Today I’m working with the Fashion Monger Dahlia stamp and created this clean and simple card with just a stamp, a few inks and a blending tool! This stamp is a part of a monthly subscription program. I used two Distress Oxide inks to create the banner of colour – Picked Raspberry and Squeezed LemonadeContinue reading “Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
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Altenew Eclectic Vibes Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Let’s start with my favourite card of the bunch – the Pressed Flowers 3D Embossed background! I could simply emboss this on cardstock and be done with it, it’s that pretty! I paired it with a very simple sentiments from the Just a Number Die Set in black and white so the background could stillContinue reading “Altenew Eclectic Vibes Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
Altenew Build-A-Flower: Bearded Iris Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
If you are looking for the most elegant and realistic iris, you are in the right place! This stamp set prominently features a gorgeous bearded iris outline with four additional coloring layers, along with its stems and leaves. You may use the other iris outline as background foliage, or simply add it to floral arrangementsContinue reading “Altenew Build-A-Flower: Bearded Iris Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
My Favourite Ink Pads and Why
I decided to post about this because I get nearly weekly emails asking about inks and this is a great way to simply direct that question to a definite answer. Which inks are my favourite and why? Which inks are the best? Let’s say that inks are like shoes. Some like sneakers, some wear sandalsContinue reading “My Favourite Ink Pads and Why”
Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Cosmos Layering Die Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
For some reason, I just love metal dies. Sure, I realize there are alternatives out there with electronic machines and digital files. However, there is something about running a die manually through a machine and picking out the different types of paper to layer together, that I just love. Putting together 3D dies, for me,Continue reading “Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Cosmos Layering Die Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
Altenew Love & Friendship Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hey Hoppers! Today I am creating with some of the new, fabulous stamps and dies from Altenew to create some amazing creations! Anytime I can get my hands on an alphabet stamp or die set, I’m all on it. I love creating custom sentiments and cards for friends! You can see the two cards IContinue reading “Altenew Love & Friendship Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
Altenew Build-A-Flower: Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Birthday cards are always something I never seem to have enough of in my card stash. I decided to try out a slimline card today. Many people seem to think that creating a slimline card requires extra supplies. However, you definitely don’t need anything fancy to make them. Just a different size card base. ToContinue reading “Altenew Build-A-Flower: Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
New Tool in Town – Penguin Palace September Blog Hop
Welcome to Penguin Palace’s first ever Blog Hop. I’m thrilled to be joining a group of talented artists in featuring Penguin Palace’s latest Fall 2020 Release. The star of this release is not just the cool stamps and dies, but the Stencils 360 tool! I will have a video tutorial up later in the dayContinue reading “New Tool in Town – Penguin Palace September Blog Hop”
Altenew Geometry & Nature Stencils Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Geometric stamps stencils are my absolute favourite because there is so much you can do with them. They are super versatile and fit nearly every occasion – just switch up the colours and you have a completely different card every time! I also love creating these as backgrounds to have in my stash for whenContinue reading “Altenew Geometry & Nature Stencils Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
What to Consider When Buying Inks + Free Download
Buying ink pads can be a stressful and expensive experience. You want to make sure you pick the best ink pad that is great quality, works well, and isn’t splotchy when dry. There are many things to take into consideration when you’re buying ink pads, and I’m here to help! 1. Full Size or MiniContinue reading “What to Consider When Buying Inks + Free Download”