Hey, everyone! Roree here with another Make It! Monday project. Today I am sharing how I created a card using my PenBlade craft knife as a distressing tool. I started with some patterned paper and stickers from the Mad4Plaid collection from Photo Play Paper. I cut out some square panels from the Lennox and Madras […]
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Multiple Stickers Card
02
Jan
Jan
Hey, everyone! Roree here with another Make It! Monday project. Today I am sharing how I created a card by easily applying multiple stickers at once. First, I started with a ruler and the Pond patterned paper and Puffy Stickers from the Shimelle Go Now Go collection from American Crafts. I cut the patterned paper […]
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Thanksgiving Pocket Place Card
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Nov
Nov
Hey, everyone! Roree here with another Make It! Monday project. Today I am sharing a pocket place card I created using a treat bag and some adhesive. First, I started off with some kraft dot treat bags from Doodlebug and some Extra Strong Glue Tape from PLUS. With one of the treat bags, I folded […]
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Enhanced Embossing Card
14
Nov
Nov
Hey, everyone! Roree here with another Make It! Monday project. Today I am sharing a card I created using some embossed cardstock and Tonic Studios‘ Nuvo Embellishment Mousse. I started by embossing a panel of blue cardstock with the Cricut Cuttlebug® Snow Dots embossing folder. Then with my fingertip, I lightly spread Pure Platinum Embellishment […]
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One Card Three Ways: Stepping Up Your Designs
08
Nov
Nov
Today I thought I would show you some easy ways to “step up” your card making from simple and flat, to a little bit more detailed, or with additional technique for more “wow” factor! The first card in the bunch is simply stamped with the Fancy Folk Art stamps by Papertrey Ink. I didn’t add […]
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Masking Sentiments
01
Nov
Nov
Welcome back! Here is an “oldie, but goodie” masking technique. I hope this will inspire you to break out your stamps and get creative! Masking off the sentiment is easy to do and creates a professional look to your cards. I’ll show you how! Step 1: Stamp sentiment in the center of the card first. […]
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Halloween Gift Bag
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Oct
Oct
Hey, everyone! Roree here with another Make It! Monday project. Today I am sharing a gift bag I created for Halloween using corrugated cardboard, a gesso-painted patterned paper, and embellishments. First I started with a piece of cardboard I cut from an old mailing box. I cut it to 4 x 5″ so that it […]