Handcrafted Cards + More
I made this card for a team building Facebook challenge. Our challenge was to create something about nature and spring. Tulips are the first sign of spring! I used colours from several colour families to make this card. Blackberry Bliss, Sweet Sorbet and Pool Party are the main colours you seen on this card. The… Continue reading More Tulips and Patchwork Backgrounds
This week’s sketch from Freshly Made Sketches had a large empty space that I wanted to fill. I filled it with sentiments! Specifically, “Congratulations” and “so tiny, so precious…” from the Charming Sentiments stamp set which were stamped in Moody Mauve and Coastal Cabana. I created the card in neutral colors rather than the traditional… Continue reading A New Baby Card – Freshly Made Sketches 632
This photo montage challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments had me thinking about wedding season. The flowers and bright colors made me think of how soon the weather was going to warm up and we’d be into the thick of wedding bliss. My card was created with the Heartfelt Hexagons bundle and Paper Florist dies in… Continue reading Wedding Card Season with Hand Stamped Sentiments 435
Every month, there are a couple of team Facebook challenges to get our creative juices going. This month, I participated in using up my specialty Designer Series Paper as part of that challenge. I paired the last bits of the Rose Gold Specialty Paper with Night of Navy cardstock and the Cap & Gown stamp… Continue reading Graduation Card – Team Participation Challenge
Not a single April Fool here! How have you been? Although I posted some cards in March, it was not as much or as often as I wanted. I got sick, but recovered in time to do a little spring break travelling. I’ll share some of my adventures with you in a future post. I… Continue reading Popcorn! – Carnival Treats Host Set
Today, I’m sharing a card I created based on the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge. I’ve been on Spring Break with my kids for the last couple of weeks so my posting has been sporadic. I’m finally back from a Hawaiian vacation and I’m missing the warm weather and sandy beaches sooooo much. I brought… Continue reading Circle Sayings with Flowers – Hand Stamped Sentiments 434
It’s only January and I’m already starting on my Christmas cards! I really am! I created a slimline card (another one!) with a holiday theme inspired by challenges from Christmas Crafts All Year Round and Handstamped Sentiments. Christmas Crafts All Year Round Hand Stamped Sentiments This card features a trio of white, heat embossed snowflakes… Continue reading Getting Ahead on Christmas Cards
Stepping into a new year, I am sharing my last card for 2023. This creation features the gorgeous Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper, as well as the More Wishes and Merry & Bright stamp sets. The sentiments took center stage, heat-embossed in black and gold powders on Very Vanilla cardstock. The sentiment was die-cut with… Continue reading Farewell 2023: Gold and Sparkly
Wish you and yours the most blessed, joyous and peaceful Christmas!
As Christmas Eve unfolds, I'm taking a quick pause to share some last-minute magic with you. Today, I've whipped up these charming gift card holders using fantastic tutorials from Klompen Stampers and O Y Go that added that perfect touch to the holiday hustle and bustle. The front Inside the card with gift card pocket… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Card Holders: Crafting on Christmas Eve
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