There is just something about shimmery and glittery paper that makes me smile. It adds a beautiful element to any project. Here’s a simple birthday card that doesn’t feel simple at all…all because of the type of paper I used. Check out how to make one: Supplies Needed –Basis Cardstock in white–Curious Metallic Cardstock in…
Hi crafty friends! How are you all doing? Summer is coming to an end for us and we will be starting a new school year with lots of new things to learn. I have a Purple Monochromatic card to share today. I don’t make too many monochromatic cards but this one was lots of fun…
Aloha everyone! Add a touch of sparkle to your cards by Copic coloring Curious Metallic Cryogen White cardstock. All the details to Copic color Alex Syberia Design Tropical Bouquet digital stamp are in this short cardmaking video tutorial. Watch it here or in HD on YouTube. While you’re there I’d love it if you like,…
Learn about the work-and-turn technique of two-sided letterpress printing in this post by Jim DiRisio of The Norlu Press.
This fair layout started with a 12 x12 sheet of black cardstock. Next added was an 11 x 11 sheet of white cardstock. On top of that placed in the middle was a sheet of 12 x 4-inch black cardstock. After these were glued in place you will need to pick out your punches, and…
Hi Everyone! Today I am bringing you a sushi special! This adorable project starts with a Classic Crest Solar White 110 pound cardstock for my card base. For this project, I used a die from Waffle Flower Stamps called Sunshine Panel Die. I cut this from Pop-Tone Black Licorice Card Stock. I then used a standard card layer…
Hi crafty friends! I had so much fun making this card it is a very simple and fast card to make but I think anyone would be happy to get it. The focus of the card is the repeated stamping that I did and colored into make my own pattern paper. I die cut a…
Do you love hosting parties? I sure do! However, sometimes instead of buying pre-made favors and decorations, I like to make them myself. Here is a simple way to add some personalization to your party using some pretty paper! Supplies Needed –Basis Cardstock in White–Gold Glitter Cardstock–Pop Tone Cardstock in Grape Jelly–Pop Tone Cardstock in…
Create colorful stacked die cards with your cardstock scraps. Today, I’m using triangle stacked dies, but you can use any shape you have on hand. Colorful Cardstock Start by choosing your cardstock colors. Here I chose a selection of Basis and Pop-Tone cardstock. Initially I thought I would create full rainbow cards, but shifted to…
Hi Everyone! Today I am sharing with you a fun and easy project that you can really use for lots of different occasions. You may have seen shaped cards done by people and wondered how they do it. Well, let’s dive in and let me give you a few pointers. First, I am using a…
Lots of fonts and lots of stocks are the makings of these attractive birthday cards.
Let’s get inky and create texture and depth on our handmade cards! Layer ink smooshing and stenciling on Savoy 100% Cotton Soft Gray cardstock. Although I don’t typically design on gray cardstock, I wanted to try something new. Savoy 100% Cotton Soft Gray Letterpress cardstock is 118 lb and heavy enough to handle a little…