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!
Category: cards
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
Simple Stitched Happy birthday card
Hi friends, Sometimes as crafters we need to take a step back from the complicated and that's what I did with this card. I drew simple letters for stitching using a ruler and pierced holes using a craft pick. I used stickers for the sentiment. See how this card came together in the YouTube video… Continue reading Simple Stitched Happy birthday card
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.
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.
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
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
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
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!