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.
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
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
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
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