Madison Avenue Thank You Card
The simple elegance of the designs in the Madison Avenue (wood-129657/clear-129660) stamp set from Sale-A-Bration can make quite lovely cards, especially when you add a little satiny organza ribbon and pearls. I also embossed part of the card base with the Perfect Polka Dots Folder to give the effect of pearls in the background. The […]
Rubber Stamping and Embossing
Here’s the last project for the March Cardmaking Techniques Boutique. Using rubber stamping and embossing in colors suitable even for a man… isn’t it awesome? Next month begins the second quarter of the Stamp4Joy Techniques Boutique. I didn’t realize how long it would take to make up the kits, so the price will be going […]
St. Patrick’s Day Greeting Cards
While it might be fun to own stamps for every occasion, it’s not always practical or affordable. How many times in a year do you need St. Patrick’s Day greeting cards, after all? With a little creativity and thinking outside the box, you may find you can use supplies you already have. For this card […]
Creating Baby Shower Invitations
Creating baby shower invitations couldn’t be easier! Ink up the “negative” space on an embossing folder to create an interesting design. Here I used the Argyle Folder. And they’ll delight in the feel of the texture of the embossing… they won’t be able to help themselves! (click on the image for a closer view) The […]
Card Making Techniques
Here’s one of the card making techniques from this month’s Techniques Boutique. I used an assortment of designs from the Tea for Two Designer Paper Collection to create the background focal piece. So delightful! After creating the main piece I cut it out using the Top Note Bigz Die through the Big Shot, and then […]
Homemade Valentine Card
There’s just enough time to squeeze one more homemade Valentine card in. I used the Hearts a Flutter Bundle (wood-131098/clear-131097) to make it quick & easy… no fussy cutting here! That doesn’t mean I’ll be putting this set away because I can use it for much more than Valentine greeting cards. Be sure to check […]
Hand Made Wedding Cards
I wanted to make some hand made wedding cards, and began with the idea of making them all white. As I was designing this card, though, I decided to make the oval in black to offset the elements more, and the rest just followed after that. I feel it could use some ribbon, but I’m […]
Bloomin’ Handmade Valentine Card
Valentines Day is less than three weeks away. Do you have your handmade Valentine card made for your loved one? This sweet card idea uses the cute Bloomin’ Marvelous set that you can pick up for FREE with a $50 purchase. I think this year’s Sale-A-Bration catalog is confusing. Check out this easy-to-read Sale-A-Bration flyer […]
Making Vintage Greeting Cards
With its quaint images from a bygone era, Feeling Sentimental (w-129627/c-129630) is perfect for making vintage greeting cards. Add the rich texture of the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, highlighted ever so slightly with Early Espresso ink, some paper roses with pearls and crocheted trim, and the look is complete. Click on the photo for a […]
Bright Flower Birthday Cards
Today is FINALLY the first day of Sale-A-Bration. Hooray! For every $50 ordered you can select one item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for FREE! It doesn’t get any better! Oh wait, it does! For every $50 you spend you also get a square on my 50/50 board for a drawing for $50 in free Stampin’ […]