It’s pumpkin time here in the midwest. I created a card in honor of all the local pumpkin patches. It can be used for birthday, thinking of you or just to welcome spring. I cut a piece of Cougar White Super Smooth to 2.75″ x 4″, …
Lisa McGushion
Sunflowers for September
It’s September and time for sunflowers and spiced pumpkin. I love this time of year with all the colors. This card is inspired by the darker colored sunflowers. CutCardstock had the perfect colors. I chose Pop Tone in Hot Fudge (4.24″ x 5.5″ and 3.25″ x …
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to you…. I needed a few more birthday cards for birthdays that are approaching fast. I started with a A2 Card base of Curious Metallic Cryogen White Cardstock. I used the new colors of Tim Holtz’s Distress Oxides to create a colorful background. …
It’s all about Organization
It’s back to school for most families which means trying to stay organized. A planner is a great way to stay organized. I have been working on personalizing my planner. The tabbed pages are were from a previous year and are on a thin paper. …
Faux Tin Can Lanterns
I have always admired the tin can lanterns found at craft fairs and have wanted to make my own. I just haven’t attempted it until now, or at least a paper version of them. I used a sheet of Bright Foil Cardstock in Silver. It …
For the Bride and Groom
Summer is the perfect time to get married and as a result there is a need for a stash of wedding cards. This elegant card would be great for any wedding. I started with a piece of Classic Linen in Epic Black cardstock cut to …
Flowers for a Friend
Flowers that don’t wilt are the best kind to give to a friend. Sometimes you just need at card to say I am thinking of you. I started with my favorite Pop-Tone Cardstock. I used Hot Fudge for the flower pot, a label and the …
One Cup at a Time
Some times you just need to stop and take things one cup (or task) at a time. I started with a Pop-Tone A2 Folded Invitation in Whip Cream, a piece Pop Tone Cardstock in Cotton Candy cut to 4.25″ x 5.5″ and 2 pieces of …
Man Cards
I don’t know about you, but I never have enough cards for the men in my life. I decided I would make a set of cards that I can send to my favorite guys. I started with a Basis A-2 White Folded Invitation, Basis Brown …
Dads Are One of a Kind
Dads are a special group of people and deserve special cards. It is always a challenge to make a new card for my dad because he keeps all the cards. I kept this card simple but elegant. I started with a Basis White 110lb cardstock …
Friends Weather the Storms Together
Sometimes we all need a little help from our friends. Friends help protect us when the storms of life just like an umbrella, just like these friends know. To get started I used Stardream Metallic Azalea A2 Folded Invitation Card, a piece of Silk …
Mother’s Day Should Be Everyday
What is the one cardstock everyone needs in their stash? Silk Glitter Opulent Opal cardstock is one of my go to papers. I can create my own custom colors with Copic Markers or Alcohol Inks. The smooth finish makes it easy to work with and the …
