Latest Post

Beautiful Peaceful View card the easy way with video & free project sheet

For my June card clubs I knew I wanted to feature the Peaceful View stamp set.  This gorgeous stamp makes it easy to create a stunning card with.  I've asked for this type of stamp for years and finally got one! 

Save

Could you ask for a more perfect background for this image?  Where did it come from?  It's a piece of designer series paper – from the Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" DSP seen here.   It's absolutely the perfect choice and much easier than creating a coloreful background with ink. 

Save

The majority of the papers work well for this stamp so my club members could pick their favorite. 

We inked the tree scene with Secret Sea ink and stamped on the designer paper.  It's then adhered to a full 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" piece of Balmy Blue CS before it's added to the front flap of the card base (front is folded back once).  

Save

For the greetings I stamped the More Messages stamp a few times and used the coordinating die to cut them all out.  I had tons of greetings for them to choose from.  They then layered them onto another Balmy Blue strip or die-cut. 

What I love about this latest messages bundle is that the greetings and die-cuts are larger than ever before. See the bundle here. 

Save

Here's the free project sheet with measurements and supplies for you: Download Peaceful View June Club

Below is the video for this card and another where I show you how to add color to the stamp. I'll share details on that project tomorrow.  

~~~

July Specials:

New Online Exclusives are here!  

Save

~~~

Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

Save

~~~

Get my Turtle-y Cute PDF tutorial free with any online order in July!

Save

All Posts

• Have you seen the clever Happy Houseplants kit?!

  April 19, 2024

  ---

  One of our most unique kits lately is the Happy Houseplant kit.  It includes 4 frames with everything you need to create adorable home decor!  

  Save

  It's in our Kit Collection seen here and is all inclusive. That means it includes everything you need to create the 4 pieces of framed art all for just $25. They're 7" square when finished.

  Save

  I think they're perfect to place in a hall, bathroom or a guest room.  Maybe near a real plant as a coordinating accent. 

  A few tips on putting these together. The clear acrylic cover sheet has adhesive on both sides for protection.  Remove them before assembling. 

  Save

  See how 3D they are?  I used a bone folder to curl the plants a bit. The kit comes with Dimensionals for adding an elevated look. 

  Save

  Because the pre-cut plant layers are meant to be popped up for a 3D look I added foam adhesive strips seen here to the edges of my frame after I added the clear acrylic sheet. *don't look too close; I added the adhesive strips to the frame edges before I added the clear sheet and had to remove them!

  Save

  I love the plants & pots this kit creates. What a beautiful set of home decor art! 

  This kit would make a fabulous gift for someone who has a new home and needs art, someone who likes to craft but not collect, or someone who is redecorating.  

  Save

  While you're shopping be sure to check out the rest of the kits in our Kit Collection here.

  Also don't forget about the Last Chance sale – grab some products on sale!  See it all here. 

  ~~~

  April Specials: 

  *current host code link:  W62MPU2R

  ~~~

  Here's a link to the Last Chance list 

  Save

  A free gift with orders in April:

  Save

  Check out my available Kits & Tutorials here:

  Save

  All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• CUTE Hooray for Honeycomb card kit; fun, unique & all-inclusive

  April 18, 2024

  ---

  I made time to play with the Hooray for Honeycomb kit the other day and it was super fun and the cards are perfect for celebrations like Graduation, new job, new home or any other good feeling event.  

  Save

  Aren't they just cute?!  And so easy.  This kit is all inclusive and includes everything you see here.  You'll receive enough product to make 3 of each card with printed greetings, etc and the special honeycomb elements too.

  Save

  You can see it here in the online store. These are so special; whoever receives these cards will LOVE them! 

  Save

  And while you're shopping be sure to check out the rest of the kits in our Kit Collection. Also don't forget about the Last Chance sale – grab some products on sale!  See it all here. 

  ~~~

  April Specials: 

  *current host code link:  W62MPU2R

  ~~~

  Here's a link to the Last Chance list 

  Save

  A free gift with orders in April:

  Save

  Check out my available Kits & Tutorials here:

  Save

  All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Sending Love Artist of the Month – party 2

  April 17, 2024

  ---

  Here are the second set of Sending Love cards by our Artist of the Month – Donna.  See the first batch here.   

  First up today is a fabulous fun fold card.  

  Save

  I often forget to cut apart my sentiment like this.  It sure adds a playful note!

  The cute grass and mailbox die-cuts are all from the Sending Love bundle seen here.  The stamp set & dies are returning in the new Annual catalog but they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off. 

  Save

  It starts out as a vertical card with this cute mailbox scene.  But when you open it…… you get a horizontal card!

  Save

  I only opened the upper flap in the photo above.  You can see how it turns from a vertical card to a landscape card.  Here's what it looks like fully opened.  I love that you can read the greetings either way! 

  Save

  Measurements:

  • Balmy Blue card stock – 2 pieces at 10 1/4" X 4 1/4". Score each in at 4 3/4".  Then mark at 4" and score from that mark to the outside corner.  The two pieces are adhered together in the center (under the large white layer) 
  • White – inside is 5 1/4" X 4", side triangles started out at 3 3/4" square; cut in half on the diagonal. 

  ~~~

  Next is a sweet pocket card.  Don't you love her beautiful sponging?! 

  Save

  This card has a hidden pocket between the layers.  See that little envelope sticking out?  

  Save

  Measurements:

  • Moody Mauve – 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  • Sponged Postage die-cut 3 5/8" X 5"
  • Inside White 2 7/8" X 4 1/8"
  • Bubble Bath 3" X 4 1/4"

  ~~~

  Lastly is this adorable hello card with the cutest envelopes on front!  These are also included in the Sending Love dies. 

  Save

  She also used the Deckled Circle dies and the Lighter Than Air designer paper (retiring).  The envelopes match the DSP – Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly & Calypso Coral. 

  Thanks so much for creating and sharing these amazing cards with us Donna!! 

  Save

  
  

  ~~~

  April Specials: 

  *current host code link:  W62MPU2R

  ~~~

  Here's a link to the Last Chance list 

  Save

  A free gift with orders in April:

  Save

  Check out my available Kits & Tutorials here:

  Save

  All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.