Curious Metallics

29 again?

I love square cards, and I’m so happy that this month’s special is square enevelopes!  Square cards are easy to make, especially from 12 x 12 paper, as I’ve done on this card, using Basis Olive cardstock. Supplies:  12 x 12 Basis Olive cardstock, cut to 6″ x 12″. 8 1/2 x 11 Pop Tones…

Scrappy Quilts

shabby chic meets *the bright side* Hope you survived April Fool’s Day!  My card today is a good example of how to use up your scraps.  You know how much you treasure your fun patterned paper and save every scrap because you *might* use it later…well “later” is now!I love 6 x 6 pads of…

Spring has Sprung!

Spring is in the air, so today I have a bright and cheery little card to share with all of you.  This little nugget is a finished size of 4 1/4″ square. Supplies:Curious Metallic Virtual Pearl, 8.5 x 11Curious Metallic Mandarin, 8.5 x 11patterned paper from SEI Claire collectionBright orange ribbonAlso: scissors, scoring tool, adhesive…

Spring Fling

Challenge inspiration keeps going… I was so inspired by the CutCardStock Challenge that I couldn’t resist one more card with those pretty turquoises and purples, not to mention the ever popular butterfly! I decided to use my new Cameo to create my card.  The finished card size is about 4.5″ square and the white base…

Bunnies & Chicks. . .

Oh, spring!  Its that time of year when my favorite sweet treats show up on store shelves… shaped like bunnies and chicks…. Peeps!   Yes, I know they’re just sugar covered marshmallows.. but they are still a favorite from my childhood. This fun card uses a new stamp set by Close to My Heart called…

Up, Up and Away

Flying high… Spring is in the air!  I created a simple card as my ode to a Sunday afternoon, complete with hot air balloons.  We are fortunate to see many hot air balloons flying above Del Mar and La Jolla, taking lucky tourists on rides above beautiful San Diego.I used the exclusive stamp set, created…

Bundle of Joy

Welcome Baby Ariana! I was recently asked to create a baby shower card that incorporated the colors and theme of the new baby’s nursery…pink, light green, and ladybugs!  The stamp set is by Hero Arts and called Adorable Baby Girl and I found the perfect card stock for the base — a luxurious Flavours Gourmet in…

Retro Holiday Wreath

Happy Halloween! As I post this, folks all over the country are getting ready to wear costumes, bob for apples and beg for candy. Trick-or-treating is a true American past time. So that’s why today, I’m sharing how to make a retro holiday wreath…what? Of course, the only industry who should put out the Christmas…