Darling Handmade Shaker Card Idea

This darling handmade shaker card idea came together just how I imagined it. It’s so cute! The stamp set Jar of Flowers is part of the Flowers for Every Season Collection coming in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. The Jar of Flowers Bundle can be seen on Page 12. It includes the stamp set and […]

Thank Yous; Handmade Thank You Card

There are just so many reasons for making and sending thank yous to someone. I think Mothers Day is a great one, don’t you? I believe a simple watercolor card would be appreciated by just about everyone. And this handmade thank you card was so fun to make! I was feeling like coloring and this […]

Manic Lockdown Challenge, Final Week 4

Today begins the fourth and final week of our Monday Manic Lockdown Challenge. The card we’re using as our starting point can be found on Page 44 of the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog. You can see it in the picture here. It’s the project shown on the left. What is the Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge? I’ll give […]

Earth Day Card Making Idea; Nature Thank You Card

Here’s my Earth Day card making idea for today. I used a sponge brayer to apply a few different ink colors across the center of the card front. Then I used one of my Aqua Painters to splatter some water droplets onto it. I took some of the tree images from the Rooted in Nature […]

Monday Lockdown Challenge – Week 3

This week’s Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge is based off a simple card found on Page 64 of the Stampin’ Up! January – June 2020 Mini Catalog. It’s the top left sample shown in the picture above. Since it’s mostly designer paper it’s super easy! What is the Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge? I’ll give you an image of […]

Another Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge

Here’s another Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge for you. What is the Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge? I’ll give you an image of a project from one of the Stampin’ Up! catalogs, along with a similar project I made using supplies that I have on hand. You will have until the following Sunday night to come up […]

Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge; Use What You Have

Join me for the first Manic Monday Lockdown Challenge! Like I mentioned before, I thought we could focus on using supplies we already have on hand for the month of April. To that end, I’m announcing a fun contest we can all participate in. I will give you an image of a project from one […]

Fancy Folds for Card Making: Twisted Gate Fold Card

You can get directions for fancy folds for card making and much more when you sign up for my free newsletter. The instructions to make a twisted gate fold card will be featured in April’s newsletter going out tomorrow. Don’t miss it! You can sign up HERE. I thought that for the month of April […]

Snowflake Christmas Card for Christmas Card Sunday

I thought I’d make a snowflake Christmas card for today’s Christmas Card Sunday project. If you have a Big Shot or another die-cutting machine this card is so easy to do! I grabbed a couple of retired products to create this holiday card the Snowflake Sentiments stamp set and the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits. You’ll find […]

Mothers Day DIY Cards; Floral Mothers Day Card

If you’re lucky enough to still have your mother around, you’re probably beginning to think of ideas for Mothers Day DIY cards to make. This is the last month for Sale-A-Bration this year. Why not pick up what’s on your Stampin’ Up! list now and get a few FREE products while you’re at it! This […]