Author Archives: Diana Opiela

 

Top Note Trees & “Stamp Off” Technique

I really liked this card when I saw it.  Plus I knew it would be very easy to make even though it looks like it takes a lot of time.  I turned mine into a sympathy card.  The Lovely As A Tree stamp set has a peaceful feel to me. Designed By Patty Gorka  Instructions: Die […]

Thankful Digital Layout

This is a layout I can see making for myself.  I like the simplicity, the variety of papers and the b/w photos.  Can you believe this is a digital layout? I found this on Pinterest and it linked back to Two Peas in a Bucket in the gallery of *Celeste*   Celeste used a couple products […]

Pinterest Feature – Give Thanks Leaf Shaped Card

We found this shaped card on Pinterest.  The distressing is what makes this card pop!  Just remember that sometimes a shaped card needs to be a bit smaller to fit into a standard A2 size envelope. Designed by Sheila Veitch Here is what Sheila said about making this card, “I employed my Gypsy Wonderings cricut cartridge […]

Count Your Blessings Embossing Technique

White ink on Kraft card stock is one of my favorite looks for a card.  It’s warm and inviting.  This look can become shabby, primitive or elegant.   One of my favorite designers, Becca Feeken, shared this card using Spellbinders products while thinking about the victims of hurricane Sandy.  And it is always appropriate to […]

Glorious Leaves Digital Layout

Have you tried digital scrapbooking yet?  There are such lovely projects out there in the blogosphere.  I love these fun and fresh Autumn colors! Designed by  Lori S.   Products Used: Days of December Layered Template Sets No. 7A   Defining Fall No. 2 Brushes and Stamps! Blog post:  http://katiepertiet.typepad.com/designerdigitals_weblog/2012/11/new-releases-and-a-sale.html

Layered Paper Pumpkin Tutorial

paper pumpkin

This pumpkin is so cute!  And easy to make too! Designed by Two Paper Divas Fall is almost here so that means it’s pumpkin time!!  Look how cute this pumpkin is and wouldn’t it be perfect to decorate your home, office, desk, etc. This project is made with several sizes of accordion medallions. Gather your supplies:  card […]