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
When it comes to Christmas design and decor, I almost always choose traditional elements. Red, green, white and gold are my go-to color choices but I always admire a non-traditional design for the holidays. I find it challenging to do myself but I'm pretty happy with how both of these cards turned out. Using the … Continue reading Traditional and Non-Traditional Holiday Color Palettes with Hero Arts Layered Window Stencils
Hello! I'm so excited to share these Halloween shaker cards with you today. Using one of my favorite things from Simon Says Stamp's Stamptember release, the Friendly Ghosts stamp and die set, I made a trio of cards. I love the whimsical ghost images in this set and I thought the illustrations and the font … Continue reading Halloween Shaker Cards with Patterned Paper
As card makers, we sometimes have to make cards for occasions that aren't joyous or celebratory. When someone you know experiences a loss, you hope to provide just a little bit of comfort with the card you make and the condolences you give. Today, I'm sharing one of those cards. Using floral stamps and dies … Continue reading Watercolor Florals with Gold Accents
Fall is finally, sorta, a little bit in the air in my neck of the woods and the September My Monthly Hero kit came at the perfect time. I was so excited for this autumn-themed kit, not only for the fall inspiration but also because it included some of my very favorite things from Hero … Continue reading Autumn Stenciling on Kraft Cardstock with September 2023 My Monthly Hero
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