Neutral inks are gorgeous when used in cardmaking. They are perfect for neutral-gender cards. They are elegant and the colours are appealing to the eyes. Early Espresso and Night of Navy are great alternatives for black ink when stamping words and greetings. Stampin’ Up! Neutrals are made up of varying shades of grays and browns. […]
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The Share What You Love Designer Series Paper (DSP) is beautiful. They are double-sided and are thicker than our usual DSPs. I get so much enjoyment when I make cards with DSP. The simplest cards are often the most enjoyable to make. Just take a look at the cards above. Choose a print, stick onto […]
String art technique is easy and lots of fun. If you’ve got string and ink pads at home, you’re set to go. Not only is this technique so much fun, it’s also easy to share it with kids and crafty friends. What a fantastic excuse to get together for a crafty afternoon with your besties. […]
White embossing technique adds a special shine and gloss to your cards. Have you done heat embossing before? This is a fun technique using powders and a heat tool. You will also need Versamark (a transparent sticky ink) to help adhere the embossing powder to your card stock. How to emboss in white: Prepare your […]
Petal Pink is our Colour of the Week. What’s yours? What have you been experimenting with lately? Let me know and share your projects. It has a subtle hue that’s perfect for flowers, baby cards and sky scenery. Try making a background by swiping the ink pad across your card stock. Create a sunrise or […]
Truly Tailored cards uses the stamp set and it’s coordinating punch. I was so happy when Stampin’ Up! released Truly Tailored in the 2018 Occasions Catalogue. It took the guess work out of making male-themed cards for birthdays and Father’s Day. What I love about it is that it has a coordinating punch to finish […]
Call Me Clover is our Colour of The Week. What’s yours? What have you been experimenting with lately? Let me know and share your projects. What will you be using this for? What colour combinations will you come up with? I’m thinking male cards for this, greenery, leaves, trees, landscape, Christmas cards and my list […]
Highland Heather is our Colour of The Week. What’s yours? Make sure you add this to your repertoire of ink pads for a quick refresh. What have you been experimenting with lately? Let me know and share your projects. I’m curious to know what you’ll use this colour for? I’m thinking flowers, lavender, seascapes, sky […]
Let’s make Mother’s Day cards and let’s add to her collection of pretty things. The Share What You Love Designer Series Papers (DSP) are elegant, pretty and just in time for Mother’s Day. Trim the DSP to fit and then attach it to a card base. Stamp a greeting and cut into shape with a […]
Calypso Coral is our Colour of The Week. What’s yours? What have you been experimenting with lately? Let me know and share your projects. I’m curious to know what colour combinations you’ll come up with Calypso Coral. How will you be using this colour in your paper crafting? I often use this colour when I’m […]
Colour of the Week – Daffodil Delight is my choice for the week. What is yours? What have you been experimenting with lately? Let me know and share your projects. How would you be using this colour? It’s so yellow and bright, I love it! What colour combinations can you come up with for this […]
Rich Razzleberry is our Colour of The Week. I missed a few weeks but now I’m back. What is yours? What have you been experimenting with lately? Let me know and share your projects. I’m curious to know, what wonderful projects will you be using this colour for? What colour combinations can you come up […]
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Card Making Classes
Card making classes are always a pleasure here in my happy place. I never get tired of preparing for a class in this lovely space. My class attendees have taken the time to join so I make sure that they have an enjoyable experience. My card making classes are not just about making cards but […]
Melon Mambo is our Colour of The Week. I’ve been hearing Lou Bega’s Mambo No. 5 playing a lot so there! What is yours? What have you been experimenting with lately? Let me know and share your projects. I’m curious to know what fun projects you have in mind for this colour. It’s so bright […]
The Eclectic Expressions stamp set is free during Sale-a-bration when you reach a qualifying purchase amount. I love how perfect it is when paired with the Just Add Color Designer Series Papers (DSP). Here’s how I made the card above: First I selected and fussy cut (cut out) the teapot and cup from one of […]