Author Archives: Diana Opiela

Peek-A-Boo Card Tutorial

This is a great tutorial on making a peek-a-boo card.  Try it – it’s really very easy.   “Just Popping In” card, by Gretchen McElveen.       Hi! Gretchen here! Today I want to walk you through an easy way to make a cute “peek-a-boo” birthday card! In addition to the basics (adhesive, scissors, paper […]

 

How’d They Do That? Circle Punch Paper Flower

By Valerie Bishop I used one of my favorite flower paper folding techniques to make the flower on this card I made using the products from my Front Porch Kit- Here’s the tutorial on this – it’s the same flower with just different papers – All you need are a few items – a piece […]

Emboss Resist Rainbow Tutorial

By Nicole Samuels     If you love stamping, mists, and rainbows…I’ve got a fun tutorial to share with you today!  I used this same technique on my “Happy Day” layout from the Summer of ’69 gallery, using the awesome chevron stamp from the Five and Dime add on.  It’s very easy to do and who doesn’t […]

10 Ways to Use: Washi Tape

Everyone loves Washi Tape!  I think we have all bought a roll or two.  What to do with it?  Here are some ideas:   1.  As banners     2.  Create flowers   3.  Accenting a photo     4.  Behind a focal point     5.  As a background     6.  Behind a […]

Swinging Z-Fold Card Tutorial

By Gini Cagle It’s always fun play around with fancy fold cards, and today, I’ve made a Swinging Z-Fold Card . From the front, you can’t really tell the cool layers that are waiting to be discovered… As you open the card, the butterfly swings out – revealing this gorgeous inside. I used the Diamond Strips and […]