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5 Nuvo drops techniques You NEED to try!

Hello friends! Did you know there are tons of ways you can use your Nuvo drops to add color to your cards? Nuvo drops are not just for adding dimensional dots and swooshes. There is lots of fun to be had so let's get into it. All supply links are at the end of the… Continue reading 5 Nuvo drops techniques You NEED to try!

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Easy Interactive Box Card

Hi friends, Today I'm sharing an easy way to get a wow factor from your cards and to use your patterned paper and scrapbook sets to make cards. We're making a pop up box card today using supplies from Pink Fresh Studio. This scrapbooking ser is out of stock but a similar one is linked… Continue reading Easy Interactive Box Card

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Paint with thread.

Hi friend , You know I'm a fibre art girl! Im sharing today how you can paint with thread on your paper projects or on canvases. The supply list is below and you can watch the YouTube video to get all the tips! https://youtu.be/cJhV7wWNA_k Supply List Neenah 110 lb Cardstock Foam Tape Fiskars Paper Trimmer… Continue reading Paint with thread.

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Color theory – Stretch your inks with complementary colors.

Hi friends, As cardmakers we use color theory every time we use our inks but we tend to use triadic colors to get that beautiful rainbow or analogous colors to get that smooth blend! What if I told you that complementary colors can take your cardmaking to the next level. In today’s video I will… Continue reading Color theory – Stretch your inks with complementary colors.

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Adding texture to your cards with flocked vinyl – Cricut Explore

Hi friends, Today I’m sharing a fun way to add subtle texture to your cards using flocked vinyl. The flocked vinyl gives a velvety raised feel to the card and is perfect for adding interest. You can use flocked vinyl with your dies or your electronic cutting machine. It eliminates the need to add glue… Continue reading Adding texture to your cards with flocked vinyl – Cricut Explore

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Floral cards with Cricut Design Space

Hi friends, Today I am sharing two cards I designed that you can cut and make your own using Cricut Design Space! The first is a pretty lavender and purple floral card with a thread background. First I cut the elements of the design. Click here to cut out the items on design space. I… Continue reading Floral cards with Cricut Design Space

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Orange floral stitched card with Cricut

Hi friends, Sharing this card today made with hand stitching and my Cricut explore. You can click this link to find the project on Cricut design space: CRICUT DESIGN SPACE PROJECT Cut the entire project in design space and follow the steps below. If you don’t have a Cricut you can use any Cardmaking and… Continue reading Orange floral stitched card with Cricut

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Mixing supplies from different companies

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

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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