Today I am reviewing the Life-Changing Blending Brushes by Picket Fence Studios! Everyone knows that I love blending inks together to make pretty background using a variety of different inks but let me tell you, this is a show-stopper! I was a little skeptical as I really do believe that practice makes perfect and thatContinue reading “The Life-Changing Blending Tools by Picket Fence”
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Spellbinders Just Add Color Blog Hop
Welcome to the Spellbinders Just Add Color Blog Hop! Let me tell you these stamps are some kind of wonderful – so detailed that it takes the work out of cardmaking for you. They are a lovely focal point with intricate little dots that really only a cling stamp can do. It’s been a whileContinue reading “Spellbinders Just Add Color Blog Hop”
How to Use Expanding Mousse + 4 Card Ideas
Nuvo expanding mousse is the latest craze hitting our cardmaking world these last couple months! If you haven’t tried the embellishment mousse that was previously released by tonic, there are several colours and generally it has a flat but shimmery look to it. It’s a perfect medium to put over stencils! Expanding mousse takes thingsContinue reading “How to Use Expanding Mousse + 4 Card Ideas”
Concord and 9th Release Inspiration + 6 Card Ideas
Today is release day over at Concord and 9th! It’s always a favourite day of the month for me with tons of exciting and inspirational products! The entire release is available here and I have six cards for inspiration on what to do with the new stamps and dies! My first card is a beautifulContinue reading “Concord and 9th Release Inspiration + 6 Card Ideas”
New Decorative Hot Foil Collection Blog Hop for Spellbinders
Welcome to the Spellbinders Decorative Hot Foil Blog Hop! Today I am working with some gorgeous floral patterns and borders to create these simple, elegant cards. I used a combination of gold, silver and rose gold foils matched with some beautiful FSJ cardstock colours (Rock Candy is my favourite!). Using your Glimmer Foil Machine isContinue reading “New Decorative Hot Foil Collection Blog Hop for Spellbinders”
Blending and Layering Dies
Today I created a quick card tutorial which I haven’t done in a while. I masked off an area on my card base to create a very colourful background. I used Worn Lipstick, Abandoned Coral and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide inks to create the blend. For the Birch Press Mini Dahlia Layering Frame, I usedContinue reading “Blending and Layering Dies”
How I Organized My Craftroom using the Konmari Method
The Life-Changing Magic of TidyingUp by Marie Kondo has become trendy again since the new Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo debuted last month. I have to say I’ve been a Marie Kondo fan for some time and have been folding my clothes using her method for nearly one year, but since watching theContinue reading “How I Organized My Craftroom using the Konmari Method”
Experimenting with Mediums: Hedgehog Hollow January Box
Today I am experimenting with three different cards and a variety of mediums for my cardmaking process video today: alcohol inks, pastes, sprays, stamping and tons of tips along the way. I am using the January Hedgehog Hollow Box (limited quantities left!) which includes three stamp sets, chipboard and a stencil to create these cards. Continue reading “Experimenting with Mediums: Hedgehog Hollow January Box”
Rose Gold Mandala Card for Birch Press Designs
Today I am sharing a birthday card process video that features one of my favourite cardstock combinations ever! These neutral colours create an elegant look that is subtle. I began by heat embossing the Mandala background using Rose Gold embossing powder by The Ton. This is one of my favourite powders of all time! IContinue reading “Rose Gold Mandala Card for Birch Press Designs”
Concord & 9th’s Improved Turnabout Stamps New Kit + 10 Card Ideas
Concord and 9th’s Turnabout Toolkit – I seriously have no words and I haven’t been this excited about something in the crafting industry since the Misti Stamping Tool. I’m serious! Honestly, this is going to sell out so quickly so be sure to snatch one up. Today I have a video tutorial showing how toContinue reading “Concord & 9th’s Improved Turnabout Stamps New Kit + 10 Card Ideas”