This set of cards doesn't look too complicated, but the struggle was real. It wasn't a technical issue, but rather too many ideas to wrangle in. I started out floundering with the lantern and background color combination. Then I waffled with ink blending vs watercolor for the foliage. After that I couldn't settle on using… Continue reading Lantern Landscapes
Tag: Christmas
A Wreath for All Seasons
Welcome! I'm happy to be joining along for the Pinkfresh Studio blog hop & giveaway today! Hands down, my favorite product from this month's release is the Tied with Cheer wreath die & stencil set. There are a lot of wreaths on the market, but this set takes the cake. It's much larger than any… Continue reading A Wreath for All Seasons
Peppermint Shakers
Confession: I do not consider myself a "stamper". I love making cards & just about anything else with paper, but stamping is not exactly topping my list of favorites. This card set doesn't have have one bit of stamping though. It's just good ol' rub-ons, and I couldn't love them more! How about you?! What's… Continue reading Peppermint Shakers
Build-An-Ornament with Pretty Pink Posh
Laura Evangeline participates in a blog hop celebrating Pretty Pink Posh's new collection, featuring festive stamp and die sets. She shares a card inspired by childhood ornaments and invites readers to comment on their holiday decorating style for a chance to win one of three $50 gift certificates. Comments are due by October 22, 2024.
SBC Fest Replay: Seasonal Card Tutorial (+Bonus)
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SBC Fest Fall ’24: Homework
SBC Fest is back! If you're not familiar, this is FREE virtual two-day papercrafting event packed with card making and scrapbooking tutorials, techniques, and loads of inspiration. During the event, you'll be able to chat along with all the amazing instructors and fellow crafters, plus enter GIVEAWAYS throughout the event.
SBC Fest Fall ’24: FAQs
SBC Fest is back! If you're not familiar, this is FREE virtual two-day papercrafting event packed with card making and scrapbooking tutorials, techniques, and loads of inspiration. During the event, you'll be able to chat along with all the amazing instructors and fellow crafters, plus enter GIVEAWAYS throughout the event.
Crafty Christmas with Catherine & Friends
You may know by now, I love creating a craft mini series. So, I'm absolutely delighted Catherine Pooler is on this train now with her own fun mini series. The best part... she's invited several of her crafty friends (including me) to join along for "Crafty Christmas with Catherine and Friends". Check out the episode… Continue reading Crafty Christmas with Catherine & Friends
Joy Stitched Card
Spellbinders recently added a new holiday collection to their line of stitching dies. The one that especially caught my eye was this one called "Stitched Joy". Let me show you how I put this card together... Step 1: Die Cutting I started by die cutting the main die from several shades of cardstock, so I… Continue reading Joy Stitched Card
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