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
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 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
Today's card uses the Trusty Tools stamp set and dies. If you came to the last class, you may have made the Trusty Tools Father's Day card. It used the retired DSP for the tools, and I thought it would be nice to make a card using the stamps and dies instead, since they are … Continue reading Trusty Tools Birthday Card
It feels like time is speeding by and this card taps into speed. As we speed through life, sometimes events around us become a bit of a blur. Let's slow down a minute (or two!) and make this fun card. The Racing By stamp set has a wonderful mix of racing items that I thought … Continue reading Racing By Collage Card
Today I'm featuring the One More Year stamp set. It has several great images and I'll be featuring this set again, with a different focal image. The sentiments in this set are a little sassy. To make the card base, I cut a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock to 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" with my Paper … Continue reading One More Year Fun Fold Card
Use the Brewed for You Bundle to make this birthday card for the man in your life--or swap out the greetings for a great Father’s Day card! This card starts with a 7" x 5.5" piece of Sahara Sand Cardstock as the base of the card. Fold the card unevenly at 4.25." For the inside of the … Continue reading Another Round Card
The Beauty of the Earth DSP used for this card makes it perfect for sending a note during these weeks between summer and fall! This card starts with a 11" x 4.25" piece of Night of Navy Cardstock. Next, I cut a 4" x 4" piece of green, Beauty of the Earth DSP for the … Continue reading Earthy Greeting Card
This Father's Day card features the new Hats Off Bundle! This bundle is great for Father's Day cards, birthday cards, but would also make great cards for your sports fans! Change out the label on the hat and colors of the card to show support for your home team! This card starts with a 8.5" … Continue reading Father’s Day Ballcap Card
