Don’t you love autumn colors? They inspired me when creating today’s card. All the oranges, yellows, and reds are appearing in our Michigan maple’s right now. I kept this card clean and simple with the focus on the leaf. To make the leaf stand-out I gave it a stained glass effect that I’ll explain here….
Sometimes a simple thanks is just that… not complicated or crowded out with detail. That’s exactly what I’m sharing with you today. I started with some basic supplies to create a fall look to my card. Savoy Cotton, Dark Orange and Brown Bag cardstocks. I knew that because I was using the cotton cardstock, Distress…
It’s hard to believe it’s September already. I know the leaves will be changing colors soon here in Michigan. Those thoughts inspired my card for today. I like to send cards on holidays when someone isn’t expecting one. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays when I do that. I created these cards with that occasion…
The season of baking is upon us! Looking for a quick and pretty way to package some little treats this fall? These autumn cookie pouches are a great small gift for friends and neighbors or would make a cute party or wedding favor too! Start by trimming a piece of Kraft Wood Grain Cardstock to…
Did you know you pay extra postage for a square sized card? Well that’s if you use a square envelope. You could always put a square card in a rectangle envelope. I love square-shaped cards but don’t like paying extra for postage. So I decided to turn my square card into a standard A2 size…
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 cannot resist “retro style” typography. When it’s a shadowed die cut–even better! Today’s card features all that and a layer of stenciled embossing– another favorite :). The star of the show however is the gorgeous silver and gold card stock from the CutCardstock shop. Pow Silver Glitter paper and Currency Cover Gold card stock….
Do you ever make cards and not finish them? I’m notorious for doing that. Many times I leave them unfinished intentionally. I like having lots of cards available to finish later so I can personalize them for the recipient and the occasion. Later I’ll go back, add an insert inside of the card, as well…
I love summer! And throwing summer parties! My project this time is a decoration for an upcoming party. It’s hard to get a good picture of the entire project. It’s a Happy Birthday banner strung together with jute twine. It’s 70 inches in length and a great decoration for an upcoming party. I used the…
It’s that time of year when I tend to have more weddings and anniversaries to celebrate. So, I decided to build up my stash of these types of cards. Nothing says wedding or anniversary like beautiful metallic papers. Something about the extra shimmer and shine makes a clean and simple layout extra special. That was…
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…
Happy Wednesday friends! We are getting down to the nitty-gritty last days of school. It’s always a chaotic and emotional time of year for me. The realization that my boys are getting older hits me like a ton of bricks EVERY year! And trying to stay on top of all the end-of-year activities nearly sends…