Early Espresso and Gold Foil are so yummy together, don’t you think? This special sheet of Beauty of the Earth Specialty Designer Series Paper has both of the these colors in a wildflower/meadow scene. The sheet is designed to cut into six parts for card fronts. Or if you’re a…
When your best friend slips, falls, and breaks her elbow and a rib or two… OUCH! A card, a cup of tea, and a little houseplant should help, right? I’ve used this sad little sloth enough times that I think she needs a name. Meet Suzie Sloth! Suzie says she…
Day 2 at Camp Create 2021! This is my kind of summer camp ~ no bugs, no sunburn, and lots of crafting! Today’s challenge is Wonderful Watercolor. I’m loving these challenges by My Favorite Things to push me out of my comfort zone and into new techniques! I decided to…
It’s been a while since I’ve seen paper as beautiful as Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper. Half of the sheets have gold veining and the colors are just gorgeous. Designed to look like alcohol ink swirls, this paper gives you an artistic look without any mess! The Suite includes…
I have two very simple cards to share with you today. Both cards show off the new designer paper called Bloom Where You’re Planted. I love it when the DSP is in the “driver’s seat” on a card because it becomes a quick assembly and yet such a pretty card!…
I have a friend who just underwent knee surgery. This cute sloth with the wrapped leg is perfect for her get well card, especially with the inside sentiment being, “Hope you’re back on your feet soon!” Here is a look at the whole stamp set. I’m so glad that it…
Healing Hugs is my go-to stamp set for get well cards. You can see other samples here and here. I made this one with my Stamparatus and I thought it would be a great opportunity to share some card-making tips using your Stamparatus. Don’t have one yet? You’re missing out!…
Welcome to our July CASEing Coast to Coast post! If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that once a month Rosanne Mulhern and I take turns designing a card that the other person CASEs. Rosanne lives in PA and I’m in CA, and through Stampin’ Up! we have…
Here’s a fun little card to give someone who has just been through surgery and you want to tell them, “Hope you’re back on your feet soon.” The stamp set is called Back On Your Feet, appropriately enough! I love the little critters and the cheeky sentiments that go with…
I have a simple design for you today. This beautiful ombre paper comes from Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper. I always look for little subtleties in our paper. Do you see the light crackle in this design? I wanted to bring that out with a Vanilla fern cutout. And I…
Here is a rare Saturday post from me to you. I couldn’t wait… It was so exciting to see that this week’s challenge on Festive Friday included rainbows! I had started this card Thursday night, not knowing exactly what I was going to do with it. I only knew I…
Peaceful Poppies and Healing Hugs go nicely together when you pull out the colors from the DSP! I had a tiny piece of this pretty Peaceful Poppies DSP left and I couldn’t let it go to waste! I was able to layer it over the blue lined piece also from…
I love this simple get well card made with Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper and Healing Hugs stamp set. Here are the specifics: Blueberry Bushel card stock, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, scored and folded at 4-1/4″ Crushed Curry card stock, 5″ x 3-3/4″ Pressed Petals Specialty DSP, 4-7/8″x 3-3/8″ Blueberry Bushel…
I have a sweet little gingham get well card for a friend of mine who recently had knee replacement surgery. A few of us are helping her out with some meals, and I always like to include a card with my dinner delivery! Don’t we all?! I was inspired by…
Welcome to the Pals monthly blog hop. We’re so glad you’re here! January is all about making “Art from the Heart,” featuring projects for Valentines Day, Thinking of You, Get Well, or Sympathy. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve…
