Are you ever inspired by magazine ads? That’s where my inspiration came from for today’s post… a pair of curtains that had a grid on them in a diamond pattern with flowers. I saw this ad while getting my hair done and had to take a photo of it for future reference! It goes to […]
Tag Archives: Cardmaking
07
Apr
Apr
I’ve recently enjoyed doing some watercoloring; it’s so much fun to see how the images come alive with a little bit of color. It’s not only a relaxing activity, it’s also satisfying to see your completed project. I am thrilled to have Bonnie Krebs from Art Impressions show tips on how to watercolor images in […]
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Watercoloring Over Stamped Images
29
Mar
Mar
Happy Tuesday, I hope you are having a creative one! Today I’d like to show you a neat trick you can use to make your stamped images look watercolored. It’s SO easy, you won’t even believe how simple it is! First, to create a background for my card, I wanted to paint a couple of […]
23
Feb
Feb
We’re happy today to have Maria B, the Sizzix Lady, here to share a tip about creating those exciting pivot cards. Maria shows how easy these cards are to make using dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs. Maria’s step-by-step tutorial makes creating these very fun card bases quick and easy, ready for you to add your […]
18
Feb
Feb
It’s always fun to have Maria B, The Sizzix Lady, from It’s Cheaper Than Therapy stop by to share tips with us. Today Maria takes us step-by-step through the process of creating circle and rectangle flip cards. Even though these cards look impressive and complicated, they are very easy to create with Maria’s tips. You […]
04
Feb
Feb
The countdown is on, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! On today’s Inspiration Station I’ve got two Valentines to share with you. I used the new Crate Paper collection (Hello Love). I love making cards especially for Valentine’s Day – who doesn’t love to get a handmade Valentine on Valentine’s Day? I know I […]
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Watercolor Pencils: A Video Tutorial
19
Jan
Jan
Happy Tuesday card makers! Today I have a fun video tutorial to share with you… a handmade greeting card created with watercolor pencils and the Bold Blossoms Watercolor Sheets and Bold Blossoms stamps by Papertrey Ink. I hope you enjoy seeing the process, and please leave a comment if you have any questions! These cards […]