Here's another example of my "Plain-Jane (basic) card to fancy (stepped-up) card. Two die-cut images, and embossed panel with a shaded area. A simple card, but still pretty. Here's the same basic layout, but with with a splash more color and embellishments. The above card has a panel of Shimmery White cardstock with blended colors…
I used the ornament stamp and die from the Whimsical Trees Bundle to create this slimline Christmas card. The ornaments were onto Shimmery White cardstock with Staz-On ink. I used watercolor pencils to add color and then blended with a Blender Pen. The Christmas Tree dies has a ornament die cut, so I stamped this…
I recently offered a Fall Step-it Up Class. The class offered a "Plain-Jane" (basic) card layout and then a "stepped-up" card version. This was a new class concept for me and everyone loved it! In preparing for this class, the stepped-up cards weren't an issue for me. It was the "Plain-Jane's" that I was struggling…
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I used the Sparkle of the Season for this festive Halloween card. My Basic White panel is layered onto a piece of Basic Black and attached to a Mango Melody card base. I made this card during Sale-a-Bration, so the wreath was cut out using the Be Dazzling paper. I just love the little broom…
Here's another card showcasing the Soft Pastels (chalks) using a Blender Pen. I added Wink of Stella to the snowman for a soft shimmer. This was such a fun card to make using the Soft Pastels. If the Soft Pastel chalk assortment isn't part of your stamping supplies, they need to be. You'll have so…
The Whimsy & Wonder Suite in the Mini Catalog is such a sweet collection of products. Today's card uses the Whimsical Trees Bundle, Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon and Whimsy & Wonder Designer Series Paper from this suite. Here's the products and measurements if you would like to make this card- 4-1/4 x 11 Blushing…
I paired the Sunny Sentiments stamp set with Hand-Penned Designer Series for this feminine birthday card. I layered a piece of the Hand-Penned DSP onto Misty Moonlight cardstock that has a pretty die cut edge using the Basic Borders dies. The stamp was colored with Stampin' Write Markers and stamped onto Basic White cardstock and…
I used the Nature's Harvest bundle to create this healing thoughts card. The cardbase is Crumb Cake, with a layer of Early Espresso. The flower was stamped with Memento ink and colored with Stampin' Blends. I love these alcohol markers! They take all the guess work out of shading and blending and make me feel…