Paper Christmas Ornaments

Have you noticed the beautiful paper Christmas Ornaments in the Holiday Catalog?  Aren’t they exquisite? Now you can make one yourself!  I have just added a homemade Christmas ornament class to my class offerings beginning in September. Homemade Christmas Ornament Class, $20 In this class I will show you and your guests how to use […]

Making Holiday Cards

Have you started making holiday cards yet?  Don’t put it off too long or they’ll never get done in time. This winter send your family and friends warm wishes with this cute, heartfelt card.  What a nice way to let them know you’re thinking of them. You’ll notice this card again features the Bootiful Occasions […]

How to Make Christmas Cards

Schedule a card making class and learn how to make Christmas cards. Or perhaps you’d like to focus on techniques in your class.  I used the faux patina technique to create the background for this card using the Big Shot and the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Isn’t it beautiful?  You can click on […]

Love Greeting Cards

Why wait for an excuse to create and share your love greeting cards?  Who wouldn’t like to receive a card that tells them how much you care… anytime of the year? Although not in traditional colors for your homemade Valentine ideas, this card would work for that, too. And remember, you can always click on […]

Unique Birthday Cards

It seems I never have enough unique birthday cards around.  This one I made for my sister’s birthday coming up later this month.  I think it suits her to a tee! The stamp set I used is the adorable Bootiful Occasions. What do you think?  Please leave your comments below.  

Design a Birthday Card

I wanted to design a birthday card for a friend’s special day.  Simple yet elegant, I really think she’ll like it. I used the Big Shot and Embosslits Beautiful Wings Die to cut the butterflies out of the Champagne Glitter Paper, and it sure adds a lot of sparkle to the card! The greeting was […]

Handmade Christmas Cards

Ordering from the new Holiday Catalog begins today, and if you need ideas for handmade Christmas cards you won’t be disappointed! This card features designer paper from the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Paper. including the luxurious flocked window sheet.  The greeting is from the new Christmas rubber stamps set Greetings of the Season, punched out […]

Ideas for Christmas Cards

If you’re looking for some quick & easy ideas for Christmas cards, here’s one that will even help use up your designer paper scraps.  Using a few coordinating designer papers, make some banners to drape down the card front.  Add a bit of ribbon and a greeting, and you’re set! This card features some of […]

Spooky Homemade Halloween Cards

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the items included in the upcoming Holiday catalog to make fun homemade Halloween cards.  But you’d better be careful, they’re spooky! I thought the gate fold card would be cute for this stamp from Toxic Treats.  When I saw it I actually thought of a wrought iron gate, […]

Sweet Handmade Thank You Card

This sweet handmade thank you card features another stamp from Summer Afternoon, a hostess set in the Stampin’ Up! catalog.  The simple white card with the Gumball Green accents just looks so fresh. I ran the top base piece through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  I wrapped it with one […]