Today, I'm sharing two cards using more Lovely Layers from Honey Bee Stamps. Like I said in my previous post, I'm a big fan of this line because the results are dimensional and realistic. These doves are no exception but unlike the Lovely Layers: Deer, these have fewer dies and they came together quickly. I … Continue reading Quick and Easy Lovely Layers: Doves
Often, I don't have a clear plan in place when designing my cards. I usually just sit down with whatever products or mediums I want to use and let the creative process happen organically. But, once in a while, I'll have a very specific design plan for a card, and this is one of those … Continue reading Lovely Layers: Deer with Distress Inks
What I love about cardmaking is the ability to use a variety of mediums and explore new techniques. Every card I make is different from the last, and this card is no exception. For this project, I used the Hero Arts Northern Lights Polar Bears Bundle and iridescent embossing powder on an ink blended sky … Continue reading All is Calm, All is Bright Northern Lights
I don't use Distress Oxides very often but when I do, it's almost always on kraft. I love the intensity of color you get, even on a darker cardstock. Lifting away the stencil is almost magical with oxides, kinda like watching embossing powder melt or lifting away a mask when stamping. Or, like lifting away … Continue reading Distress Oxides & Hot Foiling with White on Kraft
Making holiday tags, especially shaker tags, is one of my very favorite crafty things. I make them every year and I'm excited to share the first of the season with you today! I fell in love with this little cardinal from Waffle Flower Crafts and thought he would be perfect for some holiday tags. Although, … Continue reading Holiday Shaker Tags
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