Do you make a lot of birthday cards? I always try to have a variety of cards ready to send out. Today, we are going to create a fun and trendy birthday card. Mary here and my card features a stylish to-go cup created with the perfect card stock from CutCardStock. Follow along and learn…
Welcome back! Mary here today to talk about creating cards using inlay dies. Whether you are new to card making or looking to try something new, this tutorial will walk you through the process step-by-step. Let’s get started! Materials You’ll Need: ~Colored card stock in your choice of colors. I chose a few pearlescent card…
Did you collect fireflies when you were a child? Mary here, and I have vivid memories of running around with my friends in the summer catching lightening bugs. That’s what we called them. I was sitting outside on my patio one evening recently and the fireflies were putting on a show! There were so many…
I don’t know about you, but one of my greatest pleasures is sitting on my patio in the evening and enjoying the peace and quiet after a busy day. Sometimes our neighbors come over and then it turns into a party! Mary here, and this is the inspiration behind the card I am sharing with…
Hello and welcome back! This is Mary sharing a sparkly and shimmery July 4th card. Do you create cards for the 4th of July? I typically do not, but I have been invited to a party on that day and thought a card was in order. This card was so quick and fun to create,…
Welcome back! Mary here today sharing an all-occasion card. I really wanted this card to look like someone was getting ready to stitch a floral pattern. This die set is from the April Spellbinders Small Kit of Month and it is so great! I am a cross stitcher, as well as a card maker, so…
Hello and welcome back. Today I am sharing an almost monochromatic card. A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that uses one color in various shades, tones, and tints. Monochromatic color schemes can be easy to use. Working with one segment of the color wheel creates a cohesive and harmonious effect. Do you refer to a…
Welcome back! Do you struggle creating masculine cards? I sure do! Today I am sharing a fun, shaped, masculine card. Step 1: Die cutting To begin, I die cut all of the elements from Erin Lee Creative’s Dimensional Jeep die set, out of the following colors: Moss 83# cover, Galax 80# cover, Black Licorice 65#…
What kinds of cards do you like to create? My favorite type of card to make is an encouragement card. It brings me joy when I know my card has made someone smile or brightened their day. Today I am sharing another floral card…I really like making floral cards, too! I’m planning to give this…
What mother doesn’t want flowers for Mother’s Day? I LOVE creating Mother’s Day cards. I have several friends that always ask me to make cards for their moms. Floral cards seem to be the most popular, so today, I thought I would share two flowery cards. Card 1: The star of this card is the…
Where do you find inspiration? Inspiration is defined as the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. I find inspiration in patterns on clothing as well as everyday items. The card I am sharing was inspired by 3 little, gold bunnies I purchased at Target for my…
It is almost Saint Patrick’s Day and I am here for it! I have several friends with birthdays in March, so I am always looking for cute ideas for their birthday cards. This year, I thought it would be fun to incorporate a mug and some lucky clovers. Card Recipe: To start, I cut a…