I always seem to be in need of last minute birthday cards, so when I settle on a simple design, I like to make several to have on hand. This time, I thought it’d be fun to make a masculine and feminine version of the same card design with the same supplies – white cardstock,…
I’ve been playing with gilding flakes this month. After watching many video’s, I decided to take the plunge and make some cards with them. The shiny flakes look great with the bright colors of Basis Card Stock that is on sale this month. Are you ready to try out something new? To get started, you…
Retro graphics on cards bring a fun and carefree feel that I love. I think they work really well for masculine cards too, so for today’s card, I brought in some fun retro-style stamps and dies to pair with Basis Cardstock. Since the stamp I’m using, features a man driving, I used a wavy die to…
Why does it seem so difficult to create cards for the guys? I hear it often. Guessing it’s because we use so many floral stamps. Florals are one my favorites!! Although, I think selecting the right colors help make a card masculine instead of feminine. I tend to reach for blues and greens for the…
Have you ever tried quilling? It’s very relaxing! I used to do a lot of custom quilling orders back in the day. Now, I only do it for fun or for special occasions. Today’s card features a quilled balloon design that, with the right tools, is pretty easy to make. Make the Quilled Pieces…