutations. Click here, here and here to see a card with Petite Pairs. I absolutely love these two stamps sets. What …
When I think of sympathy cards, I think of something soothing so I decided to go with one of my favorite stamp sets Just Believe and give the main flower a watercolor effect using the watercolor paper. All you need to do is color the image with your markers and spray mist your cardstock with water and stamp–instant watercolor effect. Sympathy cards is one of those types of cards …
I am always amazed how you can take a plain cardstock and transform it into a ‘wow’ project. Here’s a card that starts out with Whisper White cardstock and after embossing it with the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, sponging with 3 different inks, then using gold embossing powder the plain Whisper White cardstock is transformed into this lovely faux patina look. I also sponged the Marina …
It’s been a busy week with classes, club and getting ready for my Christmas concert, but I wanted to share a card we made at last month’s club. It’s called a shadow box card. Although the opening on this card is a circle, the opening can be any shape you like. I used Shimmer Paint on the Old Olive card stock to give it a more elegant …