This month’s Stamp of the Month—Year-Round Cheer–is the perfect addition to any stamper’s tool chest! It’s perfect for calendars, scrapbook page accents and even cards! Here’s a fun snowman card I created using it: Not only is the stamp image I used fun, but I love the look of using CTMH’s *NEW* Treat Cups as the snowman’s … Read more Year-Round Cheer Snowman Card
It’s time to start planning and creating your holiday cards (if you haven’t already!) I thought I’d share some great holiday card ideas over the next couple of weeks. Here’s a very pretty holiday card made by Kandi G. Love all the sparkle she incorporated in the card with the Bitty Sparkles and the Boutique … Read more Swap: Merry & Bright Holiday Card
A beautiful fall card made by Melanie M. Supplies used: C1504 Fall Harvest Stamp Set C1463 Harvest Happiness Stamp Set X7161B Moonlight Paper Collection Z891 Versamark Stamp Pad Z2173 Slate Stamp Pad Z2123 Goldrush Stamp Pad Z2147 Smokey Plum Stamp Pad Z280 Natural Hemp Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection
Supplies used: G1040 Workshops on the Go Spellbound Cricut Kit Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z891 Versamark Ink Pad Z670 Black Embossing Powder Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel Z1335 Licorice Opaque Adhesive Gems Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon Wishing you a “spooktacular” Halloween!
Here’s a sparkly Christmas card made using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Very Merry Christmas! This is one of the projects my Stamp Club is making this month. It uses 2 of our *NEW* ribbons–the Slate Satin Polka-Dot and the Silver Shimmer Trim (LOVE this stuff with it’s adhesive backing!!)
Thinking of making handmade Halloween cards this year? How about something quick & easy as well as stinkin’ cute!? It’s as easy as cutting out a jack-o-lantern face from CTMH‘s *NEW* Cricut Artiste cartridge! I just took a piece of textured Autumn Terracotta CS (now retired), sanded it a bit to expose that texture and … Read more Simple Pumpkins with CTMH’s Cricut Artiste
Today’s card was designed by Erin D. I love how she incorporated the technique of using Cricut hearts folded to make a flower (step-by-step instructions found in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book on page 49.) So easy and so pretty! It also features the Pemberley Paper Collection as well as the Casual Expressions Stamp Set.
This week’s episode of Clearly the Best “Terrific Two-Tone” features base & shade stamping for a terrific two-tone look. Check it out…
Ready for the 3rd episode of Clearly the Best: Stamping With Close To My Heart? Here it is. Spanning the Space features tips and tricks for stamping across multiple surfaces. Enjoy!
Here’s a card I made with this month’s Stamp of the Month—Fall Favorites. It’s such a darling set and all the gals in my Stamp Club enjoyed using our *NEW* Alcohol-Based Markers to color in the scarecrow image.
How would you like a regular dose of inspiration? Perhaps a monthly step-by-step tutorial on how to create a project? Or maybe even learn a new technique? These are a couple of the wonderful benefits you receive when you are a part of my mailing list. If you aren’t already subscribed, it’s simple to do! … Read more Want Inspiration?
I’ve shared with you that September is National Stamping Month, but did you know that it’s also National Piano Month? I didn’t until recently. Not entirely surprising since I don’t know how to play the piano so I don’t have a close connection with it. I thought this card from Joy was so beautiful and … Read more Sweet Music for National Piano Month
Today’s swap card is created from the Workshop on the Go Avonlea Cardmaking Kit by DeAnn B. I love the incorporation of Smokey Plum into this Collection. It really makes it pop! The kit gives you the ability to create 15 cards (5 each of 3 card designs.) Just add ink pads and acrylic blocks … Read more Swap: Avonlea Card
Need a little inspiration? We all do, right?! Watch this short 3-minute video to see why you should get a copy of our *NEW* how-to publication Make It from Your Heart. You’ll love this super affordable publication which is filled with two-page and single page scrapbook patterns, a dozen new card patterns and gorgeous full-color … Read more Patterns from the Heart
The *NEW* Autumn/Winter Stamp Set Swap I participated in for the first time has arrived…a nice big box of fabulous cards designed with brand new stamps to inspire us all! First up…Paisley Flair by Jennifer P. It also features the Casual Expressions Stamp Set, too. And I just LOVE the Silver Shimmer Trim. That was … Read more New Stamp Set Swap: Paisley Flair