One of my all-time favorite stamps is the Enchanted Forest Set from Papertrey Ink. I'm not sure when this was released but I've had it for years and every once in a while I pull it out and start stamping. I adore these tree images so much, they're whimsical and elegant at the same time … Continue reading Enchanted Forest Tags and Gift Card Holders
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
I have a few more autumn-inspired cards to share before we dive into all the Christmas goodies that I've already been working on. This shaker card features more products from the Pretty Pink Posh September release, including the Acorn Shaker Die. I paired it with the Layered Woodland stencil, my favorite thing from that release, … Continue reading Autumn Shaker Card
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