Hi everyone! For this card I used my stash, and turned non-Christmas supplies into a Christmas card. I love how I was able to transform these items! The flowers from the Box Card Bouquet die-namics look a bit like poinsettias, don't you think? Over at Cloud9 Crafts we have a hot foil challenge this month.… Continue reading Christmas Card with Non-Christmas Supplies
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Easy Christmas Watercolor Background feat. Holiday Birds – Rachelle Anne Miller
Hi everyone! With the Holiday Birds from the Christmastime release of Rachelle Anne Miller, I created this mini slimline card. These birds are so cute and funny, they make me smile. When I saw the birds, I imagined them being surrounded by pine needles. As it has been a while since I used my watercolors,… Continue reading Easy Christmas Watercolor Background feat. Holiday Birds – Rachelle Anne Miller
Foiled Christmas Card – Mama Elephant
Hi everyone! Last week I showed several foiling techniques you can do with/without a laminator. In the card of today I wanted to showcase two of the techniques. It is a very bold Christmas card, with lots of foil! I also received the new Distress Oxide Villainous Potion, so I also included that in the… Continue reading Foiled Christmas Card – Mama Elephant
One Background – Two Cards
Hi everyone! Little over a week ago I shared a card with rainbow leaves. Guess what? This is the background I die cut the leaves from. So it really was a 2 for 1 background. I felt it was so beautiful, I didn't want to let it go to waste. The beautiful leaves featured in… Continue reading One Background – Two Cards
5 Ways to Foil with and without a Laminator
Hi everyone! Today I have a technique video for you, showing several ways to foil with and without a laminator. This is the perfect way to dip your toes into foiling, without having to use a hot foil machine. In the video on YouTube I will show you 2 ways of foiling without a laminator,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Foil with and without a Laminator
CAS Christmas Card – The Greeting Farm
Hi everyone! Today's card with Porch Christmas from The Greeting Farm is a simple one. Once you've created the design, and printed it out, it is quick to color. If you want, you can also step it up by adding a few embellishments, which I did. So if you're looking for a Christmas card design… Continue reading CAS Christmas Card – The Greeting Farm
Christmas Tag feat. Sweet Reindeer – Rachelle Anne Miller
Hi everyone! We have a lovely new release from Rachelle Anne Miller, called Christmastime. Of these new digital stamps, the Sweet Reindeer is my absolute favorite! I decided to keep the tag quite clean and simple, so the focus stays on the reindeer cuteness. The release day of these new digis is Thursday November 18th.… Continue reading Christmas Tag feat. Sweet Reindeer – Rachelle Anne Miller
Santa’s Sleigh – The Greeting Farm
Hi everyone! Today I want to show the versatility of the new Porch Christmas set from The Greeting Farm. As you can see, you can also use individual elements to create something completely different than a porch. For this card I went for a clean and simple looking Christmas card featuring Santa and his sleigh.… Continue reading Santa’s Sleigh – The Greeting Farm
Rainbow Ink Blending with Only 3 Distress Oxides
Hi everyone! Sometimes I like to get out of my comfort zone. For me that means, no coloring! So today's card is with die cuts and ink blending only. As I did want to create a happy and colorful card, I went with rainbow colors for the In-Focus Florals from My Favorite Things. This card… Continue reading Rainbow Ink Blending with Only 3 Distress Oxides
Soft Clean and Simple Friendship Card – Hello Bluebird
Hi everyone! Earlier I colored the girl and bunny from the Picked for You stamp set from Hello Bluebird. Today I turned these two into a soft CAS card. I love this sweet scene and the pastel colors in it. By using the watercolor wash stencil from MFT, I could easily create a soft background… Continue reading Soft Clean and Simple Friendship Card – Hello Bluebird
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