Wide Washi Tape Custom Shaker Cards

Today I’m exploring Number 10 cards (4″ x 9.25″) and how to create custom cards for birthdays with Wide Washi tape from Altenew. I love shaker cards and I’ve been making tons of these lately. I decided to use my favourite washi tapes: Teal Shadow, Painted Fantasy, Glitter Flurries, Monochrome and Misty Meadows. A NoteContinue reading “Wide Washi Tape Custom Shaker Cards”

Spellbinders + FSJ Hello Summer June 24th Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the Spellbinders blog hop! Today is such a fun day full of inspirational projects using the Hello Summer products! This weekend I was featured in the video tutorials about these kits and today I’m in the blog hop so I know that you will find many projects to inspire you.Continue reading “Spellbinders + FSJ Hello Summer June 24th Blog Hop”

Multiple Textures & Halloween Spellbinders Inspiration

Today I am working with many different textures to add interest to cards. I hope that even if you aren’t a Halloween fan, you’ll find some useful ideas and textures to try out. This month, I’m working with Spellbinders and their Small and Large Die of the Month Club. I think these are an incredibleContinue reading “Multiple Textures & Halloween Spellbinders Inspiration”

Fun Summer Cards With Beginner to Advanced Techniques

Today I’m on the MFT YouTube channel with these fun, summer-themed cards! You can check out the video tutorial here. I created four different cards using the Sunshine Shaker Die and Full of Sunshine Stamp using different techniques. I tried to keep the colour palette similar in order to make things easier.  VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE WhenContinue reading “Fun Summer Cards With Beginner to Advanced Techniques”

Five Days of Foiling Day 3: Clear Toner Sheets with Laurel Beard

Foiling Clear Toner Sheets for your shaker cards or to step up your backgrounds is so quick and easy. Thermoweb’s pre-printed designs are so fun and whimsical and I love creating with them. Don’t forget that the Five Days of Foiling is a collaborative event with the great Laurel Beard, you can see here. ShakerContinue reading “Five Days of Foiling Day 3: Clear Toner Sheets with Laurel Beard”

7 Cards 1 Stamp: Concord and 9th’s Wonderful Florals

Seven cardmaking ideas using the Wonderful Florals Stamp Set by Concord & 9th shows off the versatility of this stamp using a variety of mediums: coloured pencils, embossing, copic markers and watercolour. Last month I began making one video per month that features cards that start with beginner techniques all the way to advanced cardsContinue reading “7 Cards 1 Stamp: Concord and 9th’s Wonderful Florals”

Shaker Card Tutorial for Altenew’s January 2018 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Crafters, Today I am creating a shaker card and I am thrilled to be a part of the Altenew January 2018 Release Blog Hop that features stand alone dies. I had the chance to play along with the Create a Wreath die, the Thinking of You die and the Spring Shower Cover Plate dieContinue reading “Shaker Card Tutorial for Altenew’s January 2018 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”

Pretty Pink Posh New Release Blog Hop!

Hi Crafters, today I am celebrating with Pretty Pink Posh’s new release and we are having a blog hop celebration. Be sure to comment on the various blogs for a chance to win one of FOUR $25 gift certificates. I created two fun shaker cards that are both thanksgiving/fall themed. To build the frame, IContinue reading “Pretty Pink Posh New Release Blog Hop!”

So Suzy Stamps June Stamp of the Month

Hi Crafters, today I am designing for the So Suzy Stamp of the Month Club. Each month I get a stamp in the mail that is “coastal themed” (beach, nautical) and the program includes a great mixture of sentiments and images. Not to mention that there are many other stamps in So Suzy’s normal line thatContinue reading “So Suzy Stamps June Stamp of the Month”

AAA Card Challenge #58: Sequins

Hi Crafters, Today I am designing for the AAA Card Challenge Game #58: Sequins. I created this clean and simple shaker card that is perfect for Valentine’s Day! I hope you will play and join in! I love combining various beads and sequins when making a shaker card. This shaker card is actually see-through, whichContinue reading “AAA Card Challenge #58: Sequins”