You can use your embossing folders to make great watercolored backgrounds. This card uses the Honeycomb TIEF, but the background mat is not embossed. The folder was simply used for the pattern. I used sponge daubers to apply ink to the inside of the folder, inking the side with more … Continue reading
We have a really fun sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary. I was anxious to fill those blocks on the left with designer paper – what a great opportunity to use several patterns! I chose paper from the All Abloom paper stack. I am trying to … Continue reading
This was another of last month’s club projects. The card itself is a CASE of Darlene McCallum’s card that I saw on Pinterest. You can see her post and another great example of this technique here. The technique is called ghosting. It creates a white shadow around an image. In … Continue reading
We made these adorable little tote bags at my April club meetings They are shown here with a set of four note cards and envelopes, but you could use them for other gifts and favors, too. I used Park Lane designer series paper, and I picked a stamp from “Petal … Continue reading
I’ve got something quick and easy for your Monday. This set of blank cards is really low-fuss, but so bright and cheerful! You could add a sentiment if you wanted to, but I am leaving mine as is to use as note cards. The colors are Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, … Continue reading
This is one of the sentiments from “Bravo”. When sentiments are this large, you do have to plan around them when designing your card. I decided to cut out a portion of the card front to make this more interesting. Here’s a better look… This sentiment is actually stamped on … Continue reading