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
Category: Technique
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
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
Refreshing Cheers & Sips 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
Framed Scenes Birthday Card
Today I thought I would try something new. I've water colored with Stampin' Up! ink pads before, but usually just as a wash. Today I decided to try coloring in an image. I chose the lighthouse image from Framed Scenes stamp set because it has detailed, drawn lines without a lot of shading. Plus, the … Continue reading Framed Scenes Birthday Card
All Zipped Up Birthday Card
Today I'm used the All Zipped Up bundle to create this simple card. Looks are deceiving in that this card was not simple! I played with this set and, through trial and error and using the card on Stampin' Up!'s website as a guide, came up with how to use it. There may be videos … Continue reading All Zipped Up Birthday Card
Impressions Abloom Fun Fold Card
Today I have a fun fold step card using the Impressions Abloom stamp and die bundle. This set is an Online Exclusive, so you may have missed it if you are focused on the offerings in the new catalog. If you don't already have your new catalog, please feel free to stop by the studio … Continue reading Impressions Abloom Fun Fold Card
Textured Notes Collage Card
Today I have a simple collage card using the Textured Notes Stamp Set. This set lends itself to making a collage. I have made collage cards before, but I've cut the collage into strips. Today I'll keep it intact. Marilyn here with a quick and easy thank you card. To make the card base, I … Continue reading Textured Notes Collage Card
