Hi friends, When making cards, do you stick to one manufacturer or do you like mixing supplies from different companies? I am a big proponent of using the supplies you have so I’ve always ended up mixing supplies, initially based on necessity because I had limited supplies; but later it naturally became a part of… Continue reading Mixing supplies from different companies
Author: creativeibby
Butterflies and thread – Cardmaking with ephemera
Hi friends, Sharing this card today that came together very quickly using premade butterfly ephemera, a sentiment sticker and a printed sentiment strip. Here are the supplies Ellen Hutson - Essentials by Ellen circle dies Forever in time - Butterly ephemera Gold glitter word stickers (similar) Sentiment strips (similar) threads foam tape I cut a… Continue reading Butterflies and thread – Cardmaking with ephemera
Black and white is always right!
Hi friends, Today I am sharing a card using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Here are links to the supplies Simon Says Stamp Alstroemeria Bunch Embossing Folder and cutting die Simon Says Stamp Fiddly leaf cutting die Simon Says Stamp XL Spring greetings stamp set (linked a similar set because I was unable to find… Continue reading Black and white is always right!
You can do this! – Simon Says Stamp – Ellen Hutson.
Hi friends, I love big bold sentiments! I made this card with the sentiment as the star and added small thread details to give the sentiment an extra pop! Here are the links to materials used Simon Says Stamp CZ designs Well wishes stamp set Ellen Hutson - Essential dies for stitching rectangles Ellen Hutson… Continue reading You can do this! – Simon Says Stamp – Ellen Hutson.
Grateful for you card – Simon Says Stamp
Hi friends, I’m back from vacation and have a card to share featuring stitching and a simple sentiment. Heres what you will need tracing wheel paper piercer Simon Says Stamp Big and Bold 2 stamp set Versamark Ink Ranger white embossing powder Embossing Heat tool needle and threads of your choice white cardstock gold glitter… Continue reading Grateful for you card – Simon Says Stamp
Using leftovers – Gold and white shaker card
Hi friends, Sharing this card today that was made using leftovers from previous card projects. I have a huge folder with diecuts, sentiments and paper scraps that were not quite right for the projects I was doing at the time. I’m sure we all have this in some form. I finally decided to use some… Continue reading Using leftovers – Gold and white shaker card
Stitched Pattern Paper Cards
Hi friends, Here’s an easy way to add some interest to your pattern paper when making cards. Adding a little thread can be just enough to turn a plain printed background into something special. Here’s what you will need for these cards. Available links are below. Paper piercer Patterned cardstock /paper Cellotape Needle and threads… Continue reading Stitched Pattern Paper Cards
Blessings card – Cricut Design Space – SSS Well Wishes stamp set
Hi friends, I’ve been making a lot on my Cricut and so in the spirit of sharing I wanted to show you another card project I made on design space. Click here to see the project. Remember you can change the colors or tweak based on what’s best for you. The stamp set used is… Continue reading Blessings card – Cricut Design Space – SSS Well Wishes stamp set
Happy Spring – Cricut Flower Card
Hi friends, Sharing another Cricut card today. The link to the project is below so you can cut all the pieces and assemble. Click here to see the project in design space. I cut the pieces from white cardstock and use coordinating ink colors based on the threads I chose to blend the base of… Continue reading Happy Spring – Cricut Flower Card
Cricut Layered Rose card
Hi friends, I love making cards with my Cricut explore. There are lots of opportunities to experiment. Here is a card I made using a pre-designed background from their image library. If you have a Cricut, here is a link to the project on Cricut Design Space ready to cut. You can change the words… Continue reading Cricut Layered Rose card