How many “hello” dies does one card maker need? I say, you can’t have too many! For my project today, I’m utilizing a few of my favorite “hello” dies for a clean and simple, colorful card. Pop Tone card stock, on sale this month, adds the perfect “pop” of color. I started off by running…
I’m sure we’ve all had someone lend a hand or offer to help out at just the perfect time, right? Like the neighbor that shows up just when you need them, or the friend who’s right by your side when life gets a bit tough. And sometimes you want to offer a little more than…
Hello friends! Summer, also known as my “brightly colored project” season, is almost here! I have another quilling idea for you today – but it’s a little trickier than my last post with quillwork. I didn’t want to add in too many flowers on this one since the central piece takes a bit more time…
Looking for a fun and easy way to decorate your planner? These super bright and graphic planner clips can be made in minutes and are a great way to personalize and embellish an otherwise boring appointment book! Choose some fun stamps with coordinating dies. Then, diecut and emboss (if needed) each shape from Neenah Classic…
Some days you just need to remember to breathe…. A special friend recently went through a difficult time, so I created this to remind her to just “breathe”. I started with Pop-Tone Cardstock in Razzleberry (my favorite), Cotton Candy, and Pink Lemonade. I stamped and die cut the Classic Roses from Heartfelt Creations. I inked the…
We just got done with school for the summer. The end of the year is always crazy busy but we like to treat teachers to little treat during teacher appreciation week. This box is perfect for a few little pieces of candy. I really think the presentation is just as important as the little gift….
Isn’t it great to get a card when you aren’t expecting one? Those are the best moments. I recently made some bright and cheerful “friendship” cards that I can send out to surprise others. Here’s one of them. By using the Pop-Tone card stock it made these cards come together quickly. Better yet, it’s on sale…
Are you an inside hotel camper or a tent camper? I’m a hotel camper. But I could not help making a cute little scene card with these little bears sitting by the camp fire. I wanted to have two little bears by the campfire with their cute little lanterns so I gave mirror image stamping…
Hello friends! Isn’t it nice when you can make your own embellishments for a card? While it can be a bit time consuming, it’s totally worth it when it lights up the recipient’s face (or day)! Today I’m going to show you how I put together some mini magnolias to make this pretty card for…
One easy way to encourage a dear friend is by sending or giving them a handmade card! Sometimes just letting them know they are thought of and appreciated can lift their spirits, or help them through a difficult time. With just a few supplies, I was able to make a simple but pretty card in…
Hello creative friends! Happy Wednesday. And happy April! I can’t believe we are nearly halfway through the month already. Supposedly it’s spring, but here in Chicagoland we are still seeing snowflakes and very chilly temps. I guess it’s keeping me inside and focused on work, which is a good thing?! Speaking of, at this time…
Happy Wednesday everyone! I’m on vacation this week in Arizona, enjoying the vibrant colors in bloom at this time of year. Since I’m away from all of my tools, I thought this would be a great opportunity to share one of my favorite CutCardStock products, Pop-Tone envelopes by French Paper Co. Talk about vibrant color!…