16 Apr 26

I've got a couple of cards this week

I hadn't inked up my Pop-Up Petals stamps and they were from the November online exclusives!!  That is something I should hold more shame in, but life gets busy and I order faster than I stamp!!  I'm sure most of us have that problem, or something similar.  Paper purchasing is a problem for some too.  I might also fall in that category!  When I get ready to create I need the paper that goes with it!  I'm sure we are actually normal when it comes to being a crafter.
Anyway, get to the cards Jill!!  I made two cards this week with the Pop-Up Petals bundle.  I kept one really simple with stamps, ink and paper only, and then stepped up the second one.  The second one I also used the dies and have the little pop out in the center when you open it.  It is a cute idea, that's what I liked about this set.  I've tried to craft knife the lines to make my own pop out and I never get them straight, so this is perfect for me.
You can see the videos on YouTube.  The simple card is here, and the pop out one is here. 

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10 Apr 26

Here's a simple layout that's for any level of stamper

This week for my live video I showed how to create this card below.  It can be kept super simple or stepped up to avid crafter level if that is your stamping style.  You'll use up some patterned paper scraps, or whack at a brand new sheet perhaps.  It's so fun for mixing up the papers for whatever style of card you are looking for.  Use masculine papers and put a boat or something in the center as the focal point.  It's such a great design and endless possibilities.  You can see the YouTube video here.

 

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Lovely Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167169 ]
Lovely Arrangements Dies [ 167175 ]
Lovely Blossoms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167168 ]
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
Secret Sea 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [ 165273 ]
Cloud Cover 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [ 165271 ]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]

 

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4 Apr 26

March Paper Pumpkin Alternates

My March Paper Pumpkin alternates are done and the videos are loaded.  You can see them on my Facebook page in the albums or on my YouTube channel.  This kit came with an extra stamp set.  They normally do that in March as a "birthday" celebration for when Paper Pumpkin started.  The cards were a nice variety with thank you and Mother's Day sentiments,  I don't know that we've had hummingbirds before, that was a nice touch.  My alternates are below and the links to the videos are here.....Facebook Album, YouTube playlist.

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1 Apr 26

Fancy, yet oh so easy!!

I love when a card turns out so pretty, but is so easy to make.  You'll wow the recipient with this one for sure.  It is a great use for your shaped dies and patterned papers.  The possibilities are never ending when you dig into that paper stash!  C'mon, I know you have way more than you'll ever use!  Get it out and use it up.  I hope you give this card a try.  You can see the instructional video on my YouTube channel, here.

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25 Mar 26

Christmas Basket? Say What!!??

In my weekly live I showed how to use the Easter Basket bundle for a Christmas themed card.  It was the 25th so that meant it was time for a Christmas card so I cased one of my March class cards and made it a Christmas basket.  I think this would also be so adorable if you filled the basket with items to look like a gift basket.  You could do mugs for a coffee idea or cookies and baking stuff too.  The basket could be made without the handle for a different looking basket.  So many possibilities!  I hope you give it a try.  You can see the how to video on YouTube, here.

Here is the class card I used as my design idea.

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17 Mar 26

Crop Day cards

I went to a fundraiser crop last weekend!  I love getting away with my friends and crafting.  I had an order for 10 flower cards from a friend that owns a flower farm.  She gave me a saying to use that I printed from my computer and die cut.  Those cards are pretty much what I did all day.  I cut a bunch more of those Easter baskets but didn't assemble them.  Here are a few of the cards I created.  I used the Meadow Dies from a couple of years ago.  There are such good dies in there.

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17 Mar 26

Cute Easter card with a fun technique

This card is so simple to make and you'll love the technique that makes the plaid in the background.  It is super easy and you can make it look so many different ways and even add more colors!  You can see the technique and card instructions on my YouTube channel.

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