On today’s card, I’ll be adding some detail and dimension to die cuts from solid color cardstock. Stamp & colored images are so gorgeous for all the dimension and texture you can add, but you can get some of that look even with solid color cardstock — and in no time at all!… Read the rest
Have you seen card sketch challenges that were designed for pattern papers and thought to yourself, “I wish I could play along but I don’t really have much pattern paper.” Well, guess what, you don’t need pattern paper! Just play along with your solid color cardstocks! I’m going to show you 2 sketches from Kendra’s Card Challenge #21.… Read the rest
Hi everyone! I’ve got a Clean and Simple card for those of us who can’t help but to keep adding more! I’ve added a lot of small details to this card but still left a lot of white space for that class, clean and simple look. If you find it hard to hold back all the bells and whistle but you love the look of clean & simple, maybe give this card a try!… Read the rest
Today I’m sharing a mini album! I’ve made several of these and they are so simple and fun, but make great gifts! These days it feels getting photos off our phones and printed might be the hardest step, so a simple album like this really encourages me to actually print my photos!… Read the rest
Hi Friends! I’m back again with another Recipe #6 card. This time I’m going to show you how to create your own plaid design from strips of cardstock. This is such a great scrap-buster and a fabulous way to create a fun design! Who needs pattern paper, when you can make your own designs!… Read the rest
Want to braid some paper with me? Check out this easy way to create a faux ribbon braided panel for your card. This is a fun way to use up all those small scraps. Play with different color combinations and have fun with it!
Watch my video tutorial on YouTube.… Read the rest
I love creating easy-to-follow recipes for how to make fun cards without the stress of measuring or following anything precisely. The idea is to create intuitively and just “wing it” every time. Today I’m sharing a “fancy” gate fold. It’s a way to elevate your traditional gate fold to make it different and unique.… Read the rest
Bookmark this page! I’ll be updating it as new Black Friday Deals get published. Meanwhile, here are the ones I know about. Please note, I use affiliate links where possible. It doesn’t cost you anything extra but I might earn a commission if you do make a purchase after you click my link.… Read the rest
When you have a colorful card, sometimes the thing that really makes it shine is black! On this card, I wanted to feature a stack of rainbow colored books. But for the rainbow to really pop, I didn’t want color anywhere else, so I stuck to a black & white “pattern paper” (that I stamped myself) and a black mat with generous border as the frame.… Read the rest
