birthday, cards, cricut, diecutting, Ellen Hutson, Spellbinders Paper Arts, Thread cards

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

cards, diecutting, foiling, Simon says stamp, Spellbinders Paper Arts

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

cards, diecutting, Patterned paper, Thread cards

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

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Simon Says Stamp – Tin Roof stamp, Stylized flower and Hello sunshine dies

Hi friends Continuing on the beaded card train, I am sharing a project today utilizing products from Simon Says Stamp. If you have been following me for a while you may recognise this layout because I made a similar card a couple years ago with this same floral die. I loved how it looked on… Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Tin Roof stamp, Stylized flower and Hello sunshine dies

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Stamping with Alcohol on Alcohol markers

Hello friends! Happy New Year! This year will be a slow crafting year for me. I will pop in to share when I can and today I am sharing a fun technique using alcohol to stamp on alcohol markers to create fun backgrounds and effects on cards. DISCLAIMER: Based on my reading alcohol may dry… Continue reading Stamping with Alcohol on Alcohol markers

Simon says stamp, stitching, Thread cards

Stained glass bird, Dimensional Quilt and Flowerful medallion – Simon Says Stamp

Hello there! Thanks for stopping by!Todays card was made using beautiful products from Simon Says Stamp Flowerful medallion die Stained glass bird stencil Dimensional Quilt background stamp Gold and white embossing powder Distress oxides candied apple, ripe persimmon and squeezed lemonade Orange and yellow thread paper piercer Vellum Emboss the Dimensional Quilt background stamp in… Continue reading Stained glass bird, Dimensional Quilt and Flowerful medallion – Simon Says Stamp

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A2 Marquee Dies – Simon Says Stamp – Just because

Hi friends, Sharing this card made using the Simon Says Stamp A2 Marquee dies as the focus. I did a patchwork like design which I think is so cute. Here’s what you will need with links to shop. Simon Says Stamp A2 Marquee dies Simon Says Stamp Just a Note Pansy stamp set Simon Says… Continue reading A2 Marquee Dies – Simon Says Stamp – Just because

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Sentiments as the star of your card

Hello lovelies, Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I am sharing two cards made using the newest release from Simon Says Stamp, “Good Luck Charm”. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I enjoy adding thread details to my card. The Simon Says Stamp and CZ Design Well Wishes Clear stamp set… Continue reading Sentiments as the star of your card

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Green glittered goodness!

Hello friends, It is so good to have you on my blog today. I am sharing two cards made using the newest release from Simon Says Stamp, “Good Luck Charm”. The holographic and gold glitter embossing used on the cards gives an amazing finish. I cannot stop gazing at these cards in the light. I… Continue reading Green glittered goodness!

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Simon Says Stamp – STAMPtember Blog Party – Scroll Flourish Stamp

Hello Lovelies, Welcome to the party! I'm so glad you could join me today in this STAMPtember celebration. Simon Says Stamp is hosting an exciting blog party which you can find here at this link. Visit their blog to see all the lovely creations and creators that are sharing today. We are celebrating the STAMPtember… Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – STAMPtember Blog Party – Scroll Flourish Stamp