Cards

Elegant gift card set

March 12, 2012

Hi there! Today I wanted to share this set of 10 cards and matching envelopes that I made for a friend.   Card supplies: Hero Arts CL477 Delicate Leaf Clusters, Sizzix / Stampin’ Up Textured Impressions 119277 “Elegant Lines” embossing folder, Tsukineko VersaMagic Oasis Green pigment ink, and Ranger Polysparkle embossing powder and Heat It [...]

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Another collaged background using stamps

March 2, 2012

Hi there! Today I’d like to share a cheerful card that makes me dream of spring! The background is made from blue cardstock. I stamped Hero Arts CG119 Flourish Background using Broken China Distress Ink. Then I stamped the “wishing you lots of everything wonderful” sentiment from Hero Arts CL417 Huge Hugs using Peeled Paint [...]

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Use alcohol inks on vellumn for unique look

February 29, 2012

Hello! Today I’d like to share a thinking of you card that I made for a friend. By combining alcohol inks with vellum and heat embossing, you can create a unique, one-of-a-kind, artistic background. The background for this card is made by using alcohol inks on vellum. I applied multiple colors of Ranger alcohol inks, [...]

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Use a die cut as a mask

February 27, 2012

Hi there! Today I’d like to share a cheerful, spring card with you. I don’t often use yellow, but I wanted to try a new color scheme for me. The card based is made from yellow cardstock. I stamped Hero Arts S5101 Raindrop Background using VersaMark watermark ink and then heat embossed it with clear [...]

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Make your own background collage using stamps

February 24, 2012

Hi there! Today I’d like to share a warm wishes card that I made for a friend. I made the background for this card by combining several stamps for a collage look. The focal piece is made from watercolor paper. First, I applied Broken China and Shabby Shutters Distress Inks using a blending tool and [...]

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Embossed flourishes grace a friendship card

February 22, 2012

Hello! Today I’m just sharing a quick card I made for a friend. The background is made from green cardstock. I stamped Hero Arts CG119 Flourish Background on top, using VersaFine Vintage Sepia pigment ink. When the ink was dry, I added highlights using a cream colored pencil. The panel at the bottom is made [...]

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3 steps to variety using background stamps

February 20, 2012

Hi there! I love background stamps! So, today I’d like to share how to get more variety from a background stamp – one that will cover an entire card – by stamping it tone-on-tone twice. Step 1: Stamp tone-on-tone twice To start this card, I selected a background stamp from Impression Obsession called CC018 Cover-a-Card [...]

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4 steps to a shabby chic botanical card

February 17, 2012

Hello! Today I’d like to share how to make a pretty, shabby chic, botanical card. Step 1: Cover glossy paper with alcohol inks To make this card, I started by applying Citrus, Lemonade, Pool, and Pesto alcohol inks to a blending tool with felt. Then I pounced the blending tool onto Ranger Gloss Paper using [...]

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4 steps to a mixed media floral card

February 15, 2012

Hi there! Hope you had a fabulous Valentine’s Day! Today I’d like to share how to make a mixed media floral card in just 4 steps. And sending happy thoughts your way, too! Step 1: Apply Distress Ink to craft sheet The focal image for this card was created using a manila shipping tag – [...]

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3 steps for a speedy Valentine’s card

February 13, 2012

Hello! Today I’d like to share how to make a speedy Valentine’s Day card, in case you’re running behind! Step 1: Select patterned papers For this card, I selected three different patterned papers from Basic Grey’s Sugar Rush 6″x6″ paper pad. By selecting papers from a paper pad, the papers are sure to coordinate and [...]

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