It’s October! The best month of the year, in my opinion. The cooling temps and changing colors make me feel refreshed, revived, and creative!
It’s been a while since I had an opportunity to sit down and paint. I have friends with October birthdays, so I made time to make them hand-painted cards. It felt great to get the brushes and paints out, plus I enjoy showing my love with something handmade.
Once again I took advantage of the Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set. The more I use these paints, the more I love them! The colors are so rich and vibrant. I painted their names first, then built in leaves and foliage around the names.
What is it about this time of year that makes gift-giving so much fun? Hi there! It’s Annie and I’m back with a fall-inspired gift bag that would be perfect for a small gift or even a little Thanksgiving treat.I have been saving this navy, cream, and rose gold color combination for the right project…
Confession time. I may be using the term “card” a little loosely here. This form is one of my favorites, and I’ve used it for everything from an elaborate card, to a mini album, to a book full up of tags. However, you don’t have to make the origami book guts–you can add a fancy fine translucent vellum liner paper and…
Introducing 2 NEW Items:Petal Cards & Folded Tag InvitationsBoth new products are made with our BASIS cardstockPetal Cards–Just fold and interlock the petals; seal and mail by itself or enclose in 6 1/2″ Square Envelope.Tag Card Invitations come 10 in a pack and include matching envelopes.BASIS™ COLORS FINISH: Twin-wire Antique Vellum Finish (uncoated) – (this…
Last September, Damien and I celebrated our 18th Anniversary…wow does time just fly by!I really am blessed to have married my best friend. Inspired by our Anniversary I decided to create a Wedding Invite or Anniversary Invite foryou to download and use for your next event. This digital download was created in mind of the easy…
Hello creative friends! Somehow we are halfway through November already? Craziness! I’m already totally in the holiday spirit. I love, love, love Thanksgiving, but Christmas is on my brain big time!This past Sunday I held a Brush Lettering Workshop at a darling stationery shop in Geneva, IL. I’m a total introvert, so standing up in…
Good Morning! Jamie with you to share a Back to School bus shaped card! This card is perfect for giving to the Teacher on the first day of school!Here is my tutorial: 1. Join the bus shapes then cut out on your digital die cutting machine. Use a score board to score the buses to fold.2. Fold…