Perched in a Tree Ink Blending sunset technique

August 25, 2022

I can't get enough of the Perched in a Tree bundle! We made these cards at my August Card Clubs this month:

They had the choice of adding the bird or a set of die-cut, colored leaves. We added color to both with our Blending Brushes using Crumb Cake & Balmy Blue for the bird and Bermuda Bay & Mango Melody on the leaves.

The greetings are from the Soft Seedlings stamp set stamped on a 1" X 4 1/4" Vanilla CS strip.

Save

If you have trouble getting a smooth Ink Blending background please watch the video to catch my tips.

From the top down I used these colors: Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody & either Balmy Blue or Crumb Cake on the bottom. You might think I used a yellow color on the upper right card but it's just very light Mango Melody.

The Aspen dies are available in three ways – in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion.

*Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free! See them all here.

Save

Below is the video; click on the photo below to watch. Or here to see it on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

~~~

August Specials

Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration!

Save

Host code: E22FXSSB

Save

Get these pretty gems free! *click here to order

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

All Posts

Let it Snow?! Are you having a White Christmas?

December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are enjoying your Holiday today and that you are able to spend time with some of your favorite people. This year is so unusual and difficult for many who are isolated. I wish you the best and thank you for your support this past year.

We did just get snow this week; very unusual for us in North Dakota! So it's a white Christmas after all.

Here are two of my favorite wintery cards featuring my Life is Beautiful stamp set.

Save

The card above is Seaside Spray with Black & White. The stamp set is Snowman Season in the Annual Catalog.

Save

This card is made with the Snowflake Splendor designer paper. Ink colors are black, Balmy Blue & Highland Heather. The DSP is retiring in a week or so and it's on sale here.

Save

This card is very similar to the one above only made with Early Espresso & Balmy Blue.

Merry Christmas!

~~~

Save

December Ordering Special:

Current Host code is 399BKWGG

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

Save

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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.
Need a quick gift box for the Holidays? Use your designer paper!!

December 24, 2020

Are you a last minute wrapper? I can help! I made these fast gift boxes on this week's FB Live. Honestly they are super easy and you can make them wide or tall depending on where you score.

Save

Each one is made from 2 pieces of 12 X 12" designer paper; these are from Toile Tidings which is now discontinued and out of stock. Double sided paper is preferred and makes them extra special. I used the same patterns for each box; flipping the pattern so they coordinated.

I know some of you might think it's frivolous to use your designer paper for gift boxes. Now consider how much DSP you have stored up! Use it; you can do it!

Save

And here is another version with the new True Love designer paper; all Black & White! It's from the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog!

Save

I colored some of the flowers on the paper with both Rococo Rose and Purple Posy Blends markers. Then I added two ribbons; Black glittered and Purple Posy.

Save

You can watch the video here. Scroll towards the end for the boxes.

Save

~~~

Save

December Ordering Special:

Current Host code is AHJNPWNB

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

Save

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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.
Quite Curvy & Classic Christmas Strips

December 23, 2020

I totally enjoy making these strip cards! It seems like I always have little strips of paper left over from a project. Most times I can toss them without a thought but now & then I have trouble doing that. This technique puts them to great use!

Save

You can catch my tips on this technique in the video below.

I used the Classic Christmas designer paper on this card. It's available now through January 4th or while supplies last. The colors are Shaded Spruce, Sahara Sand & Cherry Cobbler. See it here.

I also used the Quite Curvy stamp set and dies. They are available now and will be in the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog. See them here now.

~~~

Save

December Ordering Special:

Current Host code is 399BKWGG

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

Save

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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.