I had fun playing with Authentique's new Bird Watcher Collection papers and stickers that I pre-ordered from The Funkie Junkie. I started with the layout from TGIF Sketch Challenge. I combined two stickers with some glittery enamel dots and a stamped sentiment from Impress Everyday Word. For the next one I … Read more
I've said it before … one of my favorite things about cardmaking is being able to make designs that are personalized for the recipient. This is a birthday card for someone who loves bow hunting with her Dad. My only experience shooting a bow was in Lifetime Sports Gym class in high school, but have … Read more
Today I tried one of Birgit's techniques using Distress Oxide Ink and Stencils. The first print is made by putting the Carabelle Studios Circle of Stars stencil down on the inked plate and doing the first print. Then there is a second print after picking-up the stencil. I used my first print for … Read more
I do love a good layered sketch, and the one at The Paper Players this week is a keeper. I love the artistic meditative process of playing with patterns and colors of paper. I started with my new Soccer Paper Pad from Authentique. It had a perfect little vintage Soccer image for the … Read more
I found a few sets of 4th of July stickers when I was cleaning out last week, so I decided to make a few cards today. I keep all of my red, white and blue (or ivory, white and blue) paper collections in a 12" container, so I can pull them out this time of … Read more
I used my last sympathy card today … so I had to make some more. Because we all know that when you need a sympathy card is not the time you want to be making one … so I always make sure I have some in my stash. I pulled out several Retro Wood Block … Read more
For this week's Floral Card for Jingle Belles, I combined products from lots of different companies … I also learned that photographing foiled designs is a bit of a challenge. My background was made with Decofoil Transfer Gel, Brutus Monroe Tide Pool Foil & Carabelle Studios Accumulation De Ronds Stencil. My flowers are from the lovely Little Birdie Handmade … Read more
We're creating cards featuring PEACE at Jingle Belles … could be the word Peace, a scene that evokes Peace, or the Peace symbol. I started with a little Peace Flashcard and built my design around it. I layered lots of Authentique papers and combined them with more flashcards, sticker sentiments and rub-on stars and snowflakes. … Read more
I decided for this week's SHAPE-UP Card for Jingle Belles, I wanted to make a To Go Coffee Cup. I sketched my cup on Authentique Nostalgia Paper (I adore those reindeer in scarves with that texty background) and then sketched the lid on the reverse of the same paper. I used a Sharpie to outline … Read more
I've really been trying to consciously use my collection of new products in my studio (sometimes I feel like I'm more of a collector than creator). I'm also trying to kick-up the number of holiday cards I complete each week to make sure I have enough when November approaches (especially mailable ones). This card features … Read more