Spring is in full swing here in the Pacific Northwest and that also means that it is finally the season of Farmers Markets. We love to wander through our local farmers market in search of yummy food, fresh produce, beautiful flowers and fun handmade goods. It is this family activity that has inspired my layout…
Stardream Metallic Cardstock is so beautiful it’s definitely a favorite of mine. It’s also the monthly special for December so it’s a good time to stock up. Today I’m going to show you two ways to use Stardream Metallic Cardstock for some over the top cards! Both cards are basically the same so I will…
Have you tried using color pencils on gold vellum? Join me as I share tips for coloring this gorgeous Spring Bouquet Digi Stamp by Alex Syberia Design. YouTube Tutorial The video below has all the details to get you started using color pencils on gold vellum. I’ll list all the specific Polychromos colors I’ve used…
I love to find pretty ways to hand out little treats every time a new season or holiday rolls around. These small gestures can make workplaces a little less stressful and neighborhoods a little more close-knit. Several gorgeous shades of Basis Cardstock were used to make these easy autumn treat pockets. Start by trimming pieces…
Could it be? Yes, Fall festivities will soon be upon us! I thought I’d get some practice in by making a fun (and not scary) Halloween card. My main motivation was to use this pretty background stamp from Fun Stampers’ Journey called Ornate Blooms along with what I think is the “perfect orange” from CutCardstock…
Hello, hello! Samantha here with a brand spanking new card to share with you today. I love vellum. It’s so soft and ethereal looking and it’s the perfect addition to any background; both simple and intricate. Let’s begin! You will need the following: Curious Translucent (Vellum) Clear cut to 3.5″ x 6.5″ and scored on…
Need some fresh pattern paper or don’t have exactly what you need in your stash? Print off digital pattern paper on lightweight cardstock and vellum. I’m not an expert, but I did some experimenting with papers in my stash and wanted to share the results with you! Make your own pattern paper in a graphics…
There is something about small shaped cards and envelopes that is absolutely adorable. Add gold vellum envelopes and gold pigment ink and I’m in heaven! I didn’t have time to make envelopes for the wedding hop, so I definitely wanted to feature those here. But first, we’ve got to make the mini cards! Daisy Shaped…