Today I have a fun card using the Notes & Totes bundle. The card has a real beachy feel and with school starting soon, I couldn't resist savoring the last few weeks of summer bliss. We made this card at one of Terry's recent classes, but I decided to jazz it up a smidge. Using … Continue reading Colorful Notes and Totes Card
In July in the USA, we celebrate our nation's independence. In honor of Independence Day, I used a patriotic red, white, and blue color palette. It's also Saturday, so this is my simple card. To make the card base, I cut a piece of Blueberry Bushel cardstock to 4¼" x 11" on my Paper Trimmer, … Continue reading Red, White, and Blue Sunrise Sailing Card
While I was working on the Darling Dino card last week, I had cut strips for three different colored cards, some blues, greens, and pinks. I had some extra strips all jumbled together and was struck by how pretty they all looked together. I decided I needed to combine some of these colors to make … Continue reading Sunrise Sailing Ombre Card
It's Saturday so today I have a simple card for you. Following the simple layout makes the card quick and easy. The strips of DSP give the illusion that I used a bigger piece of the patterned paper. This covers more of the background and conserves the paper so we can make more cards. The … Continue reading Pretty Florals Birthday Card
Happy Wednesday! Today I have a fun birthday card for all of those kids (and adults) who have a fancy for dinosaurs. My boys were especially fascinated by these huge prehistoric creatures, as were many of the students that have passed through my classroom doors. Remember the Land Before Time movies? We had the first … Continue reading Pretty Pink Dino Birthday Card
I don't know about you, but when I make a card, I might have an idea in my head before I begin. Marilyn here with my process for designing a card. The card usually has a couple similarities to what I envisioned, but what I come up with is always different. Today's card is one … Continue reading Pretty Monochromatic Card
Today I have a fun and pretty card that uses an arched frame to accentuate the floral images. Though it looks complicated, it really isn't. It is simplified by die cutting and easy coloring. Marilyn here with another card. As an aside, if you haven't had a chance yet to check out the new July … Continue reading Fun Mixed Florals Card
Today I have a fun card that could easily be used for a child or adult. The animals in the stamp set are reminiscent of the Big Eyes style by Margaret Keane where the eyes really stand out. Welcome back for another Simple Saturday post. To make the card base, I cut a piece of … Continue reading Silly Safari Card
Today I have a card that looks refreshing, and with the heat we have been subjected to lately, a refreshing sip sounds pretty good. If you attended Terry's most recent class, you would recognize this card. I tweaked it a little. This card includes a few techniques, ie. heat embossing, masking, and ink blending. For … Continue reading Refreshing Cheers & Sips Card
It's Saturday and I have a simple post. If you love purple, this card is for you! It features the set You Are Remarkable and the Spring Corners dies. It also uses the beautiful Celebratory Sips DSP. This card combines products from different suites, but the result is beautiful. So, let's jump right in! For … Continue reading You Are Remarkable Card
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