It's Saturday so I have another simple card! This card uses the Celebratory Sips DSP, which is part of the current Stampin' Up! In Color promotion. Since it uses Cloud Cover, it's 15% off through the end of August. I also want to mention that the stamp set that I used is on the Last … Continue reading Celebratory Sips Card
Category: Card Tutorials
Scenic Adventure Card
Today's card features the Scenic Adventure bundle. I've had it a couple of weeks and couldn't wait to use it. It takes some playing with to get the scene you want to build. I combined it with the Sunrise Sailing bundle. I thought it would be so pleasant to sail on the water, so I … Continue reading Scenic Adventure Card
Sympathy Card Featuring Damask Embossing Folder
It seems I have needed an increasing number of sympathy cards recently. So, I came up with this simple, yet elegant, card. I have used all of the supplies needed for this card previously, with the exception of the Damask Embossing Folder. Do you have all the new In Colors? If not, beginning Tuesday, August … Continue reading Sympathy Card Featuring Damask Embossing Folder
Colorful Notes and Totes Card
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
Red, White, and Blue Sunrise Sailing 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
Sunrise Sailing Ombre 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
Pretty Florals Birthday 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
Pretty Pink Dino 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
Pretty Monochromatic 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
Fun Mixed Florals 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
