Alcohol Markers, Birthday, Cardmaking, Die Cutting, Heat Embossing, Ink Blending, Summer

Happy Bird-day To You!

Hello! Hello! I'm back today with the third project in this month's tutorial mini series featuring a tropical stamp & die collection designed by Kat Uno for Catherine Pooler Designs. If you'd like to start at the beginning of this series, check out the first post HERE. Otherwise, let's get started... Step 1: Ink Blending… Continue reading Happy Bird-day To You!

Alcohol Markers, Cardmaking, Die Cutting, Heat Embossing, Ink Blending, Summer, Thinking of You

Caw Me

Hello, there! Today I'm sharing the second project in a mini series of tutorials featuring a tropical stamp & die collection designed by Kat Uno for Catherine Pooler Designs. If you missed the first one, check it out HERE. Otherwise, let's get started with this one... Step 1: Ink Blending To start, ink was blended… Continue reading Caw Me

Alcohol Markers, Cardmaking, Heat Embossing, Ink Blending, Summer, Thinking of You

Hey Tweetie!

Hello, crafty friend! Today starts a new mini series of projects & tutorials featuring a tropical stamp & die collection designed by Kat Uno for Catherine Pooler Designs. Let's get started with the first project... Step 1: Stamp, Color, & Cut To start, I stamped images from "Hey Tweetie" in an alcohol marker-safe ink onto… Continue reading Hey Tweetie!

Autumn, Cardmaking, Die Cutting, Heat Embossing, Ink Blending, Stencils, Thank You, Watercolor

Watercolor Ink Blending

Welcome! Hello! Hello! I have something extra special to share today. I am honored to be joining Pinkfresh Studio for a blog hop & giveaway in celebration of their newest release. What's a blog hop? If you're not familiar with a blog hop, let me explain... Pinkfresh Studio has challenged several of our crafty friends… Continue reading Watercolor Ink Blending

Cardmaking, Christmas, Winter

Very Merry Christmas in July

It's that time of year when craft companies release sneak peeks of new holiday products, and shops have their big Christmas in July sales. It's also the time of year when I start thinking about my holiday cards & projects. I always aim to get my cards done before Halloween, because I know time will… Continue reading Very Merry Christmas in July

Alcohol Markers, Cardmaking, Die Cutting, Love, Shakers, Thinking of You, Valentine

You’ve Got Mail

Hello, crafty friend! Today I'm sharing this cute little shaker featuring adorable stamps, dies, and embellishments from Pretty Pink Posh. Let me show you how I put this one together... Step 1: Card Base I started with a top folding A2 card base and trimmed the bottom off to create a 4.25" square card. I… Continue reading You’ve Got Mail

Baby, Cardmaking, Die Cutting, Ink Blending, Spring, Stencils, Summer, Thinking of You

Background Ink Blending Hack

Welcome! Hello! Hello! I'm so glad you're here, because I have something extra special to share today. I am honored to be joining Pinkfresh Studio for a blog hop in celebration of their newest release. What's a blog hop? If you're not familiar with a blog hop, let me explain... Pinkfresh Studio has challenged several… Continue reading Background Ink Blending Hack

Cardmaking, Die Cutting, Heat Embossing, Ink Blending, Shakers, Summer, Thank You, Thinking of You

Mini Jam Shakers

Hello, crafty friend! Today I'd like to share with you this little shaker card set I've created using some sweet new stamps & dies from Catherine Pooler Designs. Okay, let's get started... Step 1: Ink Blending I started by ink blending a piece of white cardstock with three pink ink shades (Samba, Coral Cabana, &… Continue reading Mini Jam Shakers

Alcohol Markers, Cardmaking, Die Cutting, Shakers, Spring

Cute Boots Shaker Cards

Hello, crafty friend! I am delighted to share a cute set of shaker cards with you today featuring the "Cute Boots" stamp set from Spellbinders. It's really perfect for the rainy weather we've been having here lately. I started with white paper and used distress inks and shimmer spray & drops to make the wet… Continue reading Cute Boots Shaker Cards

Cardmaking, Easter, Spring

Easter Peeps Card Set

Hello! Hello! I am back to share another project created with the new "Celebrate Spring" collection from Catherine Pooler Designs which launched this week! If you missed my first card, you can check it out HERE. Let me show you how I created this little card duo... Step 1: Stamp & Color Since I used… Continue reading Easter Peeps Card Set