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
Category: Simple Saturdays
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 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
Silly Safari 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
You Are Remarkable 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
Trusty Tools 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
Blooming Phrases Birthday Card
It's Saturday and I have a simple card for you today. One stamp set and one die set plus a few ink colors and you're set! To make the card base, I cut a piece of Balmy Blue cardstock to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" on my Paper Trimmer, scored and folded at 4-1/4", and burnished with … Continue reading Blooming Phrases Birthday Card
Florals in Bloom Birthday Card
It's Saturday and I have another simple card. This colorful card features the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper. To create the card base, I cut a piece of Pretty in Pink cardstock to 8*1/2" x 5-1/2" on my Paper Trimmer, scored and folded at 4-1/4", and burnished with my Bone Folder. I cut a … Continue reading Florals in Bloom Birthday Card
Simple Impressions Abloom Card
Happy Saturday! Today I have a simple card, (and I hope Dot agrees!) that uses the Impressions Abloom bundle that I used earlier this month, but I used a different flower from the set. This set has three different flowers to mix and match. I toyed with the colors a little bit and I'll post … Continue reading Simple Impressions Abloom Card
Cheers and Sips Card
It's Simple Saturday and I have a card that celebrates the beginning of summer! Of course, summer doesn't officially start for a few weeks, but we can start the celebration early! This card reminds me of family get togethers and barbecuing and all the wonderful memories that summer can make. But enough of the nostalgia, … Continue reading Cheers and Sips Card
