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
This card wasn't supposed to happen. I had no plans for this card. But, I just couldn't file away the Hero Arts Mushroom and Fern Fancy Dies quite yet. The fiddleheads get me every time. So, with some scrap cardstock pieces, distress inks, and the Waffle Flower Nesting Domes Dies, this magical shaped card came … Continue reading A Magical Cloche-Shaped Card
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
Hello crafty friends! It's been a while since I've posted. I took a small break to spend some much needed time with my husband, who has been on the road for work while I care for our new(ish) puppy at home. Also, I got to spend time with family I hadn't seen for months, and … Continue reading My Monthly Hero August 2023 with a Pop-Up or Unique Fold Feature!
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