By Diana Opiela We saw this wonderful card and thought you might want to know how to make it. It is really pretty easy – scoring and folding! Let’s get started! Materials: 1 pc 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Cardstock (for card base) 4 pcs 1-1/4″ square patterned paper 2 pcs 5-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ patterned paper 2 […]
This card is such a “WOW!” Make sure to scroll down and look at all the details. This is a gate fold card with a tag insert in the back! Plus we like that it supports Breast Cancer Awareness. Designed by Rina Meyers This is a pull out tag for your […]
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We just couldn’t resist posting all the wonderful Halloween cupcakes and other treats we found. Enjoy! Photo from: http://www.squidoo.com/halloweencupcakeideas Photo from: http://urbancomfort.typepad.com/urban_nest/2012/09/witches-ball.html Photo from: http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/new-to-the-shop-halloween-glam-collection/ Photo from: http://www.lhj.com/recipe/cupcakes/ghost-cupcakes/ Photo from: http://sleepysongbird.tumblr.com/post/1081699249 Photo from: http://cookiesandcups.com/witches-broom-cupcakes/ Photo from: http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltw83v1Y2h1qb90noo1_500.jpg Photo from: http://ninas-kleiner-food-blog.blogspot.it/2011/10/kurbis-oreo-cupcakes.html Photo from: http://cookiesandcups.com/skeletons-and-scenes-from-a-playground/skeletoncupcakes14/ Photo from: http://simplysweeter.blogspot.com/2009/08/im-cupcake-winner.html Photo from: http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/frightfully-easy-ghost-cookies-recipe/1/
The snow in this winter scene looks embossed but it’s really Enamel Accents over a stamped image! Designed by Lisa Addesa Instructions: 1. Stamp Snowy Branches with Early Espresso ink. 2. Pour clear embossing powder onto stamped image. 3. Set embossing with heat tool. 4. Tear a post-it […]
I really like the idea of “mixed media” on a card, but am hesitant to try it. I think “it’s too messy”, “it will be too bulky to mail” or “I just can’t figure out how to place things.” This is a great example of a mailable card that uses “mixed media” in the forms […]
Dry embossing with Embossing Folders is one of my favorite techniques. It adds dimension and texture without adding much cost or height (for mailing!) Here are some techniques using embossing folders to keep it fresh every time you make a new project: 1. Embossed Background Photo from: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1870225?&cat=18571 Photo from: […]
With Halloween just around the corner, here is a cute card that is really simple to make! Debby Hughes, the designer talks about how she made this card, “I used a negative die cut circle for my moon with cute bats from Torico’s Bugs and Hisses set for There She Goes. The sentiment is […]